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Druk Path trek
Day 1 Arrive Paro
On arrival at Paro Airport, you will be received by the
representative agency of Eco-friendly Treks & Expedition Pvt.
Ltd. Overnight halt in Paro.
Day 2 Paro Sightseeing
Full day of sight seeing in Paro. Visit Ta Dzong (National
Museum), Drugyel Dzong, Rimpung Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang.
Overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 3 Paro – Jele Dzong (8km 3 hours)
The day starts with a short climb to Jele Dzong. This trek
has a gradual uphill route till the campsite. If the weather is
clear the Paro valley can be seen. Above the camp is Jele La
(4300m). Overnight in camp.
Day 4 Jele Dzong – Jangchulakha (11km 4 hours)
A gradual ascends for an hour and a half through thick
alpine and rhododendron forests. You may see yak headers around
your campsite. If the weather is clear you can see the view of
Mt. Jhomolhari. Overnight at camp.
Day 5 Jangchulakha – Jimilangtsho (11km 4 hours)
The trail follows on the ridge of the mountains and on the
clear day, you can see the picturesque view of the mountains and
valleys. Camp is close to the Lake of Jimilangtsho. You can also
see Mt. Jachu Drake (6989m), which represents the protective
deity of Paro. Overnight at camp.
Day 6 Jimilangtsho – Simkota (11km, 4 hours)
Today’s four-hour trek will take you through rhododendron
trees and will pass by the lake of Jenatsho. You could come
across yak header’s camps. Overnight at camp.
Day 7 Simkota –Phajoding (10 km, 3-4 hours)
The day starts with a gradual climb and if the weather is
clear, you will enjoy the view of the Mt. Gangkar Phuensum and
other peaks. The trail slowly descends through Juniper trees.
Overnight at camp.
Day 8 Phajoding – Thimphu
Today’s whole trek to Thimphu is downhill through the Blue
pine forest. You can spent the second half of the afternoon
resting or take a leisure walk in the town. Overnight at hotel
in Thimphu.
Day 9 A Day Excursion to Punakha/Wangduephodrang
A drive to Punakha will take you through Dochula pass at an
altitude of 3100m and drop down slowly at an altitude of about
1500. From the pass one can have the views of the beautiful
mountain ranges. Lunch will be at Punakha by the side of the
river with the view of the Punakha Dzong not far away. The dzong
was built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Then drive to
Wangduephodrang to visit the Wangdue Dzong, built in 1638 by the
Shabdrung. Lunch at hotel in Wangduephodrang. In the evening
drive back to Thimphu. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.
Day 10 Thimphu – Paro
You will spent the whole day sight seeing in Thimphu
visiting, National Institute of Traditional Medicine, The
Institute of Zorig Chusum (thirteen traditional arts and
crafts), National Library, Memorial Chorten, Changangkha
Lhakhang, Nunnery and the handicrafts. In the evening drive to
Paro. Overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 11 Paro Depart
Drive to Paro Airport for the flight to another destination.
The representatives of the company will see you off.
TASHI DELEK !!!
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