Druk PathTrek

12 Nights - 13 Days Tour & Trek

It is a 6 days trek, goes to high altitude and is moderately strenuous. The trek route passes through some beautiful high Altitude lakes. It starts from Paro and ends in Thimphu. It is a very popular trek route. The point is 3800m.

 

 

Day - 01 ARRIVAL AT PARO

You will be on board the Druk Air, Bhutan’s only national Airlines, and land at Paro Airport (the only Airport of the kingdom). On the air-journey to Paro, you can lavish the magnificent and breathtaking view of the towering Mount Everest and other famous Himalayan snow-capped peaks. And on your arrival at the aforementioned airport, (after customs and visa formalities), you will be accorded a very warm reception by a Representative of Bhutan Orchid Adventures . Drive to hotel, which takes about 10miniutes. Night at Hotel.

Day –02 Paro Sightseeing

After breakfast we will visit the National Museum and Rinpung Dzong (built in 1645 A.D). Visit Drukgyel Dzong, a victory fortress of the 17th century. Although in ruins, this Dzong is of great historical importance. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. Other sights of today are the visit to Kyichu temple which dates back from the 8 th century. Kyichu temple is one of the last three surviving temples. In the 8 th century 108 such temples were built by a Tibetan King. Till date only three had survived, two in Bhutan and one in Tibet province of China known as the Jokhang in Lhasa. Ovenight at HOTEL.

Day- 03 EXCURSION TO TAKTSHANG

You will have an early breakfast and drive 13kms to reach you at the foot of the Taktshang cliff from where you will have to climb uphill about 2 hours to appear you before Taktshang monastery perched giddily on a rocky ledge with a sheer drop of 800m alongside a waterfall cascading as if from the blue.

Taktshang means ‘Tiger’s Nest’. Guru Padmasambhava, known as the Second Buddha, alighted from the flying tigress and meditated at the shrine in the second half of the 8 th century. As a result, it is the dream destination for Buddhist pilgrims from the world over.

You will have a ‘picnic lunch’ in the Taktshang Cafeteria on your return from the monastery. Theround trip takes about 4 hrs. If desired, pony ridings can be arranged. Ovenight at HOTEL.

Day – 04 Paro - Jele Dzong (Trek start)

Distance - approximately 7 Kms. Alt. 2576m.This is a short trekking day. The trek trail is rather gradual till the camp and if the weather is clear, the Paro Valley can be seen with the snowcapped mountains behind the valley.

Day – 05 Jele Dzong - Jangchulakha

Distance - 10 Kms. Alt. 2879m. You begin with about an hour and half climb and then ascend gradually up. The trail takes you through thick alpine forest anddwarf rhododendron tress. You may seek yaks and yak herders around your campsite.

Day – 06 Jangchulakha - Jimilangtso

Distance - 11 Km. The trail follows the ridge and on a clear day the view of the mountains and valley are beautiful. The campsite is close to the Lake Jimilangtso. These lakes are known for their giant sized trout’s and if lucky you may enjoy a well-prepared lake trout’s for dinner.

Day – 07 Jimilangtso - Simkota

Distance -11 Km. Alt. - 3,485 m. The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees and lake of Janetso. You may come across some yak herder’s camps where you will have the opportunity to get a glimpse of a nomad’s life. The campsite is close to Simkota Lake and if you are lucky, you can do some fishing for lake trout’s!

Day – 08 Simkota - Phajoding

Distance - 10 Km, Alt - 2,879m.The trek begins with a gradual climb. If the weather permits, you will have a spectacular view of Mount “Gangkhar Punsum”, the highest mountain in Bhutan as well other Himalayan mountain ranges from Dochula pass. From this pass, the trek takes you down hill Phajoding.

Day – 09 Phajoding – Thimphu (End of trek)

Distance - 8 Km, Alt. - 2,439 m. The trek to Thimphu is all the way down hill through a forested area of mostly blue pine. The walk, at a leisurely pace, takes about three hours. Back to hotel for a hot shower and delicious lunch.

Day- 10 Thimphu Sightseeing

(Fig.1:Cymbidium Lancifolium seen in : Paro, Thimphu, Gasa, Trashiyangtse , Altitude : 2740 - 4750 m, Season : Aug-Sep )

Morning visit the memorial temple that depicts the Buddhist teachings in form of paintings and statues. Originally the Third King who is known as the “Father of Modern Bhutan” initiated this temple. He knew that lots of negative elements would come with modernity so as a protection against such elements this temple was planned. His son the present King and the Queen Mother completed the temple after the demise of the Third King. So it is commonly known as the memorial temple. The Folk heritage museum, which contains the medieval life style of the Bhutanese. Then to the national library which contains the collections of literature and scriptures. There is a book that is 1400 years old written in liquid gold on Bhutanese hand made paper. We then proceed to the textile museum to see old collections of textile. The temple of the nuns, Changgangkha temple of the 12 th century and then take a drive to the viewpoint of Thimphu. On the way we take a look at the national animal-Takin research center. If you have time take a visit to the Tashicho Dzong, which is the center of both spiritual and temporal powers. Then independent tour of the town visiting handicraft stores on foot will be relishing. Overnight Riverview Hotel.

Day – 11 Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing

After breakfast drive to Punakha and Wangdiphodrang. On the way, stop at Do Chula Pass (Alt. 3050m.) for tea/coffee and to enjoy the most spectacular view of the Eastern Himalayan ranges. Lunch at Hotel. After lunch v isit Chimi lhakhang, built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley. A famous pilgrimage centre for childless women. You will find the statue of great saint and his personal effects. Punakha was the former capital of Bhutan. The Punakha Dzong lies between two rivers known as Phochu and Mochu, Symbolizing the masculine and the feminine co-existence their currents are of different colours and they unite at this spot. Night at Hotel.

Day – 12 Excursions to Khamsum Yueley Namgyel Chorten - Thimphu

After breakfast drive to north of Punakha for a short excursion to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten. Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten stands majestically on a strategic ridge above the Punakha valley. Thragthung Dudjom Lingpa visualized it out of Buddhist treasure teachings. It is sacred religious edifices, which will help to ward off negative forces, promote peace, stability and harmony in a changing world. It is the only one of its kind in the world. This Chorten is a fine architectural and traditional manifestation whose details of constructional design are drawn from the scriptures and not from the technical books. The Chorten is also an esoteric embodiment of positive forces prevailing over all negative influences in the three forms of existence. According to Lamas, the Chorten is a quintessence of Buddhism and in various ways it will promote the health, happiness of all sentient beings thereby subjugating all evils. Lunch we will served, after lunch drive to Paro. Night at Hotel .

Day 13 – Departure

Representative of Bhutan Orchid Adventures will bid you farewell. TASHI DELEK.

SEASON: Mar –June & Sept-Nov.

CLIMATE: Days are normally warm. Nights can at times be very cold and in winter sometimes comes below freezing points.

WHAT TO BRING: Personal clothing, strong normal clothing (accordingly). Preferably cotton for summer. Woolen clothes for evening and winter.

For TREKKING: Strong trekking boots, sunglasses, headgear, raincoat, sleeping bag, torchlight etc.

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