2008 Availability Dates: March - June, September - December. Druk Path Trek, starts at Paro and ends at Thimphu. 6 trek days with an extra 4 days and reaches a maximum altitude of 4210 m, rated moderate.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival Paro by Druk Air. Fly into Paro. If you are flying in from Kathmandu or Delhi, the flight over the Himalayas is one of the most spectacular experiences one will ever experience. You will fly past Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga and the entire Himalayan range visible on the left side. On landing at Paro you will be met by our representative. After Customs and Immigrations formalities, you will be escorted to the hotel. Over night at hotel.
Day 2: Paro Sightseeing. After breakfast drive through the valley straight north to see the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, a victory fortress of the 17th century against the Tibetan army intruders. On the way back stop at the Takshang (tiger's nest) view point, visit a farm house. After lunch visit Ta-Dzong (National Museum) which is considered to be the one of the best natural and historical museum and walk down hill for a view of Paro Dzong with its traditional cantilever bridge over the Pa-chu (Paro River). Evening at leisure in the local market and town. Overnight hotel.
Day 3: Paro - Jele Dzong. Start of Trek: distance 10km and walking time 4-5 hours. Starting at Dopshare (2300m) and camp at Jele Dzong (3450m). The trek trail is rather gradual climb till the camp and if the weather is clear the Paro valley can be seen with the Mt. Jumolhari(7314m) and snowcapped mountains behind the valley.
Day 4: Jele Dzong - Jangchulakha. Trekking: distance 10km and walking time 3-4 hrs. Starting at Jele Dzong (3450m) and camp at Jangulakha (3780m). The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and rhododendrons trees and most of the walking is up and down on a ridge. Mt. Jumolhari is also visible today. You may see Yak herders around your camp site.
Day 5: Jangchulakha - Jimilangtso. Trekking: distance 11km and walking time 4-5 hrs. Starting at Jangchulakha (3780m) and camp at Jimilangtsho (3880m). The trail follows the ridge and on clear day the views of the mountains and valley are beautiful, in particular the Jichu Drake (6989m) Camp is close to lake of Jimilangtso. These lakes are known for their giant sized trout's.
Day 6: Jimilangtso - Simkota. Trekking: Distance 11km and walking time 4-5 hrs. Starting at Jimilangtsho (3880m) and camp at Simkota (4040m). The trail takes you through dwarf Rhododendrons trees and then you pass by the lake of Janye Tsho. Today you may come across some Yak herders camp and you can really have a look as to how these people live. Camp is close to Simkota lake.
Day 7: Simkota - Phajoding. Trekking: distance 10km and walking time 3-4 hrs. Starting at Simkota (4040m) and camp at Phajoding (3870m). You begin with a gradual climb up to Phume la (4210m) the highest elevation for this trek. If the weather permits you will have beautiful views of Mt. Gangkhar Punsum (7541m) the highest mountain in Bhutan and other Himalayan peaks. Below, you can see the entire Thimphu valley.
Day 8: Phojoding - Thimphu. End of Trek: Distance 4-5km and walking time 3 hrs. Starting at Phajoding (3870m) and end of trek at Thimphu (2300m). The trek to Thimphu is all the way down hill through a forested area of mostly Blue pine. By taking leisurely pace you can reach Thimphu in about 3 hours for a nice hot shower and lunch. evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9: Thimphu Sightseeing. A full day of Sightseeing of Thimphu valley with a visit to Handicraft emporium, Zilukha Nunnery, National Library, Painting School and Dechen Phodrang Monastic School. After lunch visit Memorial Chorten which was built in the memory of the late King and if time permits visit Simtokha Dzong - the first Dzong built in Bhutan by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1629. If this day falls on a Saturday or Sunday a visit to the Weekend Market is a must. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10: Thimphu - Paro. Morning at leisure or Souvenir Shopping. After lunch drive to Paro. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Departure.
Extra days: the minimum number of days needed for sightseeings, acclimatising and to drive to the starting place of the trek and pick up at the end of the trek.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation
- Food
- Transport
- Guide fees.
Note: A request for a single room supplement is also entertained at an additional cost.
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