Druk Path Trek

On arrival at Paro airport, your passport will be stamped with a visa. You will need to have in your possession your visa approval letter and two passport size photos. Your guide will be there to meet you and take you to your 3-star hotels in Paro.

Today’s trek is relatively short, but due to the higher altitude, we will not rush it. This morning we will drive up to the National Museum (2487m) located above Paro from where we will begin our trek. From the museum climb uphill through apple orchards, farm plots of Damchena villagers, and through pine forests. We will then arrive at Jele Dzong (3,490m), situated high on the ridge. Jele Dzong is mostly in a state of ruin. There is a Lhakhang (Buddhist temple) here with a statue of Buddha Sakyamuni. If it is a clear day we can look down on Paro and to Mt. Jomolhari (7,314m). We will camp overnight at an altitude of 3480 meters.

This morning begins with a gradual ascent and then we descend below the ridgeline and along a trail through dense alpine forests and rhododendrons. It is not uncommon to see yak herders in this area. You will also have some awesome views of Mt. Jomolhari and other snow-covered peaks. Pheasants also make their appearance on the trail and their squawking sounds can be heard in the forest. We continue heading higher to the yak grazing pastures at Jangchulakha (3,780m) from where we can see the massive Himalayan ranges. We will camp in a yak pasture close to the hillside overnight.