Druk Path & Western Bhutan 1
10 Nights / 11 Days
Seasons: Late February to June |September to December.
Difficulty: Moderate
Day 1|Arrival into Paro
On a clear day, the flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. You will see major Himalayan peaks such as Everest, Kanchenjunga and Makalu, and then on the final approach to Paro Bhutan’s own snowy peaks, Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tserimgang will come into view. You will be received by your guide from Yeedzin tour and treks at the airport and then transferred to your hotel.
After lunch we will the National Museum and the Paro Dzong. End the day with a walk around Paro town.
Overnight in Paro, altitude: 2200m
Day 2| Paro
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, altitude: 2200m
Day 3 | Paro – Jela Dzong, Distance: 10k, Walking time: 6h, Sleeping altitude: 3000m
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.
Day 4 | Jela Dzong – Jangchublakha, Distance: 10k, Walking time: 4h, Sleeping altitude: 3200m
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 Jomolhari 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.
Day 5 | Jangchublakha – Jimilangtsho, Distance: 13k, Walking time: 6h, Sleeping altitude: 3300m
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 Jomolhari n Jichu Drake peak can be seen. Our camp is at the lake of Jimilangtsho.
Day 6 | Jimilangtsho – Labana, Distance: 15k, Walking time: 7h, Sleeping altitude: 3500m
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.
Day 7 | Labana – Thimphu, Distance: 12k, Walking time: 6h, Pass to cross: Pumo La, 4200m
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: 2400m
Day 8 | 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: 2400m
Day 9 | Thimphu – Punakha, Distance: 80k, Driving time: 2 ½h
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 Jhomolhari 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: 1250m
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: 2200m
Day 11
Early morning flight from the Paro International Airport to onward destination.
Druk Path Trek with Western Bhutan 2 Tour
10 Nights / 11 Days Druk Path Trek REVERSE
Seasons: Late February to June |September to December.
Difficulty: Moderate
Day 1|Arrival into Paro -Thimphu
On a clear day, the flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. You will see major Himalayan peaks such as Everest, Kanchenjunga and Makalu, and then on the final approach to Paro Bhutan’s own snowy peaks, Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tserimgang will come into view. You will be received by your guide from Yeedzin tour and treks at the airport and then transferred to your hotel.
Day 2 | 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: 2400m
Day 3 | Thimphu – Punakha, Distance: 80k, Driving time: 2 ½h
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 Jomolhari 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: 1250m
Day 4 | 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: 2200m
Day 5| Paro
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, altitude: 2200m
Day 6 | Paro – Jela Dzong, Distance: 10k, Walking time: 6h, Sleeping altitude: 3000m
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.
Day 7| Jela Dzong – Jangchublakha, Distance: 10k, Walking time: 4h, Sleeping altitude: 3200m
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.
Day 8 | Jangchublakha – Jimilangtsho, Distance: 13k, Walking time: 6h, Sleeping altitude: 3300m
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.
Day 9 | Jimilangtsho – Labana, Distance: 15k, Walking time: 7h, Sleeping altitude: 3500m
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 accomplishement. The temp at this campsite will be the colder than the rest.
Day 10 | Labana – Thimphu, Distance: 12k, Walking time: 6h, Pass to cross: Pumo La, 4200m
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: 2400m
Day 11
Early morning flight from the Paro International Airport to onward destination.
DRUK PATH TREK & CENTRAL BHUTAN TOUR
13 Nights / 14 Days
Day 1|Arrival into Paro
On a clear day, the flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. You will see major Himalayan peaks such as Everest, Kanchenjunga and Makalu, and then on the final approach to Paro Bhutan’s own snowy peaks, Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tserimgang will come into view. You will be received by your guide from Yeedzin tour and treks at the airport and then transferred to your hotel.
After lunch we will the National Museum and the Paro Dzong. End the day with a walk around Paro town.
Overnight in Paro, altitude: 2200m
Day 2| Paro
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, altitude: 2200m
Day 3 | Paro – Jela Dzong, Distance: 10k, Walking time: 6h, Sleeping altitude: 3000m
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.
Day 4 | Jela Dzong – Jangchublakha, Distance: 10k, Walking time: 4h, Sleeping altitude: 3200m
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.
Day 5 | Jangchublakha – Jimilangtsho, Distance: 13k, Walking time: 6h, Sleeping altitude: 3300m
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.
Day 6 | Jimilangtsho – Labana, Distance: 15k, Walking time: 7h, Sleeping altitude: 3500m
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 accomplishement. The temp at this campsite will be the colder than the rest.
Day 7 | Labana – Thimphu, Distance: 12k, Walking time: 6h, Pass to cross: Pumo La, 4200m
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: 2400m
Day 8 | 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: 2400m
Day 9 | Thimphu – Phobjikha
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, Then drive over a high pass down into the Phobjikha valley, surely one of the loveliest high altitude valleys in Bhutan. Explore Phobjikha valley and also visit Gangtey Gompa ,the only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan.
