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Druk Path Trek


This ten-day tour with a short 5 days Druk Path trek in Bhtuan goes from Paro valley to Thimphu (or vice versa), crossing a chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. Although there are very few villages to see, there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish at 4000 meters (13,000 feet) and spectacular rhododendron forests that bloom in May. In clear weather there are magnificent views of the high Himalayan peaks. This trek can be done in all seasons, but the best times are from October to November and March to May.

Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive Paro. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel in Paro.
Day 02: Paro Sightseeing. Visit Drukgyel Dzong, on the way visit Kychu Lhakhang. After lunch visit National Museum and Paro Dzong. Overnight at Hotel in Paro.
Day 03: Paro-Jele Dzong. Start Trek above the Museum and gradually climb upto Jele Dzong. Atl: 2590m, dist: 7 Kms. Overnight Camp.
Day 04: Jele Dzong Jangchulakha. The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and rhododendron tree. Camp site at the height of 2900m distance 10 km. Overnight Camp.
Day 05: Jangchulakha Jimilangtso. On the clear day, there are beautiful views of mountains and the valley. Campsite near the lake alt. 3350m. Distance 11 km. Overnight Camp.
Day 06: Jimilangtso Phajoding. The trail continues with gradual climb. If weather permits, beautiful views of Mount Gangkhar Phunsum can be seen. Campsite near the monastery alt. 3116 m. Distance 21 km. Overnight Camp.
Day 07: Phajoding - Thimpu Sightseeing. the trek to thimpu is down hill through blue pine forest. Distance 8 km. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel in Thimpu.
Day 08: Thimpu - Punakha / Wagdi. Morning Thimpu sightseeing, visit Memorial Chorten, Painting School, National Library, Bhutanese Hand Made Paper factory. After lunch drive to Punakha across the Dochula Pass (Alt. 3050 m) where one can see the beautiful views of Eastern Himalayan Ranges. Overnight at Hotel in Wangdi.
Day 09: Punakha Thimphu. Visit Wangdi Dzong and later visit Punakha Dzong, which is the winter home of Central Monk Body (Je - Khenpo). On the way back visit Chimi Lhakhang and then transfer to Paro. Overnight at Hotel in Paro.
Day 10: Paro Departure. Transfr to airport for onward flight.
   


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