Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Paro (B/L/D).
Day 02: Paro Valley Tour (B/L/D).
Day 03: Hike to Takstang (Paro) B/L/D).
Day 04: Trek to Jele Dzong (B/L/D).
Day 05: Visit Jele Dzong to Jangchu Lakha (B/L/D).
Day 06: Trek to Jimilangstho Lake (B/L/D).
Day 07: Jimilangtsho - Phajoding (B/L/D).
Day 08: Trek Phajoding to Thimphu (Trek ends) (B/L/D).
Day 09: Thimphu Valley tour (B/L/D).
Day 10: Thimphu-Paro-Departure (B).
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Paro (B/L/D).
Fly to Paro. Upon arrival at the airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Depending on the arrival time, you may be able to see a few places in the late afternoon or evening, including a visit to Paro Rinpung Dzong and a short familiarization tour of Paro town.
Day 02: Paro Valley Tour (B/L/D).
In the morning, drive to the north end of the valley, and visit the ruin ramparts of Drukgyel Dzong, viewing Taktsang along the way. Return to Paro, visiting the 7th Century Kichu temple along the way. Later, visit the National Museum housed in the watchtower above Rinpung Dzong. In the afternoon, transfer to Bondey village and take a short walk through the village to the cliff hanging monastery of Dzongdrakha, spectacularly situated with the views of large country houses. Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 03: Hike to Takstang (Paro) (B/L/D).
In the morning, you may be able to see the weekend market of Paro. Then, drive north of the town to the trail head at Ramtha and begin the hike to the famous Tiger's Nest Monastery. The walk uphill, till the first viewpoint (cafeteria) takes about an 1hr. After a short break with tea and snacks, continue further uphill to the monastery, which takes nearly another hour. After visiting some of the temples and shrines of Takstang, returned to the Cafeteria for lunch and walked back to Paro. By this time, it will be late afternoon or evening. Prepare your luggage for your trek. You can leave the stuff you don't require for the trek with the driver, who will transfer it to Thimphu, so that you can get it at the end of the trek. Overnight in Hotel
Day 04: Trek to Jele Dzong (B/L/D).
Your trek begins around 10am as the pack horses have to come from Drugyel Dzong, and it takes time to pack the luggage. Transfer to the trail head above the National Museum. Begin your trek uphill to Jele Dzong. Distance - approximately 10 Kms - about 4-5 hour trek, - about 1025 m ascent. Your pack ponies arrive at the starting point of the trek, near the museum area. The trek begins after the horsemen and trekking crews have packed your luggage and trekking supplies in order. To begin, the trail passes through some villages, apple orchards, cultivated fields, steadily uphill. Then the trek is through the blue pine and fir forests, with some nice meadows and a great view of Paro valley as you climb to the camping grounds near Jele Dzong at an altitude of approximately 3500 m. Overnight camp tents
Day 05: Visit Jele Dzong to Jangchu Lakha (B/L/D).
Distance - approximately 10 Kms- about 4 hour trek, - about 300 m ascent. Jele Dzong is atop a promontory at an altitude of 3560 m, which is a short accent from your camp. On a clear day, the great views of Paro town and upper valley far below and Mt. Chomolhari, Mt Jitchu Drake and adjoining peaks can be seen in the distance. Visit this remote temple/fortress. From Dzong, the trek is a long, gradual ridge walk in a rhododendron forest. You descend and climb through forests of spruce, cedars and other trees mostly ravaged by bark beetles. You may pass the nomadic yak herders camps, see some beautiful flora and fauna, including monal pheasants. Camp at a pasture land at an altitude of approximately, 3750 m. Overnight camp tents.
Day 06: Trek to Jimilangstho Lake (B/L/D).
Distance-approximately 20kms, about 7-8 hours trek, 950 m ascent and 550 m descent. Today is our longest day along our Druk Path trek trail, and we should start early. The trek makes gradual climbs and descends, with the highest point being 4150 m. The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees and Lake of Janetso. You may come across some yak herders’ camps, where you will have the opportunity to get a glimpse of a nomad’s life. After Simkota, the trail makes several short ascents, to seemingly summits, traverses broad rocky valleys, some sky burial sites, and crosses the final ridge at Phume la pass (4100 m). From the pass, on a clear day, you will have a spectacular view of Mount Gangkhar Puensum, the highest mountain in Bhutan, as well as other adjoining peaks and the view below of the entire Thimphu valley. From the pass, descend and visit the Thujidra Gompa, a meditation site, which hangs on the side of a precipitous rock face at 3950 m. A short but steep descent from here is your campsite near the stone shelter at an altitude of 3750 m. Overnight in tents.
Day 07: Jimilangtsho - Phajoding (B/L/D).
Distance approximately 20kms, about 7-8 hour trek, 950 m ascent and 550 m descent. Today is our longest day along our Druk Path trek trail, and we should start early. The trek makes gradual climbs and descends, with the highest point being, 4150 m. The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees and lake of Janetso. You may come across some yak herders camps where you will have the opportunity to get a glimpse of a nomads' life. After Simkota, the trail makes several short ascents, to seemingly summits, traverses broad rocky valleys, some sky burial sites, and crosses the final ridge at Phume la pass (4100 m). From the pass, on a clear day, you will have a spectacular view of Mount Gangkhar Puensum, the highest mountain in Bhutan, as well as other adjoining peaks and the view below of the entire Thimphu valley. From the pass, descend and visit the Thujidra Gompa, a meditation site, which hangs on the side of a precipitous rock face at 3950 m. A short but steep descent from here is your campsite near the stone shelter at an altitude of 3750 m. Overnight in tents.
Day 08: Trek Phajoding to Thimphu (Trek ends) (B/L/D).
Distance approximately 7 Km, about 3 hours trek downhill, 1200 descent. Phajoding has several meditation residences and some ancient temples. In the morning, explore one of the monasteries nearby and trek to Thimphu. The last day of your trek is all the way downhill through the forested area of mostly blue pine. At a leisurely pace, it takes about three plus hours. While you are waiting for the Wind Horse trekking crew and mules to arrive, explore the mini zoo nearby for taking, the national animal of Bhutan. Transfer from trek end point to the hotel. The afternoon is free to explore Thimphu on your own or to relax in the comforts of the hotel. Overnight hotel.
Day 09: Thimphu Valley tour (B/L/D).
Visit Memorial Chorten, Traditional Art School, Indigenous Hospital, textile museum in the morning. Later visit Tashichho Dzong, the main secretariat that houses several government offices, the King's throne room and central monastic headquarters. Visit the colourful Weekend market and if there is time available, you can visit other sights too. Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 10: Thimphu-Paro-Departure (B).
After early breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Paro airport, which takes around 1hr. in time for your departure flight.
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