Bhutan: Druk Path Trek

Guide

A Bhutanese leader will accompany the group in Bhutan. We have a representative in Kathmandu who will advise you on sightseeing etc and answer any questions you may have. The trek is on a full service basis whereby the general camp chores will be performed by our local staff, including setting up and breaking camp, and all meal preparation. Your main luggage is carried for you and you will only need to carry whatever you require for that day's walk.

Meals

Breakfast is included throughout the trip plus 9 lunches and 9 dinners whilst in Bhutan. The hotel/restaurant meals in Bhutan are usually buffet style and include Bhutanese and Western food. Bhutanese food can sometimes be considered a little bland - this is generally because chillies are frequently used in traditional dishes, and these are often omitted to adapt to foreigners' tastes. However, you will find an assortment of meat, vegetable, rice and potato dishes and many examples of the infamous 'Ema Datshi' (chillies and cheese) so there will be plenty of nutrients for your day ahead! Whilst camping, the staff will bring a hot drink (usually tea) to your tent each morning. When you reach camp in the afternoon tea and biscuits will be served. At breakfast, dinner and in the afternoons, there is a choice of hot drinks. Breakfasts typically include cereal and/or porridge plus toast and eggs. Lunch on trek is usually served as a picnic en route (except on shorter days when it is in camp). Lunch and dinner typically include soup to start, followed by a variety of hot dishes (both local and western) such as potatoes/chips, vegetables, curry, pasta, rice, dhal and vegetables. At dinner time a dessert such as fresh or tinned fruit, fritters or cake is also served. Please note that although some meals will include meat, it is not as readily available whilst camping. Please allow approximately £25-30 ($30-40) per day for other main meals in Kathmandu.

Others

All transport and listed activities

Transport

For all transfers and road journeys we use a private bus. For the flights between Paro and Kathmandu we use either Druk Air or Bhutan Airlines. All bookings on regional flights are made in economy class. Paro-Kathmandu flights: Please note the Druk Air schedules, for flights between Nepal and Bhutan are notoriously unpredictable and the final timetable is often published very late. The itinerary is based on the latest schedules but these are subject to change. Should there be a change of schedule we will amend the itinerary and update the Trip Notes, and advise any clients booked as soon as possible. Please be aware that due to a country-wide initiative to improve the roads connecting major towns, road conditions can be incredibly varied in Bhutan. Wet weather can have a detrimental effect and there may be occasions in which the van is held in a traffic jam/road block. If your leaders is made aware of bad conditions then they will make every effort to inform you of any potential delays, and will arrange alternative activities if necessary (i.e. a short walk) whilst we are waiting.

Accommodation

You will spend 7 nights in hotels with en suite rooms and 4 nights in full service camps. The hotels we use in Bhutan are simple but comfortable and all rooms have attached bathrooms. The camping will be in spacious 2-person tents. We will also provide dining and toilet tents, chairs, tables, cooking and kitchen gear and there will be a team of support staff. All groups will be accompanied by a local leader, who will be supported by a cook, assistant guides and yakmen. Whilst on the trek you will be woken up with a cup of hot tea, and we will also provide a small bowl of warm washing water in the mornings.

Others

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request - limited availability) — Nepalese visa or vaccinations