8-Day Bhutan Druk Path Trek
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Drive over high mountain passes and through rapidly changing vegetation from pine forests to hills covered in rhododendrons, magnolias and dwarf bamboo – abundant with birds and wildlife. The centrepiece to this Bhutan trek is time spent exploring the beautiful Thimphu Valley, the capital city.
Connecting the Thimphu Valley with Paro, the Druk Path is the most popular in Bhutan with over a 1,200 trekkers a year. Hopping from campsite to campsite, the ascent is gradual but challenging. Your reward is the stunning views of the Himalayan range that the peaceful sounds of nature that will surround you when you reach your destination each day.
Connecting the Thimphu Valley with Paro, the Druk Path is the most popular in Bhutan with over a 1,200 trekkers a year. Hopping from campsite to campsite, the ascent is gradual but challenging. Your reward is the stunning views of the Himalayan range that the peaceful sounds of nature that will surround you when you reach your destination each day.
Itinerary
Day 1
Paro Sightseeing
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Our guide will wait in the arrivals hall. Check in to your hotel and then head out sightseeing in Paro. Your tour will include the National Museum which is also a 17th-century fortress, Drukyel Dzong, the weekend market if it is open and Kyichu Lhakhang for a stunning view across the valley. You'll have dinner at your hotel tonight.
Accommodation
Tashi Namgay Resort★4 star
Activities
Paro Ta Dzong National Museum
Drukgyel Dzong
Kyichu Lhakhang
Restaurants
Tashi Namgay Resort
Transportations
Private Driver from Paro International Airport to Paro
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Paro
Day 2
Hike to Taktshang Monastery and Drive to Chele La View Point
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Taktsang Monastery, famously known as Tiger Nest Monastery, is located in Paro, Bhutan. The monastery is one of the most venerated places of pilgrimage in the Himalayan. The 35 km drive is through dense spruce and larch forests. On a clear day, there are spectacular views of Mt. Jumolhari, Jichu Drake and adjoining peaks to the North West, as well as the view of Haa and Paro valley.
Accommodation
Tashi Namgay Resort★4 star
Activities
Hike to Tiger's Nest
Chele La Pass
Free Time in ParoOptional Activity
Restaurants
Taktsang Cafeteria
Tashi Namgay Resort
Transportations
Private Driver from Paro to Paro Taktsang
Private Driver from Taktsang Trail to Paro
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Paro
Day 3
Start of Druk Path Trek
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The start of the Druk Path Trek is at the historic Ta Dzong, the National Museum. We follow a farm road until our trail passes through pine forests. The trail is uphill all the way until Jela Dzong, a temple built as a war fortress in the olden days, overlooking the Paro Valley below. Rest early tonight in preparation for tomorrow's hike.
Accommodation
Jele Dzong Camp
Activities
Start of the Druk Path Trek (10km/3,450 metres)
Transportations
Private Driver from Paro to National Museum of Bhutan
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Paro
Day 4
Trek from Jela Dzong to Jangchublakha
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Today’s trail looks like the setting of Stephen Spielberg’s Jurassic Park. With ancient firs wrapped in Spanish moss, the trek is challenging as you ascend and descend through forsts. A dinosaur or a Bhutanese yeti might surprise you around the bend. Or it may just be a yak, as you approach the next campsite next to a yak herder stop.
Accommodation
Jangchu Lakha Camp
Activities
Trek Jele Dzong to Jangchu Lakha (10km/3,760 metres)
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Paro
Jidekha
Day 5
Trek from Jangchu Lakha to Jimilang Tsho
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Today the trek starts off with a climb, overlooking the rolling valleys below. Rhododendrons and other high altitude shrubs line the rocky trail which climbs up and down as you get closer to the lake. On a clear day, Jumolhari can be seen as you approach Jimilang Tsho. The campsite is right next to the lake and has stunning views across the mountains.
Accommodation
Jimilang Tsho Camp
Activities
Trek from Jangchu Lakha to Jimilang Tsho (13km/3,956 metres)
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Jidekha
Thimphu
Day 6
Trek from Jimilang Tsho to Labana
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The trail will take us through dwarf rhododendrons and junipers. We will first pass the lakes of Janatso and then, as we near Labana we will pass the Simkotha lake where there is a campsite. The view of the far ridge across the valley you have trekked will fill you with a sense of personal satisfaction and renew you with extra confidence in yourself. Labana is the last ascent of the day.
Accommodation
Labana Camp
Activities
Trek from Jimilang Tsho to Labana (15 km/4,100 metres)
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Thimphu
Day 7
Trek from Labana to Phakoding
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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. From this point on, it’s all downhill. We will cross the finish line at the temple and meditation centre complex at Phajoding. Our transport will meet us just as we start emerging from the forest and drive to Paro.
Accommodation
Tashi Namgay Resort★4 star
Activities
Trek from Labana to Phajoding (12km/4,100 metres)
Free Time in ParoOptional Activity
Restaurants
Tashi Namgay Resort
Transportations
Private Driver from Phajoding Monastery to Paro
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Thimphu
Phajoding
Paro
Day 8
Departure
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Today we will bid a fond farewell to this beautiful Himalayan country and take an early flight back to your onward destination. We hope by now you would have made some friends and also kept many photos and beautiful memories of your Bhutan trek! We look forward to seeing you again in this beautiful land of endless enchantments!
Restaurants
Tashi Namgay Resort
Transportations
Paro Airport Drop Off
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Paro
Included in Price
- 7 nights accommodation
- 10 activities
- 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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