Druk Path Trek

Altitude: 2280 m - Arrival Day.

We will welcome you to the beautiful original peace land on earth pick you up when you arrive at the airport. It's a quick drive to your hotel where you can check in. Depending on the flight timing. If time permit, visit the Ta dzong, an ancient watchtower, which also functions as the museum of Bhutan. Next we will visit Rimpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) one of the largest in all of Bhutan. Dzong architecture is a distinctive type of fortress architecture found mainly in Bhutan. Dinner and overnight in Hotel in Paro

Altitude: 2320 m.
Hiking Time: 4 to 6 hours - 4 miles/6.5 km.

Today is a special day with an excursion to view the spectacular Taktsang (Tiger's Nest). After an early breakfast we drive north of Paro a short distance to begin our hike to the Tigers Nest, probably Bhutan's most famous landmark. The hike up to the monastery goes through a beautiful pine forest and you can catch several glimpses of the Tigers’ Nest (almost 900m above you). It's a good hike but well worth the effort and we will stop for lunch halfway.

The trail takes you directly to this incredible monastery which clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. The Tiger's Nest was built in 1692 and still functions today despite the daily visits by numerous tourists. Dinner and overnight in Hotel in Paro.

Distance: 10 kms.
Time: 3/4 hours. Altitude: 3,350 m, 11,000 ft.

After breakfast we will start today's relatively short trek. Starting just above the National Museum; follow the car road, trek between very old nature we climb till we reach camp. If the weather is clear the Paro valley and the snow-capped mountains can be seen. The campsite is near the old Jele Dzong. If the caretaker is there we can visit the dzong

Distance: 12 kms.
Time: 4/5 hours. Altitude: 3,700 m, 12,100 ft.

The trek starts with a short climb and then passes through a thick alpine forest of rhododendron and old trees of juniper slopes gradually till we reach the night camp. You may see yak herders around the campsite.

Distance: 16 kms.
Time: 6/7 hours. Altitude: 3,800 m, 12,500 ft.

Today the trail follows the ridge and on clear days the views of the mountains and valleys are spectacular. Our camp is close to Lake Jimilangtso (Ox lakes). The lakes in this area are known for their giant-sized trout, beautiful camp side.

Distance: 12 kms.
Time: 4/5 hours. Altitude: 3,800 m, 12,500 ft.

Today is a wonderful day of hiking as the trail winds through dwarf rhododendron trees past the Lake of Janyatso. If you are here in April and May, you will be rewarded with beautiful blooms. Overnight camp.

Distance: 12 kms.
Time: 4/5 hours. Altitude: 3,500 m, 11,500 ft.

From here we slowly descend down to Phajoding Monastery from where the capitol Thimphu is visible at the valley floor. Overnight Hotel.

Altitude: 2320m.

We will have time to explore the capital today and visit one of the largest Buddha statues in the world. Plan on visiting the following local sites; The Memorial Chorten, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre and weekend market, Dinner and overnight in Thimphu.

Altitude: 1310 m,
72 kms, 3 hours’ drive.

After breakfast, drive to Punakha via Dochula pass 3150m. If the weather is clear, we will be treated to a spectacular view of the Himalayas. Enroute, we stop to view Chimi Lhakhang, alternatively called the Temple of Fertility, which was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, known popularly as The Divine Mad Man, in the 15th century. After lunch, visit the impressive Punakha Dzong, a traditional fort built in 1637 by Zhabdung Ngawang Namgyal. Dinner and overnight in Hotel in Punakha.

After breakfast we will drive back to Paro via Thimphu. We will stop in Thimphu for lunch and you will have some free time in the afternoon for shopping and wandering. In the evening we will continue to Paro and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, according to your flight schedule, we will drive you to the airport. End of our services.