10 Days Druk Path Trek In Bhutan Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Paro & Sightseeing | Altitude: 2280 m.

  Meet and Greet at the airport and drive to the Hotel. In the afternoon, visit to:
  Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower which now houses the National Museum of Bhutan. Rinpung Dzong built in the 17th century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. This fort serves as the center of civil and religious authority in Paro valley. In the evening, visit a typical Bhutanese farm house. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

  • Themes : Museums

• Day 2 : Paro – Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery | 7 Km | Hike: 4 hours.

  Morning – Hike to the spectacular Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang). Afternoon, visit to:
  Drugyel Dzong, the defense fortress built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in Bhutan built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan King Srongtsen Gampo. In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

  • Themes : Sightseeing

• Day 3 : Paro – Jele Dzong (Start of Druk Path Trek in Bhutan)

  Morning – Drive to Damchena and start the Druk Path trek in Bhutan. We start the walk from Damchena to Jele Dzong. It is an uphill walk for 3-4 hours. You can see the great view of Paro valley below. Just above the camp are the Jele La Pass (3400 m) and Jele Dzong. Trek distance 8 km, 3 hours. 1090 m ascent. Dinner and overnight in camp. (Campsite Altitude: 3480 m).

  • Themes : Trekking, Sightseeing

• Day 4 : Jele Dzong – Jangchulakha – Druk Path Trek Itinerary | Alt. 3770 m | 10 Km | Hike: 3 – 4 hours.

  Start of Druk Path Trek Itinerary – A short climb through the Rhododendron forest with great views of Mt. Jomolhari and other peaks. Walking distance: 10 km, 3 – 4 hours, 310 m ascent, 50 m descent): Dinner and overnight in camp. Campsite Altitude: 3770 m.

  • Themes : Sightseeing

• Day 5 : Jangchulakha – Jimilangtsho (Druk Path trek Bhutan) | Altitude: 3700 m | 11 Km | Hike: 4 hours.

  Today, half of your trek will be up hill and another half will be downhill. After a short descent, we arrive at Jimilangtsho Lake (3,700 m). Distance 11 Km; walking time 4 hours, (330 m ascent, 230 m descent). Dinner and overnight in camp. Campsite at Altitude: 3700 m.

  • Themes : Sightseeing

• Day 6 : Jimilangtso – Simkota (Druk Path Trek Bhutan) | Altitude: 4110 m | 11 Km | Hike: 4 hours.

  The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees past the lake of Janetso. Camp Altitude: 4110 m, 11 km, walking time: 4 hours, (820 m ascent, 400 m descent). Dinner and overnight camp.

  • Themes : Trekking, Sightseeing

• Day 7 : Simkota – Phajoding – Thimphu (End of Druk Path Trek Itinerary)

  Descend down to Phajoding Monastery from where you can see Thimphu valley below. (End of Bhutan Druk Path Trek Itinerary).
  Distance: 15 km, walking time: 6 – 7 hours, (130 m ascent, and 1820 m descent). After lunch, rest in the Hotel. In the evening, explore Thimphu town. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

  • Themes : Trekking, Sightseeing

• Day 8 : Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.

  Morning sightseeing includes:
  National Memorial Chorten (1974) built in honor of the Late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Dupthop Lhakhang, the oldest nunnery in Thimphu valley and one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan. National Library stocked with ancient Buddhist manuscripts. Painting School where traditional art is still kept alive through instructions in the art of painting Thangkas.Afternoon, visit to:
  Tallest Statue of Buddha in the world (51.5 m) at Kuensel Phodrang. Witness Archery Match at Changlimithang. In the evening, visit Tashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body. The annual grand Thimphu festival is held here in early Spring. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

  • Themes : Sightseeing

• Day 9 : Thimphu – Punakha – Thimphu | 76 Km | Drive: 2 hours.

  Morning – Drive to Punakha via Dochu La pass (3140 m). A short stop at the pass to view Higher Himalayas. The famous annual Druk Wangyel festival is held here on the 13th December performed by Royal Bhutanese Army. Drive further to Punakha valley. On the way, visit to:
  Chimi Lhakhang built in 1499 to honor Lama Drukpa Kuenley, popularly known as “The Divine Madman”. The Temple is also called “the Temple of Fertility”. It is the main highlight for honeymoon in Bhutan. Afternoon -Visit to the magnificent Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The grand Punakha Tshechu festival is held here in the early Spring. In the evening, drive back to Thimphu. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

  • Themes : Sightseeing

• Day 10 : Thimphu – Paro (Departure)

  After breakfast, drive to the Paro airport and farewell.

