Druk Path Trek

11 Days

Trip Facts

Arrival City

Paro

Group Size

Min. 1 pax

Days

11 Days

Route

Paro-Kichu Resort-Taktsang monastery-Thimphu-Punakha-Punakha Dzong-Paro

Trip Overview

Itinerery

Arrive Paro by Druk Air A319, the only national carrier. On arrival and after visa formalities, meet, assist and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Kichu Resort.

Paro Sightseeing – visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong. Proceed through the beautiful valley to the watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong. Stroll around the market and return to Kichu Resort. Overnight at Kichu Resort.

Day hike to Taktsang monastery. Stroll back to Kichu Resort. Overnight at Kichu Resort.

Trek starts to Jele Dzong. Camp at 3100 meters. Walking time 4/5 hours.

Jele dzong to Jangchulakha. Camp at 3650 meters. Walking time 3/4 hours.

Jangchulakha to Jigmelangtsho. Camp at 3600 meters. Walking time 5/6 hours.

Jigmelangtsho to Phajoding. Camp. Walking time 6/7 hours.

Phajoding to Thimphu. End trek at Motithang and drive to hotel.  Overnight Hotel at 2320 meters.

AM visit the Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centers. PM drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. Visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong from outside and the market area. Overnight at Wangdi Kichu Resort.

AM drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong. PM drive back to Paro. Overnight at Kichu resort.

Transfer to airport for final departure.

Trip Includes

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