The Druk Path Trek is a mesmerizing and enchanting adventure that takes you through the heart of Bhutan’s pristine wilderness and ancient cultural heritage. This moderate-level trek offers a perfect balance of stunning landscapes, serene lakes, and encounters with traditional Bhutanese villages.
Starting from Paro, the trail winds its way through lush forests of rhododendron and pine, providing breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks along the way. As you ascend to higher altitudes, you’ll be greeted by stunning alpine meadows adorned with vibrant wildflowers.
The highlight of the trek is reaching the stunning Phajoding Monastery, perched on a mountain ridge, where you’ll have a chance to experience the tranquility and spirituality of Bhutan. The journey continues to the pristine Jimilang Tsho and Simkotra Tsho lakes, offering picturesque camping spots surrounded by nature’s beauty.
Throughout the Druk Path Trek, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with local villagers and immerse yourself in Bhutanese culture. The warmth and hospitality of the people you meet along the way will leave a lasting impression on your heart.
Ideal for both seasoned trekkers and nature enthusiasts, the Druk Path Trek is a captivating adventure that offers an unforgettable experience in the mystical land of the Thunder Dragon.
The Druk Path Trek is a popular and picturesque trekking route in Bhutan, known for its stunning landscapes, high mountain passes, pristine lakes, and rich cultural experiences. Bhutan, a Himalayan kingdom renowned for its unique culture and natural beauty, offers this trek as a fantastic way to explore its pristine wilderness.
This trek offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural exploration, and a sense of adventure, making it a memorable experience for trekkers looking to explore the beauty of the Bhutanese Himalayas.
Day 01. Arrive to Paro
Arrive Paro. Afternoon visit National Museum & Paro Dzong. Evening stroll around the Paro town. Welcome dinner and over night at hotel.
Day 02. Paro Halt
Hike to Taktshang Goenpa (Taktshang Monastery). Afternoon visit Drukgyel dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Evening visit farmhouse for dinner, Suja (Butter Tea) and Ara (Local Alchol). . Over night stay at hotel.
Day 03. Paro – Jele dzong (Trek Starts)
The trek begins above from the National museum. On clear days, the snow-capped mountains can be seen. The camp site- near old Jele Dzong.
Altitude 3,350m; Distance 10 Km; Time 3 – 4 hours.
Day 04. Jele Dzong – Jangchuklhakha
The trek passes through the thick alpine forest of rhododendron; yaks and yak herders can be seen en route. Overnight at the camp, Jangchuklhakha.
Altitude 3,700m; Distance 12 Km; Time 4 – 5 hours.
Day 05. Jangchulakha – Jimilangtso
Mountains can be viewed on clear days and the lake-Jimilangtsho. Overnight at the camp, Jimilangtsho.
Altitude 3,800m; Distance 16 Km; Time 6/7 hours.
Day 06. Jimilangtso – Phajoding
The dwarf rhododendron trees, the lake of Janetso, the beautiful view of mountain Gangker Phuensum, the highest mountain in Bhutan. Phajoding monasteries and Thimphu town is visible at the valley floor. Overnight at camp, Phajoding
Altitude 3,250 m; Distance 21 Km; Time 7 – 8 hours.
Day 07. Phajoding – Thimphu (End of Trek)
The trek to Thimphu is down hill through blue pine forests. Afternoon at leisure/rest. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 08. Thimphu - Paro
Visit National Memorial Chorten, the Dupthop Lhakhang one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan. Folk Heritage museum and handicraft emporium. In evening drive to Paro. Over night stay at Paro.
Day 09. Paro - Airport
Moring drive to Paro international airport for your onward flight to Bangkok
This is a sample itinerary, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, tour conditions, group options and the physical condition of participants, may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on tour. We reserve the right to change this schedule in the interest of our guests, safety, comfort and general well being.
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The following information will help you to plan your dream trip to Bhutan.
1. When and how to visit Bhutan?
Choose your traveling date like Arrival/Departure date. You also need to choose entry/depart Bhutan via AIR or LAND.
By Air: Druk Air, the national carriers is the only service operator in the kingdom and operates several flights per week from Bangkok (Thailand), Delhi & Kolkata (India) and Kathmandu (Nepal) to Paro (Bhutan). The Paro International Airport is located about an hour and a half drive from Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.
