Bhutan: Druk Path Trek
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- No booking fees
- duration 12 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-99 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-7830
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- Operated in English
- Embark on a short classic trek through the beautiful Bhutanese countryside
- Gain an insight into the local way of life
- Visit cultural highlights including Dzong in Paro and the Memorial Chorten in Thimpu
- Witness Bhutan's colourful, vibrant festivals (on festival departures)
- Visit the incredible Taktsang Tiger's Nest Monastery
The Druk Path is one of the classic treks in Bhutan and follows an ancient, high-level trade route from Paro to Thimphu in a country visited by only a lucky few. Trek through splendid rhododendron forests, past yak herder settlements, across several passes, and camp beside clear mountain lakes with spectacular views of the peaks that border Tibet. Experience the fascinating culture of Bhutan and, on specific departures, colourful festivals with masked dances and general joviality.
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Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu
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Day 2: Fly to Paro; visit Paro Dzong and museum
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Day 3: Warm-up hike to Taktsang Monastery
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Day 4: Trek to Jele Dzong
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Day 5: Trek to Jangchulaka
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Day 6: Follow the ridge with spectacular views of Jichdrake to reach Jimi Lang Tsho
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Day 7: Trek to Labana
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Day 8: Cross the Labana Pass and descend to Phajoding; transfer to Thimphu
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Day 9: Thimphu sightseeing. Festival departures: Spend the day at Thimphu/Dechenphug Tshechu Festival
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Day 10: Paro Sightseeing. Festival departures: Spend the day at Paro Festival
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Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu
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Day 12: End Kathmandu
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- All breakfasts, nine lunches, nine dinners
- All transport and listed activities
- Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
- Tour leader throughout
- Bhutanese visa
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (limited availability)
- Nepalese visa or vaccinations
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Bhutan: Druk Path Trek tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 04 October 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 04 October 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceBhutan: Druk Path Trek tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Bhutan: Druk Path Trek tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
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How much money do I need to bring with me?
Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.
- Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?
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How much should my backpack weigh?
A properly packed backpack (not including your day pack) should ideally not weigh more than 13 kg. It is also important to note that if you are taking a flight to the start of your trek, many smaller aircraft have weight restrictions. For example, if you are flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, you are only allowed 10kg of checked luggage, and 5 kg of hand baggage. Thus, in case of a small flight, you should ideally pack a 10 kg backpack for checked luggage, and then add 5 kg in your hand baggage. You can then re-shuffel the weigt once you start your trek at the trailhead.
- Do I need a porter?
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Do I require a porter for carrying water?
On most popular treks you can expect plenty of places where you can refill your water bottle, meaning you don’t need to carry a huge water supply with you. Bring an extra bottle of water if you are concerned. If you already have a porter, you can ask him/her to carry water as long as it is within the weight limit. Another option is to carry water purification tablets or LifeStraw, both of which can be found in Kathmandu.