  • Themes : Sightseeing

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Inclusions

• MAP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch/Dinner)
• Sim Card
• Welcome Drink
• Mineral Water
• Non Veg Meals
• Veg Meals
• Veg & Non Veg Meals
• Accomodation 3 Star Hotel
• All Meals
• Private Transportation
• Private Luxury Vehicle
• National Dress in the end of Tour
• Mineral Water
• License Guide
• Sustainable Development Fee
• Bhutan VISA Fee

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Exclusions

• Any Personal Expense
• International Airfare
• Tips or Gratitude

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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Terms And Condition

• Terms and conditions:
• Reservation Policy:
• For reservation of the hotels,guides and vehicles:
• 100% of the Quotation payment has to be made to enable us to book the hotels, guides and vehicles well on time.
• Cancellation Policy:
• We genuinely hope that your trips to Bhutan will be blissfully enjoyable,successful with pleasant sight of plethora of signs and symbols,flora and fauna, warm greetings by the peace loving simple Bhutanese people, spiritually peaceful environs of the land of the peaceful Thunder dragon, milieu of the landscape,mountains,foothills and slightly plain areas of Bhutan. We assure you to provide every effort to make your trips experience blissfully enjoyable one. We do realize at time due to unavoidable circumstances a trip to Bhutan may need to be cancelled or postponed.
• Thus we have a judicious cancellation policy to protect the interest of parties/your trips to Bhutan.While confirming your Bhutan Tour package with us, we require 100% advance amount. Rest of the payment is a week before your travel date. In case of cancellation the following terms apply:
• • 100% Refund will be made within 50 days of the start of the tour program
• • 75% Refund will be made within 35-50 days
• • 50% Refund will be made within 20-35 days
• • 25% Refund will be made within 25 days or cancellation without notice.
• • Less than 25 days or after arrival in Bhutan 100% no refund will be made inasmuch as by this time everything will be ready and hotels are fully booked.
• • Payment can be made by wire transfer viz. RTGS, into our account, pay by online (using your credit card) paying by credit card is more than 4 percentage or more.
• Visa processing tips:
• 1. Indian tourists do not require Visa.
• Bhutan entry permit is processed by the travellers at the immigration counter for which you need to have a copy of your more than 6 months valid passport or Voter ID. You need to print and carry to fly to Bhutan, provide at immigration check point authorities who will stamp on your passport.
• 2. Your passport must be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel in Bhutan.
• For those coming via Phuntsholing:
• While coming via Phuntsholing entry permit will have to done manually done. For this you need to carry one number of passport sized photograph, copy of either passport or Voter ID card and wait for immigration formalities while the driver or guide will do the same on your behalf as per the following”
• Indian Nationals Travelling to Bhutan
• Guidelines for Indians visiting Bhutan
• a) Indian nationals visiting Bhutan do not require visa. However, they will be issued an entry permit. ‘Entry Permit’ will be issued by the Department of Immigration in the Pedestrian Terminal at Phuentsholing on the basis of a valid
• b) Travel Document. Tourists/visitors from India are required to carry the following Travel Documents:
• c) Original Indian Passport (with minimum six months validity) or Original Voter ID card;
• d) For children below 18 years, Original birth certificate (in English language) or passport, and must be accompanied by a legal guardian;
• e) 2 passport size photographs are required.
• f) Tourists should have travel insurance for the duration of the trip. There is also an option to purchase domestic travel insurance from Bhutanese insurance providers at the Pedestrian Terminal at Phuentsholing. Details are available on Bhutan Insurance Limited website: https://www.bhutaninsurance.com.bt/index.php?Page_id=112 .
• g) For more information, visitors can visit the website of Department of Immigration: https://www.doi.gov.bt/?lang=en and Department of Tourism website: https://www.tourism.gov.bt/ .
• 2. (SDF)Sustainable Development Fee:
• India tourists are required to pay Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of INR 1,200/- per person per night. Children aged 5 years and below are exempted of SDF and children between the age of 6-12 years are given 50 % concession on SDF. Tourist visiting Samtse, Phuentsholing, Gelephu, and Samdrup Jongkhar towns for 24 hours need not pay Sustainable Development Fee (SDF).
• 3. Requirement of vaccination:
• There are no Covid-19 vaccination requirements for adults or children to enter Bhutan from September 23, 2022. However, it is advised to carry the Vaccination Certificate. Individuals above 12 years may be randomly subjected to RT-PCR testing at points of entry. No fee shall be charged for the RT-PCR testing for surveillance.
• 4. Pedestrian Terminal at Jaigaon-Phuentsholing border:
• The Pedestrian Terminal at Jaigaon-Phuentsholing border remains open for 24x7. Entry Permit is not required for daily visitors who will be visiting Phuentsholing only. An online pre-registration system has been developed to pass through the pedestrian terminal at website https://bms.doi.gov.bt. On successful registration, a QR code will be generated. The registered person is required to present the QR code at the immigration counter along with the required identity document. Pre-registration is one time and there is no need to register again. Daily visitors can visit until Rinchending Check Post. SDF will be applicable beyond this point and they will also have to obtain a permit from the Regional Immigration Office. Casual visitors who make night halt beyond 24 hours in Phuentsholing will have to pay SDF. For daily visitors, a User Fee of Nu.10 per person (Bhutanese as well as foreigners) is charged for entering through the Pedestrian Terminal each time, no User Fee charged on exit.
• 7. Other entry/exit points:
• Other entry/exit points on the southern Indo-Bhutan border are in Samtse, Samdrup Jongkhar, Sarpang/Gelephu.
• B. Department of Immigrations and Tourism:
• i) Indian tourists who are planning their trip to Bhutan are advised to make following arrangements through the certified travel agent:
•  Obtain entry permit online [to apply please visit ‘visa section on website www.bhutan.travel]
•  Accommodation: It is mandatory to stay in Department of Tourism certified accommodation for the whole duration of trip.
•  A tourist Guide
•  Travel insurance
•  Transportation around the country with SUV Car, Hiace Bus and Coster Bus only
• II) Sustainable Development Fee:
• India tourists are required to pay Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of INR 1,200/- per person per night. Children aged 5 years and below are exempted of SDF and children between the age of 6-12 years are given 50 % concession on SDF. Tourist visiting Samtse, Phuentsholing, Gelephu, and Samdrup Jongkhar towns for 24 hours need not pay Sustainable Development Fee (SDF).
• Monument entry fees per person
• Slno Monument Place Fees
• 1 Tashichhodzong Thimphu 500.00
• 2 Memorial Chorten Thimphu 500.00
• 3 Takin Reserve Thimphu 300.00
• 4 Textile Museum Thimphu 250.00
• 5 Institute of Zorig Chusum Thimphu 200.00
• 6 Simply Bhutan Thimphu 1,000.00
• 7 Folk Heritage Museum Thimphu 250.00
• 8 Punakha Dzong Punakha 500.00
• 9 Chimi Lhakhang Punakha 500.00
• 10 Namgay Artisanal Brewery Paro 300.00
• 11 National Museum Paro 500.00
• 12 Kyichu Lhakhang Paro 500.00
• 13 Tiger Nest Paro 1,000.00
• 14 Hot Stone Bath(Optional) Paro 1,500.00
• Total expenses for direct payment 7,800.00
• Flight ticket cost information. NB: The air fares are subject to fluctuation ups and down.
• Sector
• Delhi /Paro / Delhi (DEL/PBH/DEL)
• Kolkata/ Paro/ Kolkata (CCU/PBH/CCU)
• Bagdogra/ Paro/ Bagdogra (IXB/PBH/IXB)
• NB: If you want us to reserve the flight ticket for the sectors mentioned above please let us know, we can obtain or issue the e_tickets that are subject to availablity for the above mentioned sectors. The flight tickets are subject to fluctuation ups and down too.
• If the flight can be included in the itinerary please clearly specify in your requirements to avoid unnecessary stranding/blockage of the flight. The flight tickets costs are subject to fluctuation.
• India Rupee Remittance from India to Bhutan
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• The payment for Aeko Tours and Treks can be made directly to our company account styled
• “Aeko Tours and Treks” with Bhutan National Bank Ltd. Bhutan from India for booking the flight bookings only. The payment will have to come directly to us as per the Banking detail as follows:
• India Rupee Remittance from India to Bhutan:
• 1)Correspondent Axis Bank Ltd., Siliguri, India.
• Beneficiary Bank: Bank of Bhutan Limited
• Thimphu Bhutan
• A/c No.
• IFCS Code:
• Beneficiary/Ultimate Beneficiary :
• Account No. ----------------- of Aeko Tours and Treks, Bank of Bhutan Ltd. Babesa Branch,Thimphu, Bhutan.
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