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Druk Path Trek

The Druk Path Trek goes through up to 3800m above the sea level and this trek is very popular trek in Bhutan – as this trek requires a shorter duration. The trek is moderate and demanding one. En-route, on clear weather, views of the Himalayas are breathtaking, the sceneries are beautiful and fantastic, monasteries, lakes, the rhododendron and high altitude wild flowers and many more makes the trekking very interesting and memorial in life time.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Bangkok - Paro/KTM _ Paro
Arrive Paro. Afternoon visit National Museum & Paro Dzong. Evening at stroll around the Paro twon. Welcome dinner and over night at hotel.

Day 2: Paro Halt
Hike to Taktshang Goenpa. Afternoon visit Drukgyel dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Evening visit farmhouse for dinner,Suja (Butter Tea) and Ara (Local Alchol). . Over night stay at hotel.

Day 3: Paro – Jele dzong
The drukpath trek begins above from the National museum. On clear days, the snow-capped mountains can be seen. The camp site- near old Jele Dzong.
Altitude 3,350m; Distance 10 Km; Time 3 - 4 hours.

Day 4: Jele Dzong – Jangchuklhakha.
The trek passes through the thick alpine forest of rhododendron, yaks and yak herders can be seen en route. Overnight at the camp, Jangchuklhakha.
Altitude 3,700m; Distance 12 Km; Time 4 - 5 hours.

Day 05: Jangchulakha – Jimilangtso.
Mountains can be viewed on clear days and the lake-Jimilangtsho. Over night at the camp, Jimilangtsho.
Altitude 3,800m; Distance 16 Km; Time  6/7 hours.

Day 06: Jimilangtso – Phajoding
The dwarf rhododendron trees, the lake of Janetso, the beautiful view of mountain Gangker Phuensum, the highest mountain in Bhutan. Phajoding monasteries and Thimphu town is visible at the valley floor.  Overnight at camp, Phajoding
Altitude 3,250 m; Distance 21 Km; Time   7 - 8 hours

Day 07: Phajoding – Thimphu (End of Trek)
The trek to Thimphu is down hill through blue pine forests. Afternoon at leisure/rest. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 08: Thimphu - Paro
Visit National Memorial Chorten, the Dupthop Lhakhang one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan. Folk Heritage museum and handicraft emporium. In evening drive to Paro. Over night stay at Paro.

Day 09: Paro - Airport
Morinig drive to Paro international airport for your onward flight to Bangkok