12D Bhutan Druk Path Trek + Festival ; 18th April ; TBC

18th - 28th April 2013

Style - Organised tour & trek

Grade - Moderate to Strenuous (Due to Altitude est 4,000m)

Best Season - Late Feb-Jun; Sep-Dec

Land Cost - SGD3,000 (15 pax)

Est Airfare SIN-PARO-SIN via Kolkata SGD1,800 exclude taxes (Thurs, Sun/Wed, Sat)

Est Airfare BKK-PARO-BKK USD1,000 exclude taxes (Daily)

Discount - S$ 200 for travel in Dec-Feb, Jun-July

This is a combination of enjoying the festival and a short five-day trek, which leads from Paro to Thimphu or vice versa, crossing the chain of mountains that separate the two valleys. Although the route is sparsely inhabited, there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish and the area is famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests, which bloom in May. In the clear weather of late autumn and winter, there are great views of the Himalayas.

As an indicator level of fitness, participants should be able to walk at least 24km in mountainous terrain within 7 - 9 hours.

This itinerary is intended to serve as a guide only. Local conditions and weather may necessitate variations to the program and can affect the availability of views and panoramas as described. Be aware that all times stated are approximate and estimate, and may vary with individual/group fitness.

DAY 1

Arrive Paro. O/N hotel, Meet representative and transferred to hotel , Free & easy to acclimatize.

DAY 2 

Paro. O/N hotel, Hike to Taktsang Monastery

DAY 3 

Paro – Thimpu

DAY 4 

Thimpu – Punkha/Wangdi

DAY 5 

Punkha/Wangdi – Enjoy 2nd day of Wangdi festival, Search for the costume mask dance

DAY 6 

Punkha/Wangdi - Thimpu

DAY 7 

Thimpu – Phajoding (4 hours, O/N in tent), Trek to Phajoding viewing blue pines, spurs,fir and monasteries. Camp above the monasteries

DAY 8 

Phajoding – Simkota (4 hours, O/N in tent), Ascend towards Phajuding pass enjoying the view of peaks around Descend to Simkota lake to camp

DAY 9 

Simkota – Jimilangtsho (4 hours, O/N in tent), Walk through the pass and lake of Janetsho. Come across Yak herder’s camp. Camp near Jimilangtsho

DAY 10 

Jimilangtsho – Jele Dzong (7 hrs, O/N in tent), Ascend through the ridges, Mts, valleys taking the view of the snow capped peaks on the way

DAY 11 

Jele Dzong – Paro (3 hours), Descend through Gishigang village until you reach Paro Ta-dzong. Drive back to Thimpu

DAY 12 

Depart Paro. After early breakfast in the hotel, drive to airport for flight to onward destination.

Price includes

• Economy flight BKK-PHB-BKK and taxes

• Bhutan Visa fee (US$ 20) 

• Best hotel accommodation (3 Star rated hotel minimum) on twin sharing basis

• Full board meals in Bhutan, 

• Ground transfers in Bhutan

• English speaking guide in Bhutan

• Tours specified in itinerary

• Cultural programs, museum fees and other special entry fees

• Tourism Development fund

• Royalty for the government

• Pack animals and trekking crew 

• AIG Insurance classic plan 

• Briefing prior departure

• 15% discount for gears @ X-Boundaries Pte Ltd

Price excludes

• International airfare to Bangkok

• Airport taxes

• Personal gears & expenses

• Other Meals Not stated

• Meals at 5 star hotel & other non-designated restuarants of clients choosing

• Beverages and any expenditure of personal nature

• Other tours not stated in itinerary

• Any other expenses paid due to any change in itinerary or any increase in taxes

• Tips

Recommended Agent and information on trip itinerary can be found
X-Trekkers Adventure Consultant Pte Ltd
Website - www.x-trekkers.com

All the touring itineraries have been carefully crafted and represent a series of experiences, I can certainly recommend. However, I understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveler. Please contact me and/or recommended agent  for your reservations and inquiries.