11 DAYS
DRUKPATH TREKKING
Trip Profile:
11 Days Trip
02 Nights in Paro
05 Days Drukpath Trekking
03 Nights in Thimphu
01 Night in Pukha Dzong
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Although this is a short trek, it still goes to high altitude
at an elevation of 4210 meters / 13,808 ft., making it moderately
strenuous. This trek with panoramic views of northern Himalayan
ranges and sacred lakes with beautiful scenic views of lush
green valleys is a paradise for natural lover. Beginning from
Paro Valley and entering into Thimphu valley, this trek also
offers visits to the monuments of these two valleys
ITINERARY:
DAY 01: KATHMANDU - PARO
Flight to Paro is breathtaking, with views of snowcapped peaks
and the lush pristine valleys of Bhutan as you approach Paro.
Your Bhutanese escort will greet you on arrival, and then drive
to the Hotel.
DAY 02: SIGHTSEEING IN PARO
After breakfast visit, Drukgyal Dzong, Satsam Chorten, Kyichu
Temple, National Museum (Ta Dzong) and other places of interest.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 03: DOPSHARI -JILI DZONG, 10 Kms, 5 hours
Start with a short walk to Jili Dzong, which you can see atop
a ridge above Paro. From Dobshari the trail crosses a brook
and makes a long gradual climb to a wooded crest. It's then
a gentle walk along the ridge to campsite in a Yak pasture at
3,450m/11,488ft.
DAY 04: JILI DZONG - JANGCHUP LAKHA, 10 Kms, 3-4 hours
After crossing the pass the route stays below the ridge, climbing
through thick alpine forest and rhododendron to a saddle at
3,590m/11,954ft. The trail goes from one side of the ridge to
the other, following it north to a Yak herders camp at Jangchu
Lakha, 3,780m/12,587ft. Overnight at Camp.
DAY 05: JANGCHUP LAKHA - JIMILANG TSHO, 11 Kms, 4 hours
The trail follows the ridge for about one and half-hours to
a saddle at 4040m/13,453ft, then drops a bit and follows the
ridge back to Jangchu La at 4,180m/13,919ft. Descend to a camp
at 3,880m/12,920ft, close to the large Jimilangtsho Lake (Sand
Ox Lake), Overnight at Camp.
DAY 06: JIMILANGTSHO - SIMKOTA TSHO, 11 Kms, 4 hours
The trail climbs through dwarf rhododendron to the lake of Janye
Tsho, another yak herder's camp. It's a short climb along the
side of the ridge and then a short, steep descent to camp at
4040/13,453ft. close to Simkota Tsho, where there is another
chance to fish for trout. Overnight at Camp.
DAY 07: SIMKOTA - PHAJODING-THIMPHU, 15 Kms, 5/6 hrs
The day begins with a gradual climb to a saddle at 4,180m/13,919ft.
A short descent leads past another small lake, then the trail
climbs to Phume La 4,210m/14,019ft, where you are greeted by
array of prayer flags. During clear weather if you look straight
ahead you will see the views of Gangkar Puensum (the highest
unclimbed peak in the world) and other Himalayan peaks here.
Below you will see the view of entire Thimphu valley the capital
city. The route then descends pass Thujidrag temple, a retreat
center that hangs on the side of a precipitous rock face. The
descent continues through juniper trees until you arrive at
Thimphu (2500m/8200ft). Overnight at hotel.
DAY 08: SIGHTSEEING IN THIMPHU
The day begins with visits to the National Memorial Chorten,
Dupthop Lhakhang ( Monastery for the nuns), National Library,
painting school, Indigenous Hospital and other places of interest.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 09: THIMPHU – PUNKHA DZONG
3 hour drive to Punkha across the Dochula Pass. Light refreshment
will be served at Dochula Cafe.
Lunch at Hotel Zantopelri. After lunch visit the Punkha Dzong.
O/N at Hotel Zantopelri.
DAY 10: PUNKHA DZONG – THIMPHU
In the morning drive 3 hour to Gantay Gompa. Pack lunch will
be served. After lunch drive back to Thimphu. O/N at Druk Hotel.
DAY 11: THIMPHU - PARO – KATHMANDU
Early morning drive to Paro for departure to Kathmandu and transfer
to Hotel.
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