THE DRUK PATH
HIGHEST ALTITUDE
AVG.WALK TIME
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BEST TIME
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Sign up for our short and sweet trek that takes you across alpine forests, lakes and up to ridges from where you will be treated with excellent views of the tallest Himalayan peaks in Bhutan. On this trek you will cross over two mountain passes: Phume La at 4,210m and Simkota at 4,110m. The highest camp altitude is Sikota Tsho (lake) at 4,110m.
Highlights
Arrive at Paro International Airport, check-into hotel, sightseeing in Paro
Elevation: 2,200m
Highlights
Steep uphill along dirt track reaching half point cafe, gradual sloap and downhill on steps and back up stairs to the monastery
Elevation: 3,120m
Elevation Gain: 520m
Hours Hiking: 4hrs
Milage: 6.4km
Highlights
30min drive on feeder road to base, gradual ascend on grassy and dirt trail to Jele Dzong, gradual walk & short steep uphill on rocky trail , gradual ascend to campsite
Elevation: 3,780m
Elevation Gain: 1300m
Hours Hiking: 4-5hrs
Milage: 12km
Trek Days: 1
Highlights
Gradual and steep climbs along ridge through juniper and rhododendron forests, then descent to Jigmelangtsho lake and camp beside with view of Mt. Jitchudrake
Elevation: 3,880m
Elevation Gain: 400m
Hours Hiking: 4-5hrs
Milage: 11km
Trek Days: 2
Highlights
Long gradual climb through dense forest and out to straight path via Janetsho Lake, climb to an open field with spectacular views of Himalayan peaks, straight path & short descend to campsite
Elevation: 4,110m
Elevation Gain: 270m
Hours Hiking: 4-5hrs
Milage: 11km
Trek Days: 3
Highlights
Gradual walk with uphill sloaps along rocky path to Phume La pass (4210m) with panaromic views of snowcapped Himalayn peaks. Steep descent past Thada Goemba and Phajoding monastery through pine forest until roadhead.
Elevation: 2,300m
Elevation Gain: 100m
Hours Hiking: 7hrs
Milage: 14km
Trek Days: 4
Highlights
AM:Largest Buddha Dordenma statue (54m), Folk Heritage Museum, Textile Museum, Craft Bazaar
PM: Kaja Throm Farmers Market, and Free Time
Starting from $1490 per person
INCLUDED :
- Accommodation at 3* standard hotels during non trek days
- All meals
- Private vehicle transfers
- English speaking tour/trek guide
- Permits/Entrance fees
- Sleeping Tents and Mats
- Dining Tent, Kitchen tent, toilet tent
- Camp Tables, chairs, utensils, hot water bags
- Trekking chef & assistants
- Horses to carry equipment’s
EXCLUDED :
- Airfare
- Visa fee $40 per person
- Sustainable Development Fee (payable to the government)
- Sleeping bag
- Laundry
- Personal expenses such as drinks, phone calls, transfers
- Anything not included in inclusions