Paro airport is daylight restricted, and the flights are totally dependent on the weather. As a result, sometimes flights are delayed. It is therefore a good idea to keep at least 24 hours of transit time for connecting flights out of Paro. You might also want to consider traveling on a non-restricted ticket so that if you miss a connecting flight, you can be rerouted or seated on the first available carrier.
Sometimes flights into Paro are disrupted because of unfavorable weather conditions. If this occurs, the flight will stop for the night at the transit airport. To be prepared, you may want to carry your essential personal items in your carry-on luggage.
By Land: Phuentsholing, a Bhutanese town in the southwest has road access to India. It is located about 170 km from the Indian domestic airport at Bagdogra, West Bengal. Phuentsholing is about 172 km from Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan and is about 6hours drive distance. And S/
2. What are your itineraries?
All the tours can be customized and extended as per our valued client’s requirements. There are sample itineraries for your kind reference and it will give you some general idea of the likely trip scheduled.
Complete the tour request form and submit it to us. Send us correct name list. We will send you the flight reservation status via email.
After confirming your reservation, we need the scanned copy of member’s passport.
Please remit us full payments and send us the copy of remittance paper via email. Visa will not be accepted without full payment.
We will send you the flight ticket copy and Visa Clearance Copy prior to your departure to Bhutan via email. You need to print out and carry along with you.
Start packing and looking forward to have a memorable trip in the LandThunder Dragon, DrukYul.
Hot stone bath (Dhotsho) is a traditional bath of Bhutan, where a tradition of heating up stones and then soaking in the water that is in turn heated by the stones. This is also a curative method and is used throughout the country We Bhutanese belief that this bath has so much of medicinal benefits. Some diseases are curable-like joint pains, hypertension, stomach disorder, arthritis and many other minor diseases. Especially for the old age, where we have lots of body pains, joints pains helps a lot by this Hot Stone Bath (Dhotsho).
I think, the minerals in the rocks have certain chemicals, which can cure certain disease of our body. Hot stone bath has no side effects. It is in its pure natural form. We can organize the hot stone bath during your stay in Bhutan.
The Bhutanese textiles are rich, vibrant, and colorful and are a complex art form as well as an integral part of the Bhutanese culture. This Bhutan weaving experiences will give you an insight about the rich textiles in Bhutan. You can sit one of the handlooms of Bhutan and weave your self practically. We promise that you will really enjoy this with great satisfaction in your life.
We will also see or learn the natural coloring and dyeing. You can bring your own materials like handkerchief to dye and color. So visit Bhutan and experience it practically by yourself.
Folk Performing Arts & Music in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
We have Cultural Program Performing groups, which they will perform like Traditional folk songs, dances and keeps original tunes and dances alive. Moreover, new choreography for some traditional and regional songs is sometimes developed.
The troupe also performs mask dances that have historical and spiritual significance.
Tiger’s Nest is most visited spot in Bhutan and it is much awaited by every tourist who visits Bhutan to climb to Tiger’s Nest.
It takes about 2 hrs 30mins up steep climb through the forest of pine, oak and Rhododendron. However you can ride the horse and climb till the Taktshang cafeteria.
The above activities can be incorporated easily into your travel itinerary. However some activities need to pay some additional fees. So let us know which activities you would like to experiences so that we will include in your invoice.
Trip Length: 08Nights/09days
Costs
1pax = USD 2180
2 Pax = USD 2090 per person
3 Pax & above = USD 1845 per person.
The above price is inclusive of the followings:
- Government Royalty USD 65/person/night
- All government Taxes.
- Lodging (3* hotel – Twin Sharing)
- Meals (Three Meals a day)
- Comfortable Land Transportation within Bhutan.
- Service of guides (English Speaking)
- Camping Equipment & Haulage of trekking tours.
- Visa Fee of USD 40/person
- Mineral Water
- Tea/coffee with snacks ever evening at hotel
- Trying and wearing of our Traditional Costumes and photo shoot.
The above price shall be exclusive of the following:
- Travel Insurance Coverage
- Medical Expenses
- Laundry
- Drinks
- Sleeping bags on treks.
- Tips to guide and driver, others
- Personal bills and others
- Airfare.
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