Druk Path Trek

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7 Days | 6 Nights

Highlights

The six day 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 Druk Path 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 third day hikers 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 or September-November

Itinerary

Day 1: Paro-Jili Dzong

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.

Distance	7 km
Time	4-5 hours
Ascent	Ascent 1,090 m
Camp Altitude	3,480 m

Day 2: Jili Dzong-Jangchulakha

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 tress. You may see herders and their yaks around your campsite.

Distance	10 km
Time	4-5 hours
Ascent	Ascent 310 m, descent 50 m
Camp Altitude	3,770 m

Day 3: Jangchukha-Jimelang Tsho

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.

Distance	11 km
Time	4 hours
Ascent	Ascent 330 m
Camp Altitude	3,870 m

Day 4: Jimelang Tsho-Simkotra Tsho

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.

Distance	11 km
Time	4 hours
Ascent	Ascent 820 m
Camp Altitude	4,110 m

Day 5: Simkotra Tsho-Phajoding

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 Phadjoding Monastery.

Distance	10 km
Time	3-4 hours
Ascent	Ascent 130 m
Camp Altitude	3,750 m

Day 6: Phojoding-Mothithang

After passing Phadjoding 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.

Distance	4-5 km
Time	3 hours
Ascent	descent 1,130 m
Camp Altitude	……… m

Day 7: Finish

The Druk Path finishes at the Bhutan Broadcast Service (BBS) Telecommunication Tower, offering great view of the city of Thimphu.

Distance	………..
Time	………….
Ascent	……….. m
Camp Altitude	…………. m

General Inclusions

3 Stars Hotel
Visa and Royalty fee
3 meals a day & tea/coffee with snacks
Knowledgeable English speaking guide
Dedicated Vehicle
Entry fees & bottled/boiled drinking water
Horses, cook and helpers on the trek
Weather proof sleeping tent & kitchen tent
Dinning tent with chairs and tables
Toilet tent, toilet seats & tissue papers
Comfortable thick sleeping mattress
Pillows & hot water bags
Carpet inside sleeping tent/below mattress
First Aid Medical kid

General Exclusions

Flight tickets
Travel Insurance
Personal Shoppings

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Terms

The approval of tourists VISA is contingent on the full payment of the tour
Flight ticket payment is subject to the Ticketing Time Limit issued by the airlines

Tour Cancellation and Refund Policy

30 to 15 days prior to arrival - 20% of the total tour cost will be levied as cancellation fee.
14 to 7 days prior to arrival - 50% of the tour cost will be levied as cancellation fee.
Less than a week prior to arrival - 100% cancellation charge will be levied as cancellation fee.

Flight Ticket Cancellation and Refund Policy

Subject to the cancellation terms of the Airlines.

Rescheduling Tour Dates

There are no charges for rescheduling your trip. However the package cost may increase, hotel rates, airline charges are subject to change depending on your new travelling dates.