DRUK PATH TREK (PARO-THIMPHU)

30 Jul, 2015

Day 01 : Arrive : Paro

Day 02 : Paro - Jele Dzong

Day 03 : Jele Dzong - Jangchuklakha

Day 04 : Jangchuklakha - Jigmelangtso

Day 05 : Jimelangtso - Simkota

Day 06 : Simkota - Phajoding

Day 07 : Phajoding - Thimphu

Day 08 : Thimphu - Paro

Day 09 : Depart from Paro

8N / 9D

Tour Day Information:

Day 1

Arrive : Paro

Arrive Paro International Airport. Paro sightseeing.

Dinner and overnight: Hotel

Day 2

Paro - Jele Dzong

This is a short trekking day. The trail ascend gradually to camp.

If weather permits, Paro valley can be seen with snow capped Mountain behind. Altitude: 2,590 m, distance : 7 km

Day 3

Jele Dzong - Janchulakha

Begin with about 30- minute climb. The trail then takes you through thick forests and rhododendron trees . you may see yak herders around Your riverside campsite. Altitude : 2900m, distance 10 km .

Day 4

Jangchuklakha - Jimilangtso

The trail follows the ridge . On clear day, there are beautiful views of Mountain and the valley . Camp near Jimilangtso. If you are lucky, you Might enjoy trout for dinner. Altitude 3,350 m, distance 11 km.

Day 5

Jimilangtso - Simkota

The trail leads through dwarf rhododendron trees and then passes by lake Jenetso . you might see camps fo yak herders en route. Camp near SimkotaLake . Altitude : 3,800 m, distance 11 km.

Day 6

Simkota - Phajoding

The trail continues with the gradual climb. If weather permits, beautiful Views of mount Gangkar Puensum can be seen. Then slowly descend to Phajoding. Overnight in trekking shelter or camp in tents . Altitude: 3,116m,Distance 10 km.

Day 7

Phajoding - Thimphu

The trek to Thimphu is down hill through an area forested with blue pine. Taking it leisurely, you reach Hotel Mothithang in about 3 hours for a hot Shower and nice lunch. Evening at leisure. 2,640 m, distance 8 km.

Day 8

Thimphu - Paro

Morning : Thimphu sightseeing. After lunch: Drive to Paro.

Dinner and overnight: Naksel Boutique Hotel and Spa

Day 9