Embark on the exhilarating Druk Path Trek in Bhutan, exploring pristine landscapes, high Himalayan ridges, and semi-nomadic lifestyles. Best times to go are March to June and September to November.
Arrive Paro International Airport & Sightseeing in Paro (2200m)
National Museum of Bhutan འབུག་གར་གལེན་ས་དང་མ་ - On your arrival at Paro International Airport, you’ll be received by our guide and the driver and then escort you on your first adventure in this beautiful Kingdom.
The National Museum of Bhutan is located in Paro just above the Rinpung Dzong (administrative headquarter of the Paro district). It is housed in an ancient watchtower called Paro Ta Dzong (Ta Dzong means “watchtower fortress”) built in 1649. It displays hundreds of ancient Bhutanese artifacts and artworks including traditional costumes, armour, weaponry and handcrafted implements for daily life. The collection at the National Museum preserves a snapshot of the rich cultural traditions of the country. This unique ancient watchtower was converted into the National Museum in 1968.
Rinpung Dzong - Paro Rinpung Dzong (Rinpung Dzong means “fortress of the heap of jewels”) was built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1646 and established as the administrative and monastic centre of the western region. Today, the Dzong serves as the office of the governor of Paro district and head of the district monk body in Paro.
A great annual festival known as Paro Tsechu is held in Rinpung Dzong from the eleventh to the fifteenth day of the second month of the traditional Bhutanese lunar calendar (usually in March or April of the Gregorian calendar). On this occasion, holy images are taken in a procession followed by a series of traditional mask dances conveying religious stories which are performed by monks for five days.
After visiting the Dzong, take a short walk to the traditional wooden cantilever bridge called Nemeyzampa, where your driver will be waiting for you. The roofed wooden cantilever bridge is built in a traditional style and this type of bridge is called Bazam.
Kyichu Lhakhang - If time permits, we’ll visit the 7th-century Kyichu Lhakhang. One of the oldest temples in Bhutan, a seventh-century Kyichu Lhakhang (Lhakhang means “temple”) is located just a few minutes drive from the main town of Paro. It is believed to have been built overnight in 659 A.D. by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in his mission to subdue the spirit of a giant demoness causing harm to the propagation of Buddhism in the Himalayan region. To subdue this demoness, the King ventured to build 108 temples across the affected region. Bhutan is blessed with four of these 108 temples, one is Jampa Lhakhang located in the district of Bumthang in central Bhutan and the other two, Lhakhang Karpo and Lhakhang Nagpo in Haa valley.
- 6 nights twin-sharing accommodation at 3 Star hotels
- 3 nights full-service outdoor camping
- All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and light snacks
- Trekking permit and National Museum entry fee
- Experienced English-speaking licensed tour guide
- All internal taxes for the services listed
- Sleeping bag liner provided
- Porters & Ponies for luggage transport
- All ground transportation and airport transfers
- Visa Fee & Processing with e-Visa delivery in 4-5 business days
- Access to medical treatment for injuries during the tour
- International flights. Let us know if you need help with arranging flights to and from Bhutan.
- Travel insurance is mandatory for trekking adventures.
- Sleeping bag & Travel Pillow (you need for camping during trekking)
- Alcoholic beverages, laundry services, telephone call charges
- Tips to guide and driver
- Emergency evacuation
- Guide speaking other major languages can be arranged for an additional fee.
- Any other expenses of personal nature
- All Entry fees except for National Museum
Best times to embark on this exhilarating trek are from March to June and September to November. Druk Path Trek is one of the most popular treks in Bhutan as it passes through stunning landscapes, high Himalayan ridges and pristine lakes at altitudes ranging from 2400m to 4200m with rich flora and fauna. Trekking in Autumn and Spring offers an opportunity to interact with yak herders around one of the campsites and understand their high altitude semi-nomadic lifestyles. Although graded Moderate to Difficult, Druk Path Trek is fairly an easy hike to undertake as distances between rest camps are shorter. This trek offers stunning views of Mt. Gangkar Puensum, the highest unscaled peak in the world.
Day 2 of the trip is spent acclimatizing by hiking up to the famous iconic landmark in Bhutan, Taktsang Monastery at 3120m and visit some places of interests or shopping if you wish in the afternoon of Day 8 in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.
- A minimum of 2 participants are required to run this tour and can be run on a private basis.
- We highly recommend booking at least a few months before the departure date so that we have enough time to ensure the flights are available. If you already have flight tickets to and from Bhutan, we can take bookings up to two weeks before the departure date. To process visa, it only takes 4-5 business days.
- We highly recommend booking at least a few months before the departure date so that we have enough time to ensure the flights are available. If you already have flight tickets to and from Bhutan, we can take bookings up to two weeks before the departure date. To process visa, it only takes 4-5 business days.
- After you book the tour, kindly send us clear passports copies of all the participants. A biodata page including the machine-readable zone must be seen clearly. Passports should have a minimum of 6 MONTHS validity from the day you depart from Bhutan. You may also want to check the passport requirements by your next destination country after Bhutan. A copy of your e-Visa will be emailed to you once it is approved. It only takes 4-5 business days to get visa approval and it is 100 percent guaranteed as long as we receive clear passport copies of all the participants. The actual visa will be stamped on your passport upon arrival. Send the passport copies to the Local Supplier E-mail address.
- Youth 18 years old MUST send us a copy of their valid Student Photo ID Card/Document to keep the discounted price. Without a copy of valid Student Photo ID Card/document, the full adult price will apply. Youth MUST also be accompanied by at least one full-paying adult.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
