Popular Treks: August 2016

Drukpath Trek (Luxury)

DAY 1. Arrival at Paro (L/D).

On arrival at the Paro Airport, you will be received by the representative of THE WAY TO BHUTAN. Rest of the day for the leisure and acclimatisation. Overnight in Hotel Paro.

DAY 2. Paro –Takshang (EASY and at LEISURE for ACCLIMATISATION) (B/L/D)

After breakfast, drive to the trail head, and begin the trek to Taktsang Monastery. Drive to north of Paro town for about ½ hr and embark on a trek to the famed Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) monastery. Taktsang monastery is located on the face of a 1,000m seemingly impossible sheer, vertical cliff, above Paro valley.The trail begins near the Satsam (2650m) and climbs steeply uphill to the Cafeteria (2,940m), an area of exposed ridge with panoramic view of Takstang.

DAY 3. Paro – Jele Dzong (Trek Start) (B/L/D)

Distance: 10km. Trek Time : 4-5 hours. Altitude of camp : 3450m-approx

This is a short trekking day and the trail is uphill through a village and conifer forests. You can find small fortress standing on hill top.The view of the Paro Valley from the camp is absolutely breathtaking.

DAY 4. Jele dzong - Jangchulakha (B/L/D).

Distance : 11 km. Trek Time : 5-6 Hours. Altitude of camp : 3780m-approx.

Gradual climbs and a few steep climbs take you through thick alpine forests and rhododendron bushes. You will see yaks and yak herders around the camp today.

DAY 5.Jangchulakha - Jimilangtsho (B/L/D)

Distance : 12km. Trek Time : 5-6 hours. Altitude of camp : 3880m-approx.

The trail follows the ridge and on a clear day one will be surrounded by beautiful mountains and river valleys. The camp site is near the Lake Jimilangtsho known for their giant sized trouts.

DAY 6.Jimilangtsho - Simkota (B/L/D)

Distance : 14km. Trek Time : 5 - 6 Hours. Altitude of camp : 3900m-approx.

The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron bushes and the Lake. You will be able to observe the nomadic life of the yak herders on the way today. The camp is beside the Simkota lake.

DAY 7.Simkota - Phajoding (B/L/D).

Distance : 11km. Trek Time : 4-5 Hours. Altitude of camp : 2600m-approx.

The trek begins with a gradual climb. You may have spectacular view of Mt. Gangkar Phuensum, the highest mountain in the country.

DAY 8. Phajoding - Thimphu -Paro (B/L/D)

Distance 8km. Trek time 3-4 hours. The trail leads downhill till your meeting with the transportation bus which will take you to town for lunch. Later after lunch drive to Paro. Overnight in Hotel.

DAY 9. Paro-Departure (B)

Transfer to the Airport for your departure. Your guide will bid you goodbye.

Tashi Delek !

Note:

1. The Places of Interest sometime are closed without prior notice but will be

substituted with another place of interest.

2. Itineraries are for reference and may be subject to Change

3. In the event that accommodation as mentioned are not available,

an alternative accommodation of similar standard will be provided or a

home stay will be arranged for an experience.

Additional Services:

1. Free Cultural Show of Traditional Musk and folk dances will be a arranged for the group of 6 Pax and Above on the last day.

THE TREK AT A GLANCE:-

Duration – 6 Days

Max Elevation – 4210M (Approx)

Standard – Medium

Best Months – February to June, September to December

Start Point – Paro

Finish Point – Thimphu

Summery – The most scenic and popular treks in Bhutan. Its moderately strenuous but it goes to high altitude. Its a short trek but it takes trekkers through wilderness trails, conifer forest , past several remote lakes.

Bumdra Monastery Trek (LUXURY)

Day 1: Arrive Paro (L/D)

Upon arrival in Paro, clear customs and immigration. Keep your copy of the visa clearance letter handy. P.P size pictures are no longer required and your visa has been paid. Meet your Guide and driver outside the terminal building and transfer to Hotel. Stroll around the city in the evening at leisure and get acclimatised to the altitude in Bhutan.

Trek Rating: MODERATE – means hard in places and good fitness required.
Maximum Altitude: 3,900-4000 metres (approx).

DAY2: Paro - Bumdra Monastery (Trek Start-B/L/D)

After breakfast, drive to Sang Choekor Buddhist College in the Paro valley and start your hike to Yak pasture, where we camp below Bumdra Monastery (3,800m approx)

The trail leads up to the pretty temple which offers beautiful views south over Paro valley. Overnight at Camp.

DAY 3: Bumdra -Bumdra (B/L/D)

Day at leisure. Explore in and around the Bumdra and spend a day enjoying the nature and visiting few houses and monasteries.

DAY 4: Bumdra -Paro (B/L/D)

After breakfast, climb down to Paro valley via Taktshang Monastery. After 1 to 2 hours of descent, we catch glimpses of the golden roofs of temples below. Follow a steep descent to a waterfall, then up to the Tiger’s Nest itself. Further descent down to the Paro Valley and than drive to your hotel.

DAY 5. Paro -Thimphu (B/L/D)

Morning, at leisure drive to Thimphu and visit the Memorial Chorten, Zilukha Nunnery. Lunch at local restaurant in town. After lunch, visit School of Arts and Crafts, Buddha Point and Tashichoo Dzong. Over night in Paro.

DAY 6: Thimphu -Paro (B/L/D)

Morning, at leisure drive up to Dochula Pass and spend sometime at the Pass. On a clear weather days, you would be lucky enough to view the mind blowing and specular views of the scared Himalayas of Bhutan. Later drive back to Paro and enjoy your onward journey. Overnight in Paro

Day 7: Paro – Departure (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight to onward destination.