Druk path Trek
Seller : AdBhutan Tours 12 Days 11 Nights Offer is valid till date 30-06-2019
Seller : AdBhutan Tours
12 Days 11 Nights Offer is valid till date 30-06-2019
Overview
This trek is the most popular trek in the country as it passes through a gorgeous natural landscape of blue pine forests, high ridges and pristine lakes while at the same time offering the opportunity to visit some ancient lhakhangs, dzongs and villages.
The trek is also a fairly easy hike to undertake as the distances between rest camps is fairly short. The trail takes you through forests of fir, blue pine and dwarf rhododendrons at altitudes ranging between 2400-4200 m. On the 5th day trekkers will arrive at Jimiling Lake, whose crystal clear waters are home to gigantic trout.
This trek also offers hikers stunning views of Mt. Gangkar Puensum, the highest unscaled peak in the world. The best times to embark on the Druk Path Trek are between March-June and September-November.
Inclusions/Exclusions
- All Transportation
including pickups and Drops – Non A/C
- All Accommodation
- Meals – CPAI
(Only Breakfast)
- All Sightseeing as per
Itinerary
- All Immigration
Formalities
- Daily 1 Bottle Mineral
water
- Professional tour
guide
- 1 Tourist Sim-Card for
a group
- All Internal Taxes
- Toilet Tent
- Shower Tent
- Kitchen Tent
- Rubber Mat, Sleeping
Bags & Pillows
- Professional Bhutanese
trekking guide & Crew
- Mules to carry all the
trekking equipment & your trekking bags
- All Meals and lodging
in tented campsite during trekking
- Hot drinking water
during the trek
- First Aid Facilities
- Sleeping Tent
Trekking Inclusion
- Train/Airfares
- Lunch & Dinner
- Travel insurance
- 4 & 5 star accommodations and meals (On Request)
- Other personal expenses like overseas calls, drinks, laundry, etc
- Museums & Monuments fee
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, Flight cancel, flight delay, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client).
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Anything which is not include in the itinerary.
Transportation
SUV Pvt. Vehicles will be provided for comfortable transportation.
Flight Details
N/A
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary (12 Days 11 Nights)
Day 01: Arrive Paro by Druk Air & sightseeing’s
Arrive at Paro International airport and transfer to your hotel on arrival check into your hotel and later in the day proceed to visit Drukgyel Dzong, along the way, visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by Tibetan King, Songten Gampo.
Evening time at leisure…
Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m)
Day 02: Day Excrusion to Chelela Pass (75km round trip, approx 4 hrs)
After breakfast, driving excursion to Chelela pass.
Chelela (pass), at an elevation of 3,988 meters is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. About 2 hrs drive along a thickly-forested road, is a botanical paradise.
On your way stop to view the Dzongdrakha Goempa. Often called as mini Takstang, Dzongdrakha is a cliff-side temple complex on the western side of the Paro Valley.
Overnight stay will be at hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m)
Day 03: Paro - Jili Dzong. (Distance 7 km, 4-5 hours, 1,090 m ascent, camp altitude 3,480 m)
The first day can be quite arduous as you have to climb more than 1,000m elevation. You start from the Ta Dzong (National Museum) in Paro. The trek follows a gravel road past a few farms for about 30 minutes and then climbs up a steep ridge before leading through blue pine and fir forests to Damche Gom. Once you reach the ridge below Jili Dzong you descend about 100m to the campsite below the Dzong.
Overnight stay at the tented camp
Day 04: Jili Dzong – Jangchulakha. (Distance 10 km, 4-5 hrs, 310 m ascent, 50m descent, altitude 3,770 m)
You begin with a steep climb for about an hour and a half, then the slope evens a bit and the ascent is more gradual. The trail takes you through thick alpine forests and dwarf rhododendron trees. You may see herders and their yaks around your campsite.
