9 Days Druk-path Trek with Cultural sightseeing
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About This Experience in Paro
Why Visit Paro?
Paro, Bhutan offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Paro provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Paro
You can reach Paro, Bhutan by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- All necessary permit fees
- Services of Trekking crew etc.
- Drinking mineral water
- All meals and evening tea in 3-star hotels and restaurants only
- All trekking equipment and haulage
- Extra mattresses for trekking.
- English-speaking tour leader and driver
- New model SUVfor inland transfers
- All 3-star accommodations
- Monument entry fees worth US$ 200
- All transfers
What's Not Included
- All personal expenses like laundry, telephone, tips, shopping expenses
- Spa Charges
- Travel and Medical insurance
- Airfare
- Daily Sustainable Development Fund/Tourism tax of USD 100 per day
- Visa fee of US$ 40
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Our guide will be waiting at the airport with your names on the placard.
End Point
Our guide will be waiting at the airport with your names on the placard.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Welcome to Bhutan
The flight into Bhutan takes you close to... 30 minutes
The flight into Bhutan takes you close to the great Himalayas; offering dazzling scenic views of world’s highest glacial peaks.Whereyou’ll be greeted by Mt.Everest and Mt.Kanchenjunga, and our very own Mt.Jomo lhari and Mt. Jichu Drakey. Upon arrival meet our friendly professional guides who will help you settle into your comfortable car, and then proceed to Paro town. As you enter the Paro valley, you will pass through forested hills with the slivery Pa Chu (Paro river) meandering down the valley below the Paro Dzong (fortress). Check-in to your hotel. Stroll around Paro in the evening and have dinner.
Paro Sightseeing.
In the morning visit the Paro Rinpung Dzong... 3 hours
In the morning visit the Paro Rinpung Dzong fortress overlooking the beautiful Paro river. Visit Kyichu Lhakhang – believed to be the oldest Buddhist temple in Bhutan built during the 8th century. Drive towards town and visit the Dungtse Lhakhang: The uniqueness of this temple lies in the fact that it is in the form of a chorten, one of the very few that exists in Bhutan. Alternatively, if you feel like a short easy hike, I recommend the Zuri Dzong hike that takes about 1 hour to reach Uma Paro Hotel from where you will be driven to town. Explore the town in the evening on foot, and visit handicrafts shops along the street to appreciate Bhutanese craftsmanship and Art works. Watch a game of archery match played in Bhutanese style over a range of 120m archery range, and filled with fun and frolic.
Excursion to Tiger's Nest
Experience Bhutan’s most valued attractions, and perhaps the... 4 hours
Experience Bhutan’s most valued attractions, and perhaps the biggest highlight for your trip! This hike will also help you to acclimatize to the altitude before you start your trek. An excursion to the famous Taktshang monastery, Tiger’s nest monastery is a two hours hike that rewards you with a spectacular temple clinging on a 1000 feet cliff. It is a great place to meditate as it provides a very solemn ambience. In the evening stroll around the Paro town.
First day of trek. Paro - Jangchulhakha (Distance 13 km, 7 hours, Appro 900m ascent, camp altitude 3900 m).
Drive from the National Museum on a farmraod towards Jili Dzong fortress 6 hours
Drive from the National Museum on a farmraod towards Jili Dzong fortress. The ride follows a gravel road past a few farms for about 30 minutes and then climbs up a steep ridge before leading through blue pine and fir forests to Damche Gom. Once you reach the ridge below Jili Dzong, you trek will start. Begin with a climb for about an hour and a half and then ascend gradually up. The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and dwarf rhododendron tress. You may see yaks and yak herders around your campsite. Your trekking crew will be at the campsite fully prepared for the evening.
Jangchulakha – Jimilang Tsho (Distance 11 km, 4 hours, 230m descent, 130m ascent, camp altitude – 4000 m).
The trail follows the ridge and on a... 4 hours
The trail follows the ridge and on a clear day the view of the mountains and valley are beautiful. The lake is known for its giant sized trout. The trek follows the ridge to a saddle at 4,040m, then drops a bit and follows the ridge back to Jangchu la pass (4,180m). Camp is near JimilangTsho (Sand Ox Lake) known for its giant size trout. Also there are good views of Mount. Jichu Drake (6,989m), the peak representing the protective deity of Paro valley.
Jimilang Tsho - Simkotra Tsho (Distance 11 km, 4 hours, 820m ascent, 400 m descent, camp altitude 4,110m).
The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees and Janetso Lake 4 hours
The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees and Janetso Lake. You may come across some yak herder’s camps where you will have the opportunity to get a glimpse of a nomad’s life. The campsite is close to Simkotra Tsho Lake..
Simkotra Tsho - Motithang (Distance 13 km, 6 hours, 130m ascent, Apprx 1600 m descent).
The trek begins with a gradual climb 6 hours
The trek begins with a gradual climb. If weather permits, you will have a spectacular view of Mount Gangkar Puensum, the highest mountain in Bhutan and other Himalayan peaks. From this pass, the trek takes you downhill to Phajoding monastery. After passing Phajoding monastery, the trek to Thimphu (Mothitang) is all the way downhill through a forested area of mostly blue pine. The walk, at a leisurely pace, takes 6 hours to get to the road point where you will be picked up and taken to your hotel for a relaxing night. Visit Changangkha monastery on the way to your hotel to complete your trek. In the evening visit the Memorial Chorten Stupa. Dinner at the Babesa village restaurant to enjoy authentic Bhutanese cuisines. Overnight in select hotel.
Explore the capital city Thimphu and drive to Paro
After breakfast, drive to visit Kuensel Phodrang where... 4 hours
After breakfast, drive to visit Kuensel Phodrang where the gigantic 169ft statue of Buddha Dordenma. Enjoy a panoramic view of Thimphu city from there while taking a short scenic hike through the Park. Visit some of the treasures of the capital - Visit to the Folk Heritage-a three stored which provides glimpse of Bhutanese life style, and artifacts from the rural house holds. One can come across typical households objects, religious tools and equipment. the Royal Textile Museum and Academy. Visit the Bhutan Post Office to see our famous stamps and send postcards to your loved ones at home. In the evening visit the Crafts Bazaar, along the streets of Thimphu which sells and displays various handicrafts and textiles made entirely in Bhutan. Spend the evening exploring the capital city. Drive back to Paro.
Farewell.
After breakfast at your hotel, your driver will... 1 hour
After breakfast at your hotel, your driver will take you to the airport and fare you well on your onward journey.
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