The Druk Path is a 5 day trek that starts from the city of Paro and ends at the city of Thimphu in Bhutan. The trek meanders through absolute wilderness, spectacular sights and high altitudes (highest is 4100 metres above sea level); chances are that you won’t see a single animal forget meeting humans – such is the remoteness of the trek path.
Druk Path Trek
TRAVEL PLAN
Day 1:– Arrival at Paro International Airport followed by sightseeing
Day 2:– Hike to Tiger’s Nest – for acclimatisation
Day 3:– Day 01 of Druk Path – Jele Dzong (7 km/4-5 hours, overnight camp)
Day 4:– Day 02 of Trek – Jele Dzong – Jangchulakha (10 km/5.5-6 hours, overnight camp)
Day 5:– Day 03 of Trek – Jangchulakha – Jigmelangtsho (11 km/4-5 hours, overnight camp)
Day 6:– Day 04 of Trek – Jigmelangtsho – Labana (15 km/6-7 hours, overnight camp)
Day 7:– Day 05 of Trek – Labana – Thimphu via Phajoding (10km/5 hours). Transfer to Paro. Overnight in Paro
Day 8:– Day 08 – Departure from Paro
TRIP FEES:
You may be aware that Bhutan has a Low Volume, High Value tourism policy that enables the country to protect its pristine environment and continue to be the Last Shangri-la on earth.
Owing to this policy, tourists are required to pay a per day tariff of 250 USD, per person. This tariff includes 65 USD royalty which is deducted by the government directly and is used in the educational sector in the country.
Indian passport holders are exempt from this tariff.
However, treks are a bit expensive to undertake in Bhutan as the trek group comprises of a trek guide, cook, attendant and horse boy. Since burning of wood is not allowed in the wilderness in Bhutan, we are constrained to carry gas cylinders, food stock for the number of days of the trek, and all camping gear, on mules and horses. The campsite is elaborate and will have a kitchen tent, a dining tent, sleeping tents and a toilet tent. Sleeping tents are arranged based on the group size and can be on twin sharing basis or for single occupancy.
– 1200 INR per person per day SDF
– Accommodation in 3 star property in Paro on twin sharing basis (hotel list is shared in advance)
– Tents on the trek (single/double available)
– Sleeping Bags
– All meals when not on trek (i.e. in towns)
– All meals including evening tea/coffee, snacks during the trek (your choice of cuisine can be arranged)
– Trek staff – guide, horseman, cook, attendant etc.
– Registered English speaking Guide
– Dedicated vehicle while in towns
– Driver charges, parking etc.
– Walking sticks
– Beverages, snacks, etc. in towns
– Beverages on the trek
– Laundry, expenses of a personal nature etc.
– Entry charges to museums, monuments etc.
– Anything not mentioned in inclusion.
Air Tickets to Bhutan
Only two airlines fly into Bhutan – Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines. You can take a flight from Delhi to land at Paro, Bhutan’s international airport.
The air fare works on a dynamic system. A passport with minimum 6 months validity is a pre-requisite. Indians can also travel with a Voter’s ID card.
We can book air tickets for Bhutan but a 2% service charge is applicable on all invoices.
1. 75% advance to book the holiday, 25% 3 weeks prior to departure
2. Read our Cancellation Rules
3. Credit Card and Debit Card transactions will entail an extra 2% charge
4. Want to Pay in EMIs? Just ask!
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I have travelled the world, taken roads trips in Australia and New Zealand. But I will rate my trip to Bhutan as the best I have taken.
Deepthi & Rasick Gowda, Bengaluru
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