DRUK PATH TREK
Experience the breathtaking Druk Path Trek, a renowned six-day high-altitude adventure in Bhutan that attracts trekkers from around the globe. Starting above the historic Ta Dzong, now the National Museum, this trek offers a scenic journey through charming farmhouses, traditional settlements, and vibrant apple orchards. As you traverse the trail, you’ll encounter fertile valleys and remote monasteries, each with a unique story to tell, and pass through beautiful mountain passes adorned with colorful prayer flags. The Druk Path Trek is famous for its panoramic views of majestic snow-capped peaks on clear days, making it a photographer’s paradise. A highlight of this trek is the enchanting high-altitude lakes en route, known for their pristine beauty and abundant fish. The diverse landscape features lush green valleys, dense blue pine forests, and stunning rhododendron blooms, especially vibrant in May. This trek seamlessly blends natural splendor with cultural heritage, offering an unforgettable journey through Bhutan’s unspoiled wilderness. Perfect for adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers, the Druk Path Trek promises an exhilarating and immersive experience, showcasing the best of Bhutan’s majestic landscapes and traditional charm.
Trip Details
Embark on the breathtaking Druk Path Trek, a six-day high-altitude adventure in Bhutan, offering scenic views of farmhouses, settlements, and apple orchards. Encounter fertile valleys, remote monasteries, and colorful prayer flags fluttering along mountain passes. With panoramic views of snow-capped peaks and enchanting high-altitude lakes, this trek blends natural splendor with cultural heritage, promising an unforgettable journey.
Duration
09 Days 08 Nights
Group Size
Minimum 03 Members
Trip Type
Adventure, Nature, Landscaping, Trekking and Culture Trip
Include
The tour prices cover a multitude of benefits, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience. Included are accommodations in premium hotels, ensuring comfort and luxury throughout your stay. Transportation is provided for the entire itinerary, allowing you to travel with ease and convenience. Meals featuring authentic local cuisine are included, giving you a taste of the region’s culinary delights. Additionally, entrance fees to select sites are covered, eliminating the hassle of purchasing tickets. The expertise of knowledgeable guides is also provided, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of each location you visit. This comprehensive package ensures a worry-free and memorable journey.
- Rate inclusive of all three meals both local and continental healthy cuisine.
- Rate inclusive of all accommodation [three-star hotels with double/twin sharing basis]
- Rate inclusive of air-conditioned tourist standard transportation.
- Rate inclusive of local tour English-speaking licensed guide on all your sightseeing tours.
- Rate inclusive of extensive choices of flexible comprehensive tour itineraries.
- Rate inclusive of Bhutan Government Royalty fees of $ 100 per person per nights.
- Rate inclusive of all entry fees, museum fees and historical attraction fees.
- Rate inclusive of all applicable taxes – BST 10%, Service Charge 10%
- Rate inclusive of one-time visa fee of USD 40.
- Rate inclusive of airport arrival and departure transfer in Bhutan.
- Rate inclusive of arrival refreshments.
- Rate inclusive of one bottle mineral water each a day.
- Rate inclusive of a small farewell gift on the day of departure.
- Rate inclusive of one-time cultural program for group exceedingly above 7 members.
- Rate inclusive of support team consists of qualified guide, cook, and several assistants.
- Rate inclusive of ponies and yaks used on trek are accompanied by their owners.
- Rate inclusive of dinning tent, toilet tent, dome or A-frame sleeping tent (twin-sharing), mattress, foldable tables & chairs, plates & washing bowl.
- Rate inclusive of basic First Aid kit box.
Exclude
Regrettably, certain elements are not encompassed in our Bhutan packages, necessitating clients to cover additional expenses independently. These include international airfare, which clients need to arrange on their own, and travel insurance, which is essential for covering any unforeseen incidents. Personal expenditures such as souvenirs, extra meals, and other incidental costs are also not included. Additionally, entrance fees to specific attractions are not covered, requiring clients to pay these separately. Clients must ensure they are prepared to bear these costs beyond the package provisions to ensure a smooth and enjoyable travel experience.
- Rate does not include incoming & outgoing Bhutan airfares and airport taxes.
- Rate does not include drinks and alcohols and non- alcoholic beverage.
- Rate does not include guides speaking language other than English.
- Rate does not include expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, potter, telephone/fax calls, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, any insurance etc
- Rate does not include extra expenses or loss due to nature and un-foreseen events beyond the control of our management.
- Rate does not include any service outside Bhutan.
- Rate does not include onetime bank transfer charge of USD 45.
