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Hike the Druk Path Trek in Buthan

Druk Path Trek is one of the finest short treks in Bhutan. Leading through an ancient trading route, over high mountain passes, it connects the valleys of Paro and Thimphu. The trek begins by walking up through apple orchards and pine forest past ruined Jele Dzong (fortress), which sits on a high grassy ridge with breath-taking views of Mount Jumolhari to the north. In the next 4 days, you climb above the tree line and cross several passes, including the Phume La (4210m.). En route, you come across clear mountain lakes, number of yak herder’s camps and have splendid views of Himalaya along the Bhutan – Tibet border including Mount Jumolhari, Jichu Drake and Gangkar Puensum. The final descent through pine and juniper forests via Phadjoding monastery would lead into Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.

Visit the Phajoding Monastery in Thimphu, Buthan ཕ་ཇོ་ལྡིང་།

Phajoding Monastery was founded in the 13th century by Phajo Drugom Zhigpo. It is a 3 hours hike from the nearest road and is located above Bhutan’s capital Thimphu. The Tibetan lama who spread the Drukpa Kagyu teachings of Buddhism in Bhutan known as the ‘current of compassion’. It is one of the most sacred meditation sites in Bhutan.

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