Druk Path Trekking

After your landing at the Paro Airport, our representative will pick you up and help you transfer to your hotel. Since we will likely have some free time, a good idea is to visit the 17^th century fortress known as Rinpung Dzong. Although it now serves the purpose of an administrative office rather than a fortress now, it is still a fascinating experience to explore this place.

Accomodation: Hotel

Meals: D

Our trek starts today with a fairly easy 3 hour hike up to one of the best known places in Bhutan, the Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Locally known as Paro Taktsang or Taktsang Gompa, this is a sacred site perched on a Cliffside in the upper Paro valley. It is also possible to drive up to the start of the hiking trail, with which the trekking time is reduced to only 1.5 hours. This century’s old monastery has important ties with Guru Padmasambhava, who is believed to have meditated here for three months in 8^th century. After exploring this monastery/temple complex, we will hike downhill to a viewpoint for lunch. Finally, we will visit Kichu Lhakhang before heading back to our hotel.

Accomodation: Hotel

Meals: B L D

Our trek continues today as we climb through the forested trails and ascend the hillside up to Jele Dzong (3,500m). Due to its ideal location on the ridge right above the valley, the view of all the surrounding area is absolutely stunning. There is also the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha nearby which you can pay visit to if you wish. After a brief stop for lunch here, we will resume our trek through the rhododendron forests to the viewpoint with breathtaking views of Jumolhari as well as the Black Mountains.

Accomodation: Hotel

Meals: B L D

As usual, our trek begins after breakfast. The trail from Jangchulakha leads you through a series of ascends and descents and eventually past the valley towards Thimpu. On the trail, you can also enjoy a stunning view of Jichu Drake (6,989m), the protective deity of Paro. In the afternoon, we will reach the glacial lake of Jimgelang Tsho. Our campsite will be nearby as well. You will likely come across herds of yaks around this area.

Accomodation: Camp

Meals: B L D

Today will be one of the hardest but also an enjoyable day of the trek. This is because we will make the journey up to the over 4,000 meters at Simkota (4,100m). The path is laden with patches of rhododendron bushes and forests. Our first stop will be at the Janathso Lake, where we can have our lunch. After wards, we will resume our journey and keep ascending up to the final lake located at Simkota. Once again, we will be spending the night at our campsite.

Accomodation: Camp

Meals: B L D

The trek starts with the climb up to the highest point of the trek at the Phume La High Pass (4,210). The pass crossing is certainly an exhilarating experience on its own, especially for adventure lovers. But the view of Mt. Gangkar Puensum (7,570m), the highest peak in Bhutan, only serves to make everything better. After crossing the high pass, the rest of the trek is mostly descending, all the way to Thimpu. At Thimpu, we will have at least a few hours of free time. During this time, we can visit some interesting locations around Thimpu such as the King’s Memorial Chorten, Trashichhoe Dzong and others.

Accomodation: Camp

Meals: B L D

You can sleep in all morning to recover from the exhaustion of the tough treks of the past few days. During the leisure period, visiting places like the National Library, the Textile Museum or the nearby Institute of Zorig Chusum are all good ideas.

Punakha, which was the capital of Bhutan until 1955, will be our destination for today. This town in the Bhutanese Himalayas is located at around 1,300 meters altitude and 3 hours’ drive from the current capital, Thimpu. En route, we will also drive past the Dochula pass which offers some stunning views of mountain peaks in Bhutan. On a clear day, you can witness views of peaks including Masagang (7,158m), Kangphugang (7,170m), Zongphugang (7,060m) and Gangkar Puensum (7,570m). We will also visit the Pungthang Dewachen Gi Phodrang, better known as Punakha Dzong or Palace of Great Happiness, is one of the well-known and most amazing palaces in Bhutan. After our exploration is over, we will head to our hotel for overnight stay.

Accomodation: Camp

Meals: B L D

After some energizing breakfast at the hotel, we will go for an hour long morning hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten. The stunning paintings and finely crafted statues attract countless fascinated visitors every day. Afterwards, we will go for the 3-4 hour long drive back to Paro. As we will pass through Thimpu, we can spend some time there since we are free for the afternoon.

Accomodation: Hotel

Meals: B L D

Finally, we have reached the end of our Druk Path Trekking. You will likely have some free time to spend as you please today. Our representative will help you reach the Paro airport a few hours before flight time.

Accomodation:

Meals: B