The Druk Path Trek(TripID #NV-0080)

Cultural Highlights of Bhutan, combined with a stunning 5-day trek One of the finest short treks in Bhutan, the Druk Path leads from Paro to Thimphu, following the traditional high route between these towns. After an exploration of the Paro Valley, our first day's walk takes us up to the ruined Jeli Dzong which sits on a high ridge and commands breath-taking views across to Chomolhari. During the next 4 days of super breaking, we climb above the tree-line and cross several passes, including the Phume La (4210m.). En route, we make camp beside clear mountain lakes, visit a number of yak herders encampments and have splendid views of the peaks on the Bhutan/Tibet border, including Jitchu Drake and Gangkar Puensum. Arriving at Thimphu, we have a full program of sightseeing, at the impressive Tashichoedzong, the traditional summer capital of Bhutan and at the colourful Sunday Market. An excursion to the important dzongs at Punakha and Wangdi completes this unbeatable 2-week taste of Bhutan.

Parts of this trek are following the old route between Paro and Thimphu, crossing the chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. The route is sparsely inhabited (by nomadic yak herders) but there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish and the area is known for spectacular rhododendron forests which bloom in April & May. In the clear weather of late autumn and winter, great views of the Himalayas are seen as the most part of this trek is along the ridge.

Day 01 

Arrival in Katmandu International Airport and Transfer to Hotel Shanker.O/N KATMANDU.

Day 02 

A half day sightseeing tour and Bhutan Preparation. O/N KATMANDU.

Day 03 

Arrive Paro & transfer to the hotel

Day 04 

Explore Paro

Day 05 

Trek begins from Paro - Jele dzong

Day 06 

Trek to Jangchulakha

Day 07 

Trek to Jimilangtsho lake

Day 08 

Trek to Simkota

Day 09 

Trek to Phajoding

Day 10 

Trek to Thimphu (trek ends) and back to hotel

Day 11 

Thimphu S/s and drive to Paro

Day 12 

Departure back to Kathmandu

Day 01 Arrival in Katmandu International Airport and Transfer to Hotel Shanker.O/N KATMANDU.

Day 02 A half day sightseeing tour and Bhutan Preparation. O/N KATMANDU.

Day 03 Arrive Paro & transfer to the hotel

Day 04 Explore Paro

Day 05 Trek begins from Paro - Jele dzong

Day 06 Trek to Jangchulakha

Day 07 Trek to Jimilangtsho lake

Day 08 Trek to Simkota

Day 09 Trek to Phajoding

Day 10 Trek to Thimphu (trek ends) and back to hotel

Day 11 Thimphu S/s and drive to Paro

Day 12 Departure back to Kathmandu