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A trip to Bhutan would be
incomplete without a trek. We offer a wide
range of trekking packages suited to all
people of varying age groups and tastes from
all walks of life. Our trek will take you
through breathtakingly beautiful pastoral
landscapes of some of the world's highest
lakes, streams, snow capped peaks and
botanical wonders. |
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Programme |
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Day 01 |
On arrival in Paro our
guide will receive you and check you into
your hotel. After lunch we will visit the
National Museum and the Paro Dzong. End the
day with a walk around Paro town. Overnight
in Paro. Altitude – 2200 mtr. |
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Day 02 |
Taktsang or the tiger’s nest temple is the
most revered temple to the Buddhist. A hike
to this temple will take up most of our
morning. In the afternoon, we will visit the
Kyichu Lhakhang Temple. Overnight in Paro. |
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Day 03 |
Paro - Jela Dzong, Distance: 10 km, Walking
time: 6 hr, Altitude: 3000 mtrs.
The start of the Drukpath Trek is at the
historic Ta Dzong, the National Museum. We
follow a dirt road until it gives way to our
trail in the pine forests. The trail is
uphill all the way till Jela Dzong, a temple
built as a war fortress in the olden days,
overlooking the Paro valley below. |
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Day 04 |
Jela Dzong - Jangchublakha, Distance: 10 km,
Walking time: 4 hr, Altitude: 3200 mtrs.
Begin with a one and a half hour climb and
then ascend more gradually upwards. The
trail takes you through thick alpine forests
and rhododendrons. You will have fine views
of Chomolhari and other snow capped peaks if
the weather is right, and you may hear some
monal pheasants calling during the day. You
may see yak herders around your campsite. |
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Day 05 |
Jangchublakha - Jimilangtsho, Distance: 13
km, Walking time: 6 hr, Altitude: 3300
mtrs.The trek today starts off with a climb,
overlooking the rolling valleys below.
Rhododendrons and other high altitude shrubs
decorate the rocky trail which climbs up and
down. On a clear day the both Chomolhari and
Jichu Drake peak can be seen. Our camp is at
the lake of Jimilangtsho.
The trek today starts off with a climb,
overlooking the rolling valleys below.
Rhododendrons and other high altitude shrubs
decorate the rocky trail which climbs up and
down. On a clear day the both Chomolhari n
Jichu Drake peak can be seen. Our camp is at
the lake of Jimilangtsho. |
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Day 06 |
Jimilangtsho - Labana, Distance: 15 km,
Walking time: 7 hr, Altitude: 3500 mtrs.
The trail will take us through dwarf
rhododendrons and junipers. We will also
pass the lakes of Janatso and Simkotha. You
will be able to see the far ridge across the
valley which you trekked and give u a sense
of accomplishment. The temp at this campsite
will be the colder than the rest. |
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Day 07 |
Labana - Thimphu, Distance: 12 km, Walking
time: 6 hr, Pass to cross: Pumo La, 4200
mtrs.
An hours’ climb from the camp will take us
over the highest pass on this trek at 4100m.
On a clear day we can see the Gangkhar
Puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan.
Descending from the pass over rocky steps,
we will be greeted by the sight of Thimphu
far below in the valley. From this point on,
we’ll be descending all the way to Thimphu
be passing through the temple and meditation
center complex of Phajoding. Our transport
will meet us just as we start emerging from
the forest. Overnight in Thimphu. Altitude:
2400 mtrs. |
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Day 08 |
Explore Thimphu
Visit the National Memorial Chorten
(monument), the Textile Museum, Folk
Heritage Museum, Takin zoo, the National
Library, the Government Handicrafts and the
Handicrafts Emporium. Overnight in Thimphu.
Altitude: 2400 mtrs. |
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Day 09 |
Thimphu – Punakha. Distance: 80 kms/ Driving
time: 2 ½ hrs.
Drive to Punakha (2 ½ hours) over the Dochu
La pass at 3000m. If we are lucky with the
weather, we can see the entire Bhutanese
Himalayas from this pass; east of Chomolhari
to Gangkhar Puensum.
After lunch we will visit the magnificent
Punakha Dzong. After the Dzong, we will go
on a short drive in the lush upper Punakha
valley and hike for 45 minutes to the
beautiful chorten temple of Khamsum Yuley on
a hill. Overnight in Punakha. Altitude: 1250
mtrs. |
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Day 10 |
Punakha - Paro We will start off our day
with a short hike to this temple, which will
take us through a village surrounded by rice
fields. Lunch at the Dochu La café, and we
will resume our drive to Paro. Overnight in
Paro. Altitude: 2200 mtrs. |
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Day 11 |
Early morning flight from the Paro
International Airport to your onward return
destination… |
| Price: On request |
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