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Description
Take the most popular trek in the country that passes through a gorgeous natural landscape of blue pine forests, high ridges and pristine lakes while. At the same time, it offers an opportunity to visit some ancient Lhakhangs, Dzongs and villages.
Highlights
- Explore Ta Dzong, the national museum of Bhutan
- Visit Jimilang Tsho, a natural lake in Thimphu
- Go to Simkotra Tsho, located at an altitude of 4,110 metres
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Day 1- Paro – Jili Dzong expand_more
Go from Paro to Jili Dzong. The distance is 7 km and can be covered in 4-5 hours. (1,090 m ascent, camp altitude 3,480 m.) The first day can be quite arduous the climb is of more than 1,000m elevations.
Start from the Ta Dzong (National Museum) in Paro.
Trek and follow a travelling road past a few farms for about 30 minutes and then climb up.
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Day 2- Jili Dzong – Jangchulakha expand_more
Hike from Jangchulakha. The distance is 10 km and can be covered in 4-5 hours. (310 m ascent, 50 m descent, camp altitude 3,770 m.)
Begin with a steep climb for about an hour and a half, then the slope evens a bit and the ascent is more gradual.
Go through thick alpine forests and dwarf rhododendron trees.
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Day 3- Jangchulakha – Jimgilang Tsho expand_more
Walk towards Jimgilang Tsho. The distance is 11 km and can be covered in 4 hours. (230 m descent, 330 m ascent, camp altitude 3,870 m.)
Take a trail that follows a ridge. On a clear day, the view of the mountains and valley are simply stunning. The campsite is close to the Jimgelang Tsho Lake. This lake is known for its giant sized trout.
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Day 4- Jimgelang Tsho – Simkotra Tsho expand_more
Trek up to Simkotra Tsho. The distance is 11 km and is covered in 4 hours. (820 m ascent, 400 m descent, camp altitude 4,110 m.)
Walk on the trail through dwarf rhododendron trees and past Janetso Lake.
Come across some yak herder camps and have the opportunity to get a glimpse of a nomad's life.
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Day 5- Simkotra Tsho – Phajoding expand_more
Hike to Phajoding. (Distance 10 km, 3-4 hours, 130 m ascent, 680 m descent, camp altitude 3,750 m.) The day begins with a gradual climb.
Have a spectacular view of Mount Gangkar Puensum, the highest mountain in Bhutan and several other Himalayan peaks.
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Day 6- Phajodhing – Mothitang expand_more
Walk towards Mothitang. (Distance 4-5 km, 3 hours, 1,130 m descent.) After passing Phadjoding monastery, the trek to Thimphu (Mothitang) is downhill through a forested area of mostly blue pine.
Take a walk, at a leisurely pace, which takes about three hours.
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Day 7- Druk Path – Finish expand_more
Take the Druk Path that finishes at the Bhutan Broadcast Service (BBS) Telecommunication Tower, offering a great view of the city of Thimphu.
What's Included
Bhutan Royalty ($65 per person per day)
Visa Fees ($40 per person)
All necessary permit fees
All transfers and sightseeing with entrance fees
All meals including evening tea
All accommodation in our partner hotels, which are some of the best in the country on a twin sharing basis
All trekking equipment and logistics including cooks, camp personnel, horsemen, and ponies
English-speaking tour leader, guide and driver
Trekking Insurance (Our value-added service)
Cultural Performance (our value-added service)
What's Excluded
Airfare for flights into and out of Bhutan
All personal expenses like laundry, telephone, tips, shopping expenses
Meals and beverages other than the ones mentioned in the included section
Spa charges
Travel and medical insurance
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 10 | USD 160 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |