The Royal Druk Path Trek is one of the most popular treks in Bhutan. This trek takes you to the less populated areas of Bhutan where you can explore the Bhutan’s wilderness
The Royal Druk Path Trek is one of the most popular treks in Bhutan. This trek takes you to the less populated areas of Bhutan where you can explore the Bhutan’s wilderness and beautiful green sceneries along the way. The Royal Druk Path trek is one of the hardest treks in Bhutan. The trek can be completed nine days and gives you the most memorable trekking experience with picturesque sceneries, rich culture and amazing lifestyles of Bhutan.
Royal Druk Path Trek starts from Paro to Thimpu or vice versa passing the series of mountains to an altitude 4210m above sea level, which separates the two valleys. Many remote lakes, beautiful panoramas of high mountains and the diversity of Rhododendron can be seen. The trekking days will be concluded in 9 days. The Druk Path trekking package will also provide an opportunity to see the Bhutanese culture and traditions. The highlight of the trek will be Phume La pass (4210m) which is the highest point of the trek from where Ganghar Puensum, the highest mountain of Bhutan can be seen.
Day 1: Arrive Paro, Bhutan (2280)
Day 2: Explore Paro
Day 3: Visit Ta Dzonge-Jele Dzonge (3,436m)
Day 4: Jele Dzong-Tsokam (3,962)
Day 5: Tsokam to Jimilang Tsho (2880m)
Day 6: Jimilang Tsho-Simkotra Tsho (4090m)
Day 7: Simkotra Tsho- Phajoding (3690m)
Day8: Phajoding to Thimpu (2320)
Day 9: Depart Paro (2280m)
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Paro, Bhutan (2280)
You are heartily welcome to the land of Thunder Dragon, Bhutan. You will certainly feel excellent of the crystal clear air, peaceful atmosphere, and glorious snowcapped mountains. You will meet Actual Adventure representative at exiting the arrival hall after the immigration process. We will be taken to hotel and stay easy to acclimatize to the altitude.
Day 02: Explore Paro
Early morning we will drive north of Paro valley that takes us to the wrecks of Drukgyal Dzonge which was built in 1647 to memorialize. The Dzong was obliterated by an accidental fire and left in wrecks as a reminiscent reminder of the great successes. Then we will hike one hour to the canteen whereby we can enjoy the marvelous scene of Thasksang monastery, Tiger nest. After exploring monastery we will take lunch and go back our move to visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one f the oldest temple of Bhutan.
Day 03: Visit Ta Dzonge-Jele Dzonge (3,436m)
Today we will drive to the Museum (Ta-Dzong) where we will meet our trekking staff. We will start our trekking from museum and our treks ascents regular for over 1062m. We will pass through blue pine forest, around many farm houses and fenced apple orchards. This area is called Tsachhugang. Along the way we move through Kuenha Lhakhang. We will see the beautiful view over the Paro valley and visible above is the Jele Dzong after one hour steady climb. The walk continues our walk through the forest. Just before getting a small pass under the Dzong, the way opens up bit. We will spend our night at camp.
Day 04: Jele Dzong-Tsokam (3,962)
We will hike to north for about 10 minutes on the edge with a striking before vanishing into the forests which looks quite dreary as a result of smash up by dark beetles. Then we walk up to the small peak looking back we see part of Paro valley and the south, the Dagala range is seen. After 4 hours trek we will be at our campsite at Tsokam.
Day 05: Tsokam to Jimilang Tsho (2880m)
We will chase the edge walk which is about 2 hours longer and it is more striking. On a fine day we can mesmerized by the views of snowy peaks on the north and a great scene of valleys. We will proceed north once again. We will then pass through a small campsite at Labana and further on the way many monasteries can be seen at the far end of valley. We will continue our walk on the edge. On the opposite side we can see Jimilang Tsho, nearby lake we camp for night.
Day 06: Jimilang Tsho-Simkotra Tsho (4090m)
In the morning we will explore the lake and then begin our climb up the lake through the shrubs and after few minutes of walk will provide us excellent views. On the trail many wonderful lakes can be seen and we will walk along a wide stone. We will ascent a ridge and soon our campsite Simkotra Tsho will be seen.
Day 07: Simkotra Tsho- Phajoding (3690m)
The path is good with many slight ascents before we get a view of Phajoding monasteries and Thimpu valley. We walk down to Phajoding monastery and we stay there for whole night.
Day 08: Phajoding to Thimpu (2320)
Today we will have an easy walk down the mountain through thick forests until we reach the road above Takin refuge. We then drive to our Hotel at Thimpu, the modern capital of Bhutan. We will explore Thimpu and enjoy shower and delicious dinner.
Day 09: Depart Paro (2280m)
Today is last morning in this spiritual and memorable country, Bhutan. We will have breakfast and proceed to check in for your flight. We hope you have enjoyed your trip greatly and will bring your friends to Bhutan in the future.
Nepal is a developing country, Outside of major cities area electricity on trekking can be scares. You should have to pay 100-800 NRs per hour to charge goods on many lodges and also many tea-house treks, including in Annapurna base camp trek, Everest Base camp trek and many others treks also. Chargers often won't work on low power solar systems you find right up in the mountains so u can buy alternative bayonet light to electricity power plug converter, which will only works in low voltage is highlow. The standard Nepalese electrical outlet is a three-pronged triangle so bring three-pronged triangle chargers.
Nepal is a landlocked country which lies in Hindu Kush Himalayan region. Nepal has monsoonal climate having four main seasons: spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter.
Below is a general guide to conditions at different seasons:
January to March (winter): In this season temperature will decrease at often 0°C (32°F) at night, with extreme cold at high elevations. It is possible to trek in places like the Everest region during the winter but due to extreme cold weather and heavy snow fall it may be quite difficult than as usual.
April to June (summer): In these months it is quite warm and dry weather. There is an abundance of blooming flowers in the Himalayas at this time, with rhododendrons, in particular, adding a splash of color to the landscape. This season is the best time to undertake mountain expeditions.
June to September (Monsoon): There will be heavy monsoonal rainfall in this season. Rains are generally lighter in high Himalayan reasons. In this season the mountain ranges are not often visible due to the clouds.
October to December (autumn): These months are cool and clear which is due to the end of monsoon, there is little dust in the air so this is the best season to visit the hilly and mountainous regions.
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