Druk
Trekking Tour
Duration:
9 Nights / 10 Days
Places to Visit:
( Paro - Kychu Lhakhang -
Jangchulakha - Jimilangtso - Phajoding - Thimphu - Punakha - Paro)
This
is a short five day trek which leads from Paro to Thimphu or vice versa, crossing
the chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. Although the route is
sparsely inhabited, there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish and the area
is famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests which bloom in May. In the
clear weather of late autumn and winter there are great views of the Himalayas.
Season: This trek is usually possible
from late February to June and from September to December.
Day 01 Arrive Paro. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Evening at
leisure. O/nt at Hotel in Paro.
Day 02 Paro
Sightseeing. Visit Drukgyel Dzong, on the way visit Kychu Lhakhang. After
lunch visit National Museum and Paro Dzong. O/nt at Hotel in Paro.
Day 03 Paro-Jele Dzong. Start Trek above the Museum and
gradually climb upto Jele Dzong. Atl: 2590m, dist: 7 Kms. O/nt Camp.
Day 04 Jele Dzong Jangchulakha. The trail takes you
through thick alpine forest and rhododendron tree. Camp site at the height
of 2900m distance 10 km.
Day 05 Jangchulakha
Jimilangtso. On the clear day, there are beautiful views of mountains and
the valley. Campsite near the lake alt. 3350m. Distance 11 km. O/nt Camp.
Day 06 Jimilangtso Phajoding. The trail continues
with gradual climb. If weather permits, beautiful views of Mount Gangkhar
Phunsum can be seen. Campsite near the monastery alt. 3116 m. Distance 21
km. O/nt Camp.
Day 07 Phajoding Thimpu
Sightseeing. the trek to thimpu is down hill through blue pine forest.
Distance 8 km. Evening at leisure. O/nt at Hotel in Thimpu.
Day
08 Thimpu - Punakha / Wagdi. Morning Thimpu sightseeing, visit
Memorial Chorten, Painting School, National Library, Bhutanese Hand Made
Paper factory. After lunch drive to Punakha across the Dochula Pass (Alt.
3050 m) where one can see the beautiful views of Eastern HIMALAYAS Ranges.
O/nt at Hotel in Wangdi.
Day 09Punakha Thimphu.
Visit Wangdi Dzong and later visit Punakha Dzong, which is the winter home
of Central Monk Body (Je - Khenpo). On the way back visit Chimi Lhakhang and
then transfer to Paro. O/nt at Hotel in Paro.
Day 10 Paro
Departure.
| DRUK
PATH TREK, 10 DAYS GRADE: EASY 2 DAYS PARO, 5 DAYS TREKKING, 3 DAYS
THIMPU NETT COST PER PERSON |
GROUP SIZE
1 PAX
2 PAX
3 - 4 PAX
5
& Above |
USD
1800
1710
1620
1530 |
SURCHARGE
+ 40 %
+ 30 % |
Cost Includes » Twin sharing accommodation in
the best available accommodation mode (hotel or tourist cottage) on tour
» Full board meals
» Ground transfers
»
Sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking Guide
»
Entrance fees and permits. During trek
» Accommodation in Tents
» Freshly cooked meals
» Dining / Toilet tents, Ponies,
and riding horses (on request) backed by skillful and experienced crew.
Cost Excludes » Air fare
» Bhutan Visa
fee (US$ 20 payable upon arrival at the airport)
» Nepal re-entry
visa fee
» Travel Insurance and expenses of personal nature.
