P.O. Box 879, Thimphu, Bhutan

  
     
  DRUK PATH TREK

Duration: 5 days
Max elevation: 4210m
Grade: Medium
Season: February to June, September to November		    
         
  Summary: One of the most scenic and popular treks in Bhutan, following a wilderness trail past several remote lakes and magnificent views of the snow-capped mountains. Though it is a short trek, it still goes to a high altitude and sometimes makes it strenuous.  
 
     
Day 01: National Museum - Jele Dzong
This is a short trekking day. The trail ascends gradually through the forest of chir pine, spruce, silver fir etc. to the camp below Jele Dzong. If weather permits, Paro valley can be seen with snow-capped mountains behind. Altitude: 3,450m, distance: 11 km. Time about 5 hours.

Day 02: Jele Dzong - Jangchulakha
Begin with climb; past the Jele Dzong (if care taker is present, you can visit the temple inside) and enter the thick forest of junipers. The trail then takes you through thick temperate forests and rhododendron trees. You may see yak herders around your campsite. Altitude: 3750m, distance: 10km.

  
 

Day 03: Jangchulakha - Jynetsho
The trail follows the ridge. On a clear day, there are beautiful views of the mountains and the valley. The trail passes through Lake Jimilangtsho. After the lake, the trail ascends till you reach the campsite at Lake Jynetsho. If you are lucky, you might enjoy trout for dinner. Alt. 3890m, distance 15km and takes about 6 hours.

Day 04: Jynetsho - Phajoding
The trail passes just above the lake Simkota through dwarf rhododendron trees. You might camp of yak herders en route depends on time of year. The trail continues with a gradual climb with stunning views of the mountains all around. After the pass, you descend to Phajoding Monastery. Camp far above the monastery. Overnight in camp at 3400m, distance 15km and takes about 6 hours.

Day 05: Phajoding - Thimphu
The trek to Thimphu is downhill through an area forested with blue pine. Taking it leisurely, you reach Hotel in Thimphu about 2 hours for a hot showers and a nice lunch. Evening at leisure. Altitude: 2,300 m, distance: 8 km.