Trip Overview

	Trip Profile Druk Path Trek,
	Type Trekking
	Span 7 Days
	Accomodation 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and standard hotel during the tour
	Meal Plan Breakfast in Kathmandu. Full board meals during trek.

Druk Path Trek at a glance

Druk path trek is a most popular trek in Bhutan which starts up from Paro & ends in Thimpu valley or vice-versa. It's a moderate trek & can be possible to do within 7 days.

Witness chains of the mountain between two valleys & catch the glimpse of crystal clear view of the lake. Alongside, Rhododendron forests, the Chomolhari mountain & glorious natural beauty makes this trek demanding trek among the trekkers.

Highlights
● Get a stunning view of mountains between two valleys
● Discover a beautiful lake teeming with fish along the valley
● Witness Chomolhari mountain second-highest unclimbed mountain peak

7 Day(s) Detailed Itinerary

Arrival on:Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure from: Kathmandu, Nepal

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Day 1: Arrival at Paro (2,250 m)

Activities:

Flight into Paro, Bhutan's national carrier Druk Air
Stunning views of the world’s highest peaks to lush green Paro valley

Elevation:2250m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Standard Hotel in Paro

Day 2: Drive to Ta Dzong & trek to Jili Dzong

Activities:

Drive to Ta Dzong (National Museum) in Paro
Pass through gravel trail & farmlands
Accompanied by beautiful pine forests to Damche Gom

Elevation: 3480m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house

Day 3: Trek to Jangchulakha

Activities:

Steep uphill climb
Walk through dense woods, alpine species of trees and dwarf rhododendrons trees.
Witness summer yak herders camps and the Himalayan views

Elevation: 3770m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house

Day 4: Trek to Jimgelang Tsho

Activities:

The promising sight of Himalayan peaks
Exceptional view of the valley
On reaching the campsite, visit Jimgelang Tsho Lake

Elevation: 3870m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house

Day 5: Trek to Simkotra Tsho

Activities:

Trek through low alpine region, along with dwarf rhododendron trees
Cross beautiful glacial lake, Janetso Lake
witness few yak herder camps

Elevation: 4110m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house

Day 6: Trek to Phajoding

Activities:

Gentle uphill climb
View of Mount Gangkar Puensum, the highest mountain in Bhutan
Visit Phajoding Monastery.

Elevation:3750m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house

Day 7: Trek to Mothitang

Activities:

Hike downhill through the beautiful blue pinewood
Reach Mothitang & drive to Thimpu
Visit the Handicrafts Emporium- Bhutanese handicrafts

Elevation: 2620m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house

Day 8: Early morning drive to Paro

Activities:

Early morning drive to paro
Hike up to hike up (or horse ride) to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s nest).
Visit Kyichu Lhahang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan

Elevation: 2,200m

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea house

Day 9: Depart Paro

Activities:

Transfer to airport
Scenic fly back to kathmandu

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel

Inclusion

What's included?

Bhutan visa fee and permits
Breakfast,Lunch and dinner during the trek.
First aid medical kit
Fresh seasonal fruits after the dinner (while on the trek).
Licensed, experienced and English speaking tour guides
Lodge expenses during the trek.
Upscale Adventures duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map.

What's not included?

Additional meals and drinks
Cost for additional trips.
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu flight tickets.
Meals in the city except for breakfast and other mentioned special dinner.
Nepal arrival visa.
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation).
Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation