Royal Druk Path Trek

Royal Druk Path Trek

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. 

Overview of Royal Druk Path Trek

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.

Outline Itinerary

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)

Royal Druk Path Trek Include / Exclude

Cost Includes

  • All accommodation during the trek in twin sharing basis. 
  • All meals per day in Bhutan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • All ground transportation by private transport within Bhutan 
  • English speaking guide local guide with all his expenses. 
  • All permit fees and fees for sightseeing of museums and monuments. 

Cost Excludes

  • Visa fee(USD 20)
  • International Airfares
  • Personal expenses 
  • Tips
  • Fees for Tourism development Fund(USD 10)

Additional Information

Trekking Info

Stay Safe

  • Altitude Sickness: The main and common risk while trekking above about 2500m is Altitude sickness. Altitude sickness is caused by acute exposure to low partial pressure of oxygen at high altitude. The available amount of oxygen to sustain mental and physical alertness decreases with altitude. Available oxygen drops as the air density itself, the number of molecules (of both oxygen and nitrogen) per given volume, drops as altitude increases. So don’t ignore, if you have any symptoms then descending to a lower altitude is the only option.
  • Water: Have some means to purify water, iodine or a fine ceramic filter are the best options. The streams should be considered polluted and whilst bottled water is often available, the disposal of plastic bottles is a problem.

Electricity in Nepal

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 Climate information

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.

Nepal Visas information

Visa in Nepal can be acquired on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu and also at the border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki border of Nepal - India and Kodari on Nepal-China border. Visa can also acquire at the nearest Nepal Embassy. For visa renewal purpose you can contact at Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan at Kathmandu. A valid passport and one passport -size photo with a light background is required. Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash in the following currency: Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Japanese Yen. Credit card, Indian currency and Nepali currency are not accepted as payment of visa fee.

Visa Facility         Duration       Fee
Multiple entry       15 days          US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry       30 days          US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry       90 days          US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency

Respect to Local Peoples

In Nepal, “Namaste” or “Namaskar” is said to an older or high-status person with palms together, figure up. It is used to greet a person in place of goodbye or hello. There is no limitation how many times you say “Namaste” but, it is better if you say once per person, per day. If You want to say “Thank You” then you can say “Dhanyabaad /'ðɅnjɅbɑ:d/ (Dhan-ya-baad)”

Client Reviews

Visitor

Italy

25th May, 2022

Awesome 9 days with AA! I did the Royal Trek – 09 Days with Actual Adventure. I’m really satisfied with the services provided by the company. The guide Pasang was great and helped me a lot during the entire journey. I enjoyed the whole trek with him. Kedar and Sujan managed everything so perfectly and I had no complaints regarding the transport, food and accommodation. They are great guys and I recommend this company to everyone. 


Visitor

Ireland

25th May, 2022

Wonderful Trek! Royal trek march 2017 It was a great pleasure to travel with such wonderful people. I had a great time with Actual Adventure the guide Lakpa was a very good person and had great knowledge about the place. The accommodation and food was fantastic. I recommend this company to everyone.


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