Day 01: Arrive at Paro
On arrival at the Paro International Airport, trekkers will be driven to the hotel. After lunch trekkers will visit cultural attractions in Paro including the National Museum of Bhutan, Rinpung Dzong and explore the Paro town.
Day 02: Excursion to Paro Taktsang or Tiger's Nest
Trekkers will hike to the Tiger’s Nest. Paro Taktsang or the Tiger’s Nest is a Buddhist monastery perched on a cliff 900 meters above the Paro valley. It takes 2 hours hike through the pine forests to reach the site. From the monastery, the panoramic view of the Paro valley is spectacular.
Day 03: Paro – Jele Dzong
Trekkers will begin the Druk Path Trek from Paro with a hike to Jele Dzong. It will be a five hour hike. As trekkers gain elevation, Mount Jomolhari will be visible on a clear weather day. Trekkers will camp at an altitude of 3480 meters.
Day 04: Jele Dzong - Jangchulakha
The trail to Jangchulakha passes through dense alpine forest. Trekkers may come across yak herders. The camp site will be at an altitude of 3770 meters.
Day 05: Jangchulakha - Jimilangtsho
The third day hike to Jimilangtso (Lake) will be an 11 hour hike. Trekkers will follow the trail along the ridge and view of mountains and valleys on either side. The camp site for the night is near the lake at an altitude of 3870 meters.
Day 06: Jimilangtsho - Simkota
The hike to simkota passes through multiple yak herders’ campsite. Trekkers can interact with the yak herders and catch a glimpse of the life of these highlanders. The campsite for the night is near another lake at an altitude of 4110 meters.
Day 07: Simkota - Phajoding
En route to Phajoding, if the weather permits, trekkers will be able to see Bhutan’s highest mountain, Gangkhar Puensum. Phajoding is a Buddhist monastery which dates back to the 13th century. The campsite is near the monastery. Trekkers will finally have Thimphu city view from their campsite.
Day 08: Phadoding - Thimphu
The last leg of the trek is a continuously descends through the Blue Pine forests. It takes about 3 hours to reach the outskirts of Thimphu from which the trekkers will be driven to the hotel for a nice hot shower and hearty meal.
Day 09: Sightseeing in Thimphu
After a rejuvenating and restful night at the hotel, trekkers will do cultural sightseeing in Thimphu which includes, a visit to the largest Buddha Statue in the world, Thimphu Dzong (Fortress) which houses the Office of His Majesty the King of Bhutan. Other attractions include the Takin Preserve, Folk Heritage Museum and National Institutes of Arts and Crafts.
Day 10: Departure from Paro International Airport
In morning drive to Paro International Airport where your guide will accompany you to bid you farewell.