Overnight stay at the tented camp
Day 05: Jangchulakha-jimgelang Tsho. (Distance 11 km, 4 hrs, 230m descent, 330m ascent, altitude 3,870 m)
The trail follows a ridge and on a clear day the view of the mountains and valley are simply stunning. The campsite is close to the Jimgelang Tsho Lake. This lake is known for its giant sized trout.
vernight stay in the tented camp
Day 06: Jimgelang Tsho– Simkotra Tsho. (Distance 11km, 4 hrs, 820 m ascent, 400m descent, altitude 4,110 m.
The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees and past Janetso Lake. You may come across some yak herder camps where you will have the opportunity to get a glimpse of a nomad’s life. The campsite is close to Simkotra Tsho Lake.
Overnight stay in the tented camp
Day 07: Simkotra Tsho –Phajoding. (Distance 10km, 3-4 hrs, 130m ascent, 680m descent, altitude 3,750 m.)
The day begins with a gradual climb. If the weather permits, you will have a spectacular view of Mount Gangkar Puensum, the highest mountain in Bhutan and several other Himalayan peaks. From this pass, the trek takes you downhill towards Phajodhing where you will halt for the night. The camp is located just above Phajoding Monastery.
Overnight stay in the tented camp
Day 08: Phajoding- Motithang. (Distance 4-5 km, 3 hours, 1,130 m descent)
After passing Phajoding monastery, the trek to Thimphu (Mothitang) is downhill through a forested area of mostly blue pine. The walk, at a leisurely pace, takes about three hours. The Druk Path finishes at the Bhutan Broadcast Service (BBS) Telecommunication Tower, offering great view of the city of Thimphu. Then after, drive to Thimphu city. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Thimphu.
Day 09: Local sightseeing in Thimphu
After breakfast drive to visit National Library and Institute for Zorig Chusum (Commonly known as Arts & Crafts School or Painting School) then drive to Takin Preserve - Takin is national animal of Bhutan, Later in the afternoon visit Trashichhoedzong, “fortress of the glorious religion”. This is the center of government and religion. The Folk Heritage Museum (Phelchey Toenkhyim), simply Bhutan museums and to National Textile Museum.. Evening time at leisure…
Overnight stay at the hotel in Thimphu (Altitude 2,320)
Day 10: Drive to Punakha (75km, approx 2 ½ hr drive)
After breakfast, drive to Punakha across Dochu La pass located at a height of 3,088m/ 10,130 ft, Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong or (Palace of Great Happiness), built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal at the junction of the Phochu and Mochu rivers. Later in the day go for excursion to Chimi Lhakhang (the temple of fertility).
Overnight stay at the hotel in Punakha (Altitude 1,300m)
Day 11: Punakha to Paro (125km, approx 4 ½ hrs drive)
After breakfast drive back to Paro across Dochu la pass via Thimphu. On your way visit Tachog lhakang & Suspension Bridge which was built around 1420 by Thangtong Gyalpo who was great architect and saint of Bhutan. Then drive further to paro and after checking into hotel, proceed to visit Ta Dzong, then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong (“fortress of the heap of jewels”).
Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m)..
Day 12: Departure
After early breakfast at the hotel, drive to
the airport for flight to your onward destination. Our representative will help
you with all the exit formalities and then bid you farewell. Have a safe
Flight!!
Cancellation Policy/Payment Policy
- Cancellation prior to 30 days: The cancellation of the trip booking prior to 30 days will result in Cancellation of 50% of the total amount of the land package.
- Cancellation prior to 20 days: The cancellation of the trip booking within the given time period will result in cancellation of 75% of the total amount of the land package.
- Cancellation after 20 days: The cancellation of the trip booking after 20 days will result in cancellation of 100% of the total amount of the land package.
- Flight Tickets cancellation: The cancellation of flight tickets will be accordinging to the respected airlines.
- The costing is valid according to the provided Itinerary only, changes in the tour itinerary will affect the total tour cost.
- No-show will be charged in full.
- At the time of confirmation - 30% (To secure the tour with us)
- 20 days prior to departure - 35% Tour Cost
- 5 days prior to departure - 35% Tour Cost