10 days tour

Druk Path Trek With Culture Tour - 10 Days

$ 3,396 .25 USD

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Druk Path Trek With Culture Tour - 10 Days

This tour includes:

Transport

Airport pickup and drop All the trasportation by private vehicle

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner include in this price. Mineral water all time during the tour and trekking

Guide

Personal specialized English speaking guide Porters

Accommodation

4 night accommodation with tented camp 5 night accommodation with 3 star hotel

Others

All meals, tea & snacks Government taxes, permits, Bhutan Visa fee Sightseeing entrance fees for museums and monuments Porter and pack animals for the trekking Trekking equipments like 2-men sleeping tents, dining tents, kitchen tents, toilet tents, and sleeping mats

Insurance

Guide and Porter Insurance included

Not included:

Others

Airfare to/from Paro, Bhutan Items of a personal nature (personal gear, telephone calls, beverages, internet , laundry etc.) Trip cancellation and Medical/Evacuation Insurance Tips for Staff/guide

Flights

Flight ticket not include in this price

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Itinerary of your trip Druk Path Trek With Culture Tour - 10 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Paro (2250M/7382Ft)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Paro (2250M/7382Ft)

      The flight to Paro crosses the Himalayan Mountains, affording spectacular views of the awesome peaks, including the sacred Jumolhari and Jichu Drake peaks in Bhutan. On arrival you will be greeted by the guide and transfer to the hotel. After lunch, visit the Ta Dzong, once a fortified lookout tower that is now the National Museum. Then walk down the trail to visit the Rinpung Dzong meaning โ€œfortress of the heap of jewels". Next visit Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country. From there you will be taken to the Drugyal Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort), which was built in 1646 to commemorate Bhutanโ€™s victory over Tibetan invaders during the 1600s. On a clear day you can see Mount Jumolhari, Bhutanโ€™s second-highest mountain at 7,314meters. Overnight hotel in Paro.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Acclimatization Hike To Tigerโ€™S Nest (3180M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Acclimatization Hike To Tigerโ€™S Nest (3180M)

      After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tigerโ€™s Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutanโ€™s most famous monastery situated at 3180 meters. Guru Rinpoche (spiritual master) is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands. Lunch will be served in the Cafeteria Restaurant, located about halfway up on the mountain. The monastery is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. After having explored the monastery, you will hike down to Paro. Overnight hotel in paro.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Trek Paro-Jele Dzong(3480M
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Trek Paro-Jele Dzong(3480M

      After breakfast in your hotel, you will drive to the roadhead at the National Museum from where you will start the trek. The trek trail is rather gradual up till the camp and if the weather is clear the Paro valley can be seen with snow-capped mountains behind including Jumolhari in the distance. Above the camp is Jele La Dzong (3,400m) and Jele Dzong is mostly in ruins and there is a Lhakhang with the statute of Buddha Sakyamuni. Overnight camp. Altitude 3480m.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Jele Dzong- Jangchulakha(3770M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Jele Dzong- Jangchulakha(3770M)

      Before your trek, you can explore the Jele Dzong which sits at 3570m. Todayโ€™s trek begins with an hour and half climb and then ascend gradually up. The trail takes you through thick alpine forests and rhododendrons crossing the Jele La (3490m). You may see yak herders around your campsite. There are fascinating views of Jumolhari and other snow capped mountains and you can also hear some Monal peasants during the day. Overnight camp. Altitude 3770m.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Jangchulakha-Jimilangtsho (3870M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Jangchulakha-Jimilangtsho (3870M)

      The trail climbs steeply to the Jangchulakha (4180m). On a clear day the views of the mountains and valleys are sensational. Descending from the pass you arrive at your camp beside the Jimilangtsho lakes. These lakes are famous for their giant sized trouts. Also there are great views of 6,989m Jichu Drake, the peak representing the protective deity of Paro and Gangkar Puensum (7497m), Bhutanโ€™s highest mountain. Overnight camp. Altitude 3870m.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Jimilangtsho-Simkota (4110M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Jimilangtsho-Simkota (4110M)

      The trails climbs up from lower end of the lake and makes a traverse along the side of the ridge, then descends to a single stone shelter. Again ascend to a summit at 4050m overlooking Janetsho Lake. Today you may come across some yak herderโ€™s camp and get an idea how these people live. Camp is close to Simkota Lake. Overnight camp. Altitude 4110m.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Simkotaโ€“Phajoding-Thimphu (2350M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Simkotaโ€“Phajoding-Thimphu (2350M)

      Today you begin with gradual climb and if the weather permits, you will enjoy majestic view of Mount Gangkar Puensum, and also the other peaks. The trail slowly descends through junipers trees to a community hall near Phajoding. From Phajoding the trek to Thimphu is downhill all the way, passing through a forested area of mostly blue pine. On arrival, check into hotel in Thimphu. Overnight hotel in Thimphu. 

  • Day 8 Day 8: Thimphu-Punakha(2350M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Thimphu-Punakha(2350M)

      After breakfast you will visit the Kingโ€™s Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned from 1952-1972), Nunnery temple, the National Library (which houses ancient manuscripts), and the School of Arts and Crafts (also known as the painting school). You will also visit the National Institute of Traditional Medicine, the traditional paper factory and the majestic Tashichhodzong. After lunch, enjoy the scenic drive to Punakha with a stop for tea at Dochu La (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. From the pass, drive downhill through the forests of rhododendron, fir and hemlock. You will arrive at Punakha after traversing through rice field and along the bank of Punakha River. Overnight hotel in Punakha.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Punakha-Paro(2250M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Punakha-Paro(2250M)

      After breakfast, you will visit the Punakha Dzong, which is stunningly situated in between the male and female rivers like an anchored ship. Then drive to Paro. On the way, you will stop at Metshina Village and take a 20-minute walk through the rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang, which is a fertility temple dedicated to Divine Madman or Lama Drukpa Kuenley. If you wish, receive the blessing from the Lamaโ€™s wooden phallus! Continue drive to Paro via Dochu La Pass. Here, you will visit the new Druk Wangyal Monastery, which is the only of its kind in the country with elaborate paintings depicting the lineage of the present monarchy and their visionary works. Stop in Thimphu for lunch. Later in the evening, you can drive to Paro. Overnight hotel in Paro

  • Day 10 Day 10: Depart Paro
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Depart Paro

      End of the departure from Airport. 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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