Druk Path Trek -11 Days - JJ - April-June September-December


Cultural Highlights of Bhutan, combined with a stunning 5-day trek One of the finest short treks in Bhutan, the Druk Path leads from Paro to Thimphu, following the traditional high route between these towns. After an exploration of the Paro Valley, our first day's walk takes us up to the ruined Jeli Dzong which sits on ahigh ridge and commands breath-taking views across to Chomolhari. During the next 4 days of super breaking, we climb above the tree-line and cross several passes, including the Phume La (4210m.). En route, we make camp beside clear mountain lakes, visit a number of yak herders encampments and have splendid views of the peaks on the Bhutan/Tibet border, including Jitchu Drake and Gangkar Puensum. Arriving at Thimphu, we have a full program of sightseeing, at the impressive Tashichoedzong, the traditional summer capital of Bhutan and at the colourful Sunday Market. An excursion to the important dzongs at Punakha and Wangdi completes this unbeatable 2-week taste of Bhutan.

Parts of this trek are following the old route between Paro and Thimphu, crossing the chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. The route is sparsely inhabited (by nomadic yak herders) but there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish and the area is known for spectacular rhododendron forests which bloom in April & May. In the clear weather of late autumn and winter, great views of the Himalayas are seen as the most part of this trek is along the ridge.
 

Day
01 Arrive -Paro
02 Paro -Sightseeing
03 Paro -Jeledzong
04 Jeledzong -Jangchulakha
05 Jangchulakha -Jimilangtsho
06 Jimilangtsho -Simkhota
07 Simkhota -Phajoding
08 Phajoding -Thimphu
09 Thimphu -Sightseeing
10 Thimphu -Punakha-Thimphu
11 Thimphu -Paro Airport


01 ARRIVE PARO (DRUK AIR)

You will be received by our representative
 

02 PARO SIGHTSEEING

Visit Drugyel Dzong, National Museum, typical farmhouse
 

03 PARO

A day trip to Taktsang Gompa (PARO)
 

04 PARO- JELE DZONG

Short trekking day. Alt. 3350m distance : 10 kms. Time: 3/4 hours.
 

05 JELE DZONG- JANGCHU LAKHANG

Trek through a thick alpine forest and rhododendron trees. Alt. 3700m distance: 12 kms. Time: 4/5 hours.
 

06 JANGCHU LAKHANG – JIMILANGTSO

Trail following a ridge and on a clear day the views of the mountains and valley are beautiful. Camp is close to lake of Jimilangtso. Alt. 3800m. distance: 16kms Time : 6/7 hours.
 

07 JIMILANGTSO – PHAJODING

A beautiful view of mount Gangkar Punsum, the highest mountain in Bhutan. Alt. 3250m distance 21kms time 7/8 hours.
 

08 PHAJODING – THIMPHU

Trek is all the way down hill through a forested area of mostly blue pines.
 

09 THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING

Tour around the city, Memorial chorten, National Library, Duthop lhakhang (nunnery school), Tashichodzong, Handicraft Emporium and Mask and folk dances.
 

10 THIMPHU – PUNAKHA/WANGDI & BACK

Visit Punakha and Wangdi Valley

11 THIMPHU – PARO

Early morning drive to Paro for onward flight.