JOURNEYS · CHAPTER II · TREKKING · N°02 · THE DRUK PATH

The Druk Path.

Five to six nights across the high ridges between Paro and Thimphu — Jele Dzong, the yak trails of Jangchulakha, and the sacred lakes of Jimilang and Simkotra Tsho before Phajoding. The classic introductory trek.

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ChapterII · Trekking

Days6

RouteParo · Jimilang Tsho · Phajoding · Thimphu

Difficulty4

THE HIGH RIDGE TRAIL ON THE DRUK PATH, ABOVE 4,000 METRES

Day by day

The itinerary.

Day01

Paro → Jele Dzong

·An ascent through blue pine forests
·Jele Dzong, a ridge-top monastery
·Sunset views over the Paro valley

Day02

Jele Dzong → Jangchulakha

·Open ridgelines with sweeping Himalayan views
·Yaks grazing on the high pastures

Day03

Jangchulakha → Jimilang Tsho

·High ridges over endless mountain chains
·Jimilang Tsho, a sacred alpine lake
·Evening tea by the lakeshore

Day04

Jimilang Tsho → Simkotra Tsho

·A trek past several pristine lakes
·Views of Mt. Gangkar Puensum, weather permitting

Day05

Simkotra Tsho → Phajoding → Thimphu

·The trek's highest point
·A descent to Phajoding Monastery, one of Bhutan's oldest
·A forested trail into Thimphu valley

Day06

Thimphu Exploration (optional)

·Buddha Dordenma
·Tashichho Dzong
·Artisan markets
·An optional hot stone bath

TREKKING · N°II

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