6 Nights / 7 Days
Daily Tour
20 people
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The Four days Druk Path Trek is the most popular trek in the country as it passes through a gorgeous natural landscape of blue pine forests, high ridges and pristine lakes while at the same time offering the opportunity to visit some ancient lhakhangs, dzongs and villages. The activity level ranges from lower to medium.
This trip also offers a comfortable time to have a glimpse of country’s unique culture and tradition. The major attraction would be
• The three night trek over the valley and ridges where you can capture the panoramic view of Himalayas, lakes and monasteries
• Visit Thimphu and Paro valley
• Take a Selfies at Tiger Nest
• Hoist the prayer flags
• Explore Bhutan Artifacts
• Visit Fortress
Fly to Paro, Bhutan, on Druk Air/ Bhutan Airlines, the national airline of Bhutan. If you get a seat on the left side of the plane and the weather cooperates, you may have spectacular views of the high peaks of the eastern Himalaya, including Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga—five of the highest peaks in the world—as well as peaks in Bhutan such as Jhomolhari, Jichu Drakye, and Tsering Kang. After visa formalities at the Paro airport, your guide will meet you and drive you into town for lunch.
On First Day We Can Visit The Following Places:
1. Rinpung Dzong (Fortress of the heap of jewels) : was built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1644AD. It is the administrative seat of Paro District. The annual Paro festival is held here.
2. Ta Dzong : It was built as a watchtower. It was converted into a national museum in 1968. You can witness finest specimen of Bhutanese art, masterpieces of bronze statues and paintings
Evening free or can visit the Paro town with a street of typical Bhutanese traditional buildings.
Overnight At Hotel in Paro
Paro - Jele Dzong (3,450 M) The first day of trek is a gradual climb from Dopshari, Paro at 2300 m above the sea level till 3450 meters at Jele Dzong. Camp the night at Jele Dzong and if the weather favors you can see Paro valley with Mt. Jumolhari (7314m) and snow capped mountains behind the valley.
Distance: 10 Kms
Walking Time: 4-5 Hours
Overnight at camp site at Jele Dzong.
The trek starts with a short climb and then passes through a thick alpine forest of rhododendron and gradually climbs till we reach camp. You may see yak herders around your campsite. After 3 hr pass as possible campsite ( Dorjo Lakha or Jangchu Lakha ( 3770m). After another 1 hour climb, the better campsite. Tshokam , is reached , just after a small saddle. .
Distance: 5.5 miles
Walking Time: 6-7 Hours
Overnight at Camp site at Tshokam.
The trek that we are following will be a gradual descend till we reach Pangrithang which will take us a little more than an hour where we will reach by the river then there is some steep climbing through bushes for two hours, after sometime a good view will open up and we will reach Jane tsho ( Lake)( 3956m). It is usually occupied by yak herders. Again we climb a gentle slope for an hour and after another two hours of trek we will reach our camp site .
Distance: 6 miles
Walking Time: 6-7 Hours
Overnight at Camp site at Simkotra.
The trail is good but there are few minor climb to small passes before you finally look down to Phajoding monastery and Thimphu. Monks frequently passes here on their way to meditate at the sacred lake Jimilang tsho. After almost 2 -3 hours trek we will reach the highest pass which stands at an altitude of 4420m. There is good view over the last part of the trek: a steep descent to Phajoding monastery. From here the trails starts with the steep descending slowly through thick forest for another 2-3 hours until we reach the motor road .From here , drive down to Thimphu, passing the Thimphu Zoo, where some Takins ( National Animal of Bhutan) can be seen. Then say good bye to trekking team and then drive to hotel.
Distance: 8.5 miles
Walking Time: 6-7 Hours
Overnight at hotel at Thimphu
The Taktsang, popularly known as the “Tiger’s Nest” is perched on the side of a cliff at a height of 900m above the Paro valley. It is considered as a signature spot for the tourist. It is a Gem of a Paro Valley. Nestled up in a cliff, it is considered as one of the twelve wonders of the world.
After breakfast, drive to Ramthangka to hike up to the view point of Taktsang (Tiger’s nest) (2950m). The round trip will take about two to three hours. The legend says that in the 8th century, Guru Rinpoche visited and meditated here for some time. The place now is one of the holiest pilgrim sites for the Mahayana Buddhist.
Drukgyel Dzong: was built in 1649 to commemorate the victory of Bhutanese over the allied Tibetan-Mongolian forces. The Dzong as a defense fortress is said to have housed the finest armory in the country.
Overnight at hotel in Paro
Bhutan Inbound Team will drop you till Paro International Airport and bid you farewell
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