Overnight at the guest house,
Overnight in Punakha, altitude: 1250m
Day 10 Phobjikha- Bumthang
Morning drive to Trongsa and the Tongsa Dzong. Built in 1647 by the Shabdrung, it is the most impressive dzong in Bhutan. Proceed to Bumthang, one of the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan and also the holy heartland of Buddhism.
The drive to Bhumthang after lunch, The 68 km. journey takes about 3 hours. The road winds steeply up to Yutong-la pass (3,400m/11,155ft), then runs down through dense coniferous forest to enter a wide, open, cultivated valley, known as Chumey valley. From here it is about an hour to Bumthang, a most pleasant run in the soft, late afternoon light.
Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
Day 11 | Bumthang
Bumthang is the general name given to a group of four valleys – Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura, with altitudes varying from 2,600 to 4,000m/8,530 to 13,125ft. We start the day by visit Kurje Lhakhang, one of the most sacred places in the kingdom, then visit Jambey Lhakhang
After lunch, we will visit Tamshing Lhakhang , then take a stroll through Bumthang’s market area before returning to the lodge.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
Day 12 | Bumthang – Punakha
After breakfast, explore the valley of Bumthang. Then proceed to Punakha, stopping along the way at Tongsa for lunch, which will be served in a local restaurant famous for its cuisine. Visit Wangduephodrang Dzong and town en route to Punakha, which we will reach late afternoon.
Overnight at Punakha
Day 13 | 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: 2200m
Day 14
Early morning flight from the Paro International Airport to onward destination.
DRUK PATH TREK & CENTRAL BHUTAN TOUR REVERSE
13 Nights / 14 Days
Day 1|Arrival into Paro -Thimphu
On a clear day, the flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. You will see major Himalayan peaks such as Everest, Kanchenjunga and Makalu, and then on the final approach to Paro Bhutan’s own snowy peaks, Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tserimgang will come into view. You will be received by your guide from Yeedzin tour and treks at the airport and then transferred to your hotel in Thimphu
Overnight in Thimphu, altitude: 2400m
Day 2| 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: 2400m
Day 3 | Thimphu – Phobjikha
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, Then drive over a high pass down into the Phobjikha valley, surely one of the loveliest high altitude valleys in Bhutan. Explore Phobjikha valley and also visit Gangtey Gompa ,the only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan.
Overnight at the guest house,
Overnight in Punakha, altitude: 1250m
Day 4 | Phobjikha- Bumthang
Morning drive to Trongsa and the Tongsa Dzong. Built in 1647 by the Shabdrung, it is the most impressive dzong in Bhutan. Proceed to Bumthang, one of the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan and also the holy heartland of Buddhism.
The drive to Bhumthang after lunch, The 68 km. journey takes about 3 hours. The road winds steeply up to Yutong-la pass (3,400m/11,155ft), then runs down through dense coniferous forest to enter a wide, open, cultivated valley, known as Chumey valley. From here it is about an hour to Bumthang, a most pleasant run in the soft, late afternoon light.
Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
Day 5 | Bumthang
Bumthang is the general name given to a group of four valleys – Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura, with altitudes varying from 2,600 to 4,000m/8,530 to 13,125ft. We start the day by visit Kurje Lhakhang, one of the most sacred places in the kingdom, then visit Jambey Lhakhang
After lunch, we will visit Tamshing Lhakhang ,then take a stroll through Bumthang’s market area before returning to the lodge.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
Day 6 | Bumthang – Punakha
After breakfast, explore the valley of Bumthang. Then proceed to Punakha, stopping along the way at Tongsa for lunch, which will be served in a local restaurant famous for its cuisine. Visit Wangduephodrang Dzong and town en route to Punakha, which we will reach late afternoon.
Overnight at Punakha
Day 7 | 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 at the Dochu La café, and we will resume our drive to Paro.
Overnight in Paro, altitude: 2200m
Day 8 | Paro
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, the National Museum and the Paro Dzong. End the day with a walk around Paro town.
Overnight in Paro, altitude: 2200m
Day 9| Paro – Jela Dzong, Distance: 10k, Walking time: 6h, Sleeping altitude: 3000m
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.
Day 10 | Jela Dzong – Jangchublakha, Distance: 10k, Walking time: 4h, Sleeping altitude: 3200m
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.
Day 11 | Jangchublakha – Jimilangtsho, Distance: 13k, Walking time: 6h, Sleeping altitude: 3300m
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.
Day 12 | Jimilangtsho – Labana, Distance: 15k, Walking time: 7h, Sleeping altitude: 3500m
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 accomplishement. The temp at this campsite will be the colder than the rest.
Day 13 | Labana – Thimphu, Distance: 12k, Walking time: 6h, Pass to cross: Pumo La, 4200m
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: 2400m
Day 14 Thimphu – airport
Early morning flight from the Paro International Airport to onward destination.