Cultural Highlights of Bhutan combined with a stunning 5-day trek. One of the finest short treks in Bhutan, the Druk Path leads from Paro to Thimphu, following the traditional high route between these towns. After an exploration of the Paro Valley, our first day's walk takes us up to the ruined Jeli Dzong which sits on a high ridge and commands breath-taking views across to Chomolhari. During the next 4 days of super breaking, we climb above the tree-line and cross several passes, including the Phume La (4210m.).

En route, we make camp beside clear mountain lakes, visit a number of yak herders’ encampments and have splendid views of the peaks on the Bhutan/Tibet border, including Jitchu Drake and Gangkar Puensum. Arriving at Thimphu, we have a full program of sightseeing, at the impressive Tashichoedzong, the traditional summer capital of Bhutan and at the colourful Sunday Market. An excursion to the important dzongs at Punakha and Wangdi completes this unbeatable 2-week taste of Bhutan.

Parts of this trek are following the old route between Paro and Thimphu, crossing the chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. The route is sparsely inhabited (by nomadic yak herders) but there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish and the area is known for spectacular rhododendron forests which bloom in April & May. In the clear weather of late autumn and winter, great views of the Himalayas are seen as the most part of this trek is along the ridge.

OUTLINE ITINARARY
Day 01 : Arrival Paro Bhutan by Druk Air flight. Overnight Paro.
Day 02 : Paro valley sightseeing.
Day 03 : Excursion to Taktsang Monastery. Overnight Paro.
Day 04 : Paro to Jele Dzong. Trek begins.
Day 05 : Jele Dzong to Jangchulakha.
Day 06 : Jangchulakha to Jimilangtso.
Day 07 : Jimilangtso to Simkota.
Day 08 : Simkota to Phajoding.
Day 09 : Phajoding to Thimphu. Trek ends.
Day 10 : Thimphu valley sightseeing. Overnight Thimphu.
Day 11 : Thimphu, day of leisure and more sightseeing.
Day 12 : Early morning drive to Paro airport for departure.