Drukpath Trek (10 Nights 11 Days)
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Offered by Journey DMC Bhutan
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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The Druk Path Trek is a moderate six-day trek program. This trek offers beautiful views as you cross the chain of mountains separating Paro and Thimphu valleys. This route is also famous for its spectacular rhododendron bushes and wonderful high-altitude lakes. You will come across a few temples and a dzong on the way. A majestic view of the Himalayas is also seen in the clear weather of the late autumn and winter seasons. You can also go for a short day’s excursion to the Punakha Valley to visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong.
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Days Activities Accommodation Meals DAY 01 Arrive, Paro, Hotel [-/L/D] DAY 02 Paro Hotel [B/L/D] DAY 03 paro – jele dzong (5 hrs) Hotel [B/L/D] DAY 04 jele dzong – jangchulakha (4hrs) Hotel [B/L/D] DAY 05 jangchulakha – jimilangtsho (4hrs) Hotel [B/L/D] DAY 06 jimilangtsho – simkota (4hrs) Hotel [B/L/D] DAY 07 simkota – phajoding (4hrs) Hotel [B/L/D] DAY 08 shading – Thimphu (3hrs) Hotel [B/L/D] DAY 09 Day excursion to Punakha Hotel [B/L/D] DAY 10 Thimphu – Paro Hotel [B/L/D] DAY 11 Depart Paro [B/L/-]
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Paro — On arrival at Paro, you will be received by our travel representative and transferred to a hotel in Paro.
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Day 2: Paro Sightseeing — Drukgyel Dzong: Begin your day by visiting Drukgyel Dzong, a historic fortress constructed in 1646 to commemorate a significant victory over Tibetan invaders. Despite being mostly destroyed by a fire in 1951, the towering walls of the dzong still stand as an impressive sight. On clear days, you can even enjoy views of Mt. Jhomolhari from the dzong's ruins. Additionally, you can explore typical village houses near the dzong.
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Day 3: Hike to Taktsang ( Paro) — This is the acclimatization day for you and begins an early morning hike to the Takshang monastery. In this exercise, you will be gaining roughly around 800 meters in less than three hours. Lunch will be served in the cafeteria below the monastery. Evening at leisure.
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Day 4: Paro - Jeledzong — Today is a short trekking day. The journey starts with a short climb up to Jele Dzong. The trek trail ascends gradually up to the campsite and in clear weather, you can have a good view of Paro Valley. Jele-la pass (3,400m) and Jele Dzong in ruins lies above the camp. There is also a monastery with a statue of Buddha Sakyamuni in it. It takes about 3 hours to reach the campsite.
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Day 5: Jeledzong - Jangchu Lhakhang — The trail ascends a slightly sharp uphill for one and a half hours and then the gradual path upwards. The trail will pass through the thick alpine forests and rhododendrons. On a fine day, you will have a clear view of Jhomolhari and other snow-capped peaks.
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Day 6: Jangchu Lhakhang – Jimilangtso — The trail follows the ridge and on a clear day, the views of the mountains and valley are breathtaking. You can witness a great view of Mount Jichu Drake (6,989m). Our camp is near to the Jimilangtsho lakes.
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Day 7: Jimilangtso –Simkota — The route takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees and goes by the lake of Janetsho. Today you may come across some yak herders’ camps and get an idea of their lifestyle up in the mountains as nomads.
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Day 8: Simkota-Phajoding — Today begins with a gradual climb and if the weather permits, you will witness the majestic views of Mt. Gangkar Puensum and other peaks. The trail slowly takes us through juniper trees to a campsite at Phajoding.
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Day 9: Phajoding – Thimphu — The trek to Thimphu is all the way downhill passing through the forested area of mostly blue pine. At a leisurely pace, you can reach Thimphu in about 3 hours. In the afternoon do the sightseeing at the following places of interest based on the available time in hand:
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Day 10: Thimphu – Punakha-Wangdue -Thimphu — The journey starts with a scenic drive from Thimphu. You'll cross the Dochu-la Pass (altitude: 3,088 meters), which offers breathtaking mountain views.
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Day 11: Thimphu – Paro — Our travel guide will see you off at the Paro Airport for your onward flight.
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Kathmandu
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