Druk Path Trek
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March – May & Mid September – November
This is a short five day trek, which leads from Paro to Thimphu, crossing a chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. The route is sparsely inhabited. There are wonderful lakes teeming with fish and the area is famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests, which bloom in May. In the clear weather of late autumn and winter there are great views of the Himalayas.
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Sightseeing
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Treks And Walks
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Activity Level Moderate
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Group Size Small Group
All about the Druk Path Trek.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- One of the most picturesque & popular trek in Bhutan.
- Visit to the beautiful lakes of Jimilang Tsho, Janey Tsho and Simkotha Tsho.
- Trek through thick Rhododendron forests.
FACT FILE:
- Type of Tour : Treks & Walks
- Grade : Moderate
- Maximum Altitude : 4210m/13,813 ft.
- Tour Duration : 08 Nights
- Trek Duration : 04 Nights/05 Days
- Best Season : Mar.– May & Mid Sep. – Nov.
- Ex- Destination : Paro
- Accommodation (Nights) : Hotel – 04; Camping – 04
- Food Plan : Hotel – Bed & breakfast, On the Trek – All meals included
- Travel & Transport : Transfers & sightseeing in SUV/MUV.
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
Travel:
- Transfers & sightseeing in SUV/MUV.
Others:
- Complimentary Duffel Bag, Sack and Cap.
- Permits fees.
- English speaking guide for entire tour.
- Necessary porterage and camping equipment for the trek.
- Sleeping Bag
- Local Guide/Trek leader on the trek.
Whats not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
- Goods & Service Tax as applicable.
- Travel to & from Paro.
- Visa Fees (Applicable for Foreign Nationals only)
- Festival Surcharge (If any during the time of travel)
- Lunch and Dinner expenses in Thimphu and Paro.
- Monument visit fees as per itinerary (approx. INR 2500/- to INR 3000/- per head).
- Camera fees
- Any expenses of personal nature such as mineral water, laundry, liquor, etc.
- Any kind of insurance such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation, etc.
- Tips to hotel staff, drivers, guides etc.
- Any extra costs incurred due to extension/change of the itinerary because of natural calamities, flight delays, road blocks, vehicle breakdown etc. factors beyond the control of “Countryside Adventure Holidays Pvt. Ltd.” and its associates.
- Items not specified in the above in “Cost Includes”.
We can customize a similar tour to suit your requirements or if you are an independent traveller you can check our Countryside Fixed Departures.
- Day 1 Arrival in Paro (2300m/7546 ft.)
- Day 2 Paro - Excursion to Taktsang Monastery & back
- Day 3 Paro - Jela Dzong (3480m/11,418 ft; 10 km; 6 hrs)
- Day 4 Jela Dzong – Jangchu Lakha (3770m/12,369 ft; 10 km; 3 - 4 hrs)
- Day 5 Jangchu Lakha – Jimilang Tsho (3870m/12,698 ft; 11 km; 4 hrs)
- Day 6 Jimilang Tsho – Camp above Simkotha Tso (4110m/13,485 ft; 11 km; 4 - 5 hrs)
- Day 7 Camp above Simkotha Tso - Labana La (4210m/13,813 ft.) - Thimphu (2200m/7218 ft; 14 - 15 km; 6 - 7 hrs)
- Day 8 Thimphu sightseeing
- Day 9 Thimphu – Paro (51 km; 1½ - 2 hrs)
Accommodation & Food:
- Paro & Thimphu: In hotels on twin sharing basis; Bed & Breakfast basis.
- On the Trek: In small camping tents on twin sharing basis; All meals included.
Place | Classic Hotels Envisaged or similar | Premium Hotels Envisaged or Similar |
Paro | Mandala Resort or Namsaycholing or Janka Resort | Olathang/ Tenziling Resort/ Tashi Namgay Resort or similar |
Thimpu | Hotel Dorji Elements or Hotel Wangchuk, or Hotel Migmar or similar | City Hotel/ Osel/ Namgay Heritage or similar |