Sample Trekking Itinerary

Drukpath Trekking Itinerary

Best time to Trek: Feb-May & Sept-Nov.

Day 1: Arrive Paro. On arrival at Paro, Our escort will receive you. After lunch you will be taken to the Ta-dzong (the only museum in Bhutan). Overnight Paro.

Day 2: Paro sightseeing. In the morning visit Drukgyal dzong, the ruined 17th fortress, which once defended the invading Tibetan forces and now stands in ruins. Mt. Chomolhari soars high behind the dzong. In the afternoon hike to Taktsang, the Tiger's Lair. Overnight Paro.

Day 3: Paro/Jele dzong Distance - 6/7 km Alt.8500ft First day and relatively short trek.

Day 4: Jele dzong/Jangchulakha. Distance - 10 km Alt.9500 ft Second day trek will take you through thick alpine forest and rhododendrons scrubs. Yak herders can be seen.

Day 5: Jangchulakha/Jimilangtso. Distance -11 km Alt.11000ft Quite a long trek. Camp close by the Jimilangtso lake.

Day 6: Jimilangtso/Simkota. Distance - 11 km Alt. 11500ft
You will pass by the Janetso lake. Camp close by the Simkota lake.

Day 7: Simkota/Phajoding. Distance - 10 km Alt. 9500 ft
On this trek you might catch a glimpse of Mt. Gangkar Puensum, Bhutan’s highest mountain. The trek gradually descends till the Phajoding Cafeteria. Overnight Cafeteria. You can also camp.

Day 8: Phajoding/Thimphu. Distance - 7/8 km Alt. 8050ft Your trek to Thimphu is through a forest of blue pines. You will reach Thimphu in about 3 hours. In the afternoon you could go around the Thimphu city. Overnight Thimphu.

Day 9: Thimphu, You can stroll around the Thimphu city, visit the Handicrafts Emporium and the Memorial Chorten. In the afternoon visit Tashichhodzong and take a ride to Sangaygang. Overnight Thimphu.

Day 10: Thimphu/Paro airport. Drive to Paro Airport for onward flight.

All of our treks are custom-designed itineraies and we can tailor-make each trek to suit your individual fitness levels.

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