Bhutan trekking tour, Druk Path Trek
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Bhutan trekking tour, Druk Path Trek

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Day 1: Your flight to Paro will offer you a beautiful mountain views. On arrival at Paro our guide will receive you and check you into your hotel. After lunch we will visit few of the landmarks of Paro. A lovely stroll downhill from the Dzong over an old cantilever bridge wraps up an eventful first day in this magical kingdom.
Overnight in Paro.
Day 2: Hike to Taktsang or the tiger’s nest monastery is the most revered temple to the Buddhist.A hike to this temple will take up most of our morning. In the afternoon, we will host a special Buddhist prayer ceremony at the beautiful 1200 year old Kyichu Lhakhang Temple, to bring us good luck for the rest of the journey.
Overnight in Paro
Day 3:
Start of the Druk Path Trek:
Distance: 10km Walking time: 6h Sleeping altitude: 3000m The start of the Druk Path Trek is at the historic Ta Dzong.We follow a farm road until it gives us way to our trail through the pine forests.The trail is uphill all the way till Jela Dzong, overlooking the Paro valley below.
Overnight in camp.
Day 4:
Distance: 10Km Walking time: 4Hr Sleeping altitude: 3200m Today’s trail looks like the setting of Stephen Spielberg’s Jurassic Park. With ancient firs wrapped in Spanish moss, a dinosaur or a Bhutanese Yeti might actually surprise you around the bend.You may see yak herders around the campsite.
Overnight in Camp.
Day 5:
Distance: 13Km Walking time: 6Hr Sleeping altitude: 3300m The trek today starts off with a climb, overlooking the rolling valleys below. Rhododendrons and other high altitude shrubs decorate the rocky trail which climbs up and down. On a clear day the Jumolhari can be seen.
Our camp sight will be near to the lake.
Day 6:
Distance: 15Km Walking time: 7Hr Sleeping altitude: 3500m The trail will take us through dwarf rhododendrons and junipers. We will also pass the lakes of Janatso and Simkotha. The view of the far ridge across the valley which you trekked will fill you with a sense of personal satisfaction and renew you with extra confidence in yourself.
Overnight in Camp.
Day 7:
Distance: 12Km Walking time: 6Hr Pass to cross: Pumo La, 4200m An hours’ climb from the camp will take us over the highest pass on this trek at 4100m. On a clear day we can see the Gangkhar Puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan. Descending from the pass over rocky steps, we will be greeted by the sight of Thimphu far below in the valley. Our transport will meet us just as we start emerging from the forest and drive to Paro for our departure flight next day. The drive will take slight more than a hour.
Overnight in Paro Hotel.
Day 8:
Departure: Transfer to airport for your departure flight. Our tour staff will bid you farewell at the airport.
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Included
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Features
Tourism
55%
Sport
50%
Cultural
30%
Adrenaline
20%
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