- Rate does not include tipping to guide, driver etc.
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Journey where sacred and sublime seamlessly intertwine, immersing you in its rich cultural tapestry and breathtaking natural landscapes.
Elevation: 2250m
Today at your arrival at Paro International Airport you will be met by your tour executive and after a short introductory briefing you will be transferred to the hotel. Rest day at leisure. (Optional program can be discussed with your guide)
Distance: 10Kms
Time: 04Hrs
Campsite Elevation: 3500m
Today you will drive to Ta Dzong (National Museum) where your trekking journey begins. On your first day you will climb uphill for 3280ft/ 1000m to your campsite just below the Jeli Dzong overlooking Paro Valley lies at an altitude of 11480ft/3500m. This remote dzong was built in fifteen century and house a 4m statue of Sakyamuni, located high on the ridge with superb view of the valley below and on a clear day the view of Mt. Jomolhari (7326m) and other Himalayan peaks can be visible. The trek takes you passing through farmhouse, settlement and apple orchids and then gradually ascends up a steep ridge through blue pine and fir forest. Once after reaching the ridge you will descent further 100m down to the campsite below the dzong.
Distance: 11Kms
Time: 06Hrs
Campsite Elevation: 3750m
Today your trail leads you through thick alpine forest and dwarf rhododendrons trees and as you continue your ascent through the ridge and on a clear day the valley offers with superb mountain vistas and valley dotted with monasteries and temple. The stunning view of the Mt. Jichu Drakey(6794m) and Mt. Jomolhari (7326m) and the surrounding high mountains can be seen from the trail. The Himalayan Monal Peasent can also be seen as you journey further. Your campsite is located at an altitude of 12,300ft/3750m near the yak herder’s camp.
Distance: 10Kms
Time: 06Hrs
Campsite Elevation: 3880m
The trail follows the ridge to a saddle at an altitude of 4040m promises a good view of Mt. Jomolari(7326m) and Mt. Jichu Drakey(6794m). As your trail continues and finally drops a bit and then follow the ridge back to Jangchu La Pass at an altitude of 4180m and finally you will be ending up on a shore of a scintillating lake – Jigme Lang Tsho (Sand Ox Lake) at an altitude of 12694ft/3750m. Your campsite is much closer to Jigme Lang Tsho which is known for its giant size trout.
Distance: 10Kms
Time: 05Hrs
Campsite Elevation: 3700m
Your trail traverse through dwarf rhododendron trees and you then pass through Jana tsho (lake). On the way you may come across yaks and yak herders camps where you will get an opportunity to encounter with the nomadic people and their life and after crossing the yak herders camp you wil be encountering with a short trail ascend up and then steep descent to the Simkota Tsho (lake) which is also known for the trout. Your campsite is close to the lake at an altitude of 13448ft/4100m. This campsite is your highest camping point on this trek.
Distance: 10Kms
Time: 04Hrs
Campsite Distance: 3640m
Your day begins with a gradual ascend to a saddle at 4180m and then to the Phume La Pass (4210m), reaching the top you will be greeted with the adorning colorful prayer flags surrounding the pass. If the weather permits you will have another view of Mt. Gangkar Puensum (7541m) and other Himalayan peaks from here. From the top your trail takes you downhill passing the first monastery in Phajoding the Thuji Drak Goempa which is one of the well known meditation center hanging on the side of the precipitous rock face. Continue further descend downhill passing several monasteries in this area and finally you will land up to your campsite near by Phajoding Gompa at an altitude of 3870m. You will have a good valley view of the capital city from here.
Distance: 08Kms
Time: 03Hrs
Elevation: 2320m
Today your trail leads you all the way
downhill till the main road where your vehicle will pick you up. The downhill
trails takes you through blue pine forest and good valley view of Thimphu and
it take around three hours till the main road and from there you are collected
by your transportation and transferred you to the hotel. Rest day at leisure.
Distance: 65Kms
Time: 01Hrs
Elevation: 2250m
We recommend an early start – After an early breakfast in the hotel, check out and drive to Paro which take as hour drive. Its now time for you to embark on your somewhat arduous adventure for the day – the famous Tiger” Nest situated at an altitude of 3000ft/915m from the valley and 9700ft/2950m from the sea level, it is one of the most spectacularly located monastery in Bhutan. This monastery was built in 1694 and you need to keep in mind that the trail to the Tiger’s Nest is quite an uphill task and it takes nearly around three hours, at an average walk. This is a place which you will find worth sweating for.
After your morning breakfast in the hotel you will be transferred to Paro airport for your onward journey.
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