Drukgyel
Dragon Heart Trek
West East Bhutan
Druk Path Trek
Stunning Chomolhari Trek
Druk Path Trek 10 nights / 11 days
Highlights: This is an excellent choice for those with a tight schedule.A short 4 days trek crossing the chain of mountains which separates two district, Paro & Thimphu or vice versa. This is a classic walk along high, windy ridges, past ruined forts which long ago guarded against Tibetan invasion. Although the route is sparsely inhabited there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish and the area is famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests which bloom in Spring. The views of the Himalayas can be seen in late autumn and winter.
ITINERARY:-
Day 01:- Arrive Paro by Druk Air A319, the only national carrier. On arrival and after visa formalities, meet, assist
and transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Kichu Resort.
Day 02:- Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong. Proceed through the beautiful valley to the
watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong. Stroll around the market and return to Kichu Resort.
Overnight at Kichu Resort.
Day 03:- Day hike to Taktsang monastery. Stroll back to Kichu Resort.
Overnight at Kichu Resort.
Day 04:- Trek starts to Jele Dzong. Camp at 3100 meters. Walking time 4/5 hours.
Day 05:- Jele dzong to Jangchulakha. Camp at 3650 meters. Walking time 3/4 hours.
Day 06:- Jangchulakha to Jigmelangtsho. Camp at 3600 meters. Walking time 5/6 hours.
Day 07:- Jigmelangtsho to Phajoding. Camp. Walking time 6/7 hours.
Day 08:- Phajoding to Thimphu. End trek at Motithang and drive to hotel.
Overnight Hotel at 2320 meters.
Day 09:- AM visit the Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and
Handicraft centers.
PM drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters.
Visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong from outside and the market area.
Overnight at Wangdi Kichu Resort.
Day 10:- AM drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong.
PM drive back to Paro.
Overnight at Kichu resort.
Day 11:- Transfer to airport for final departure.
