Druk Yul Pilgrimage Tour in Bhutan

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Overview

Bhutan, The Himalayan Kingdom calls itself Druk Yul, Land of the Thunder Dragon and carefully guards the traditions of its past. This Druk Yul is a short trip starting with a splendid view of the pristine beauty of the ancient kingdom of Bhutan. Druk Yul tour is a tour of traditional facts and beauties taking you through traditional villages, stunning woodlands, past imposing fortresses, serene monasteries and bustling markets into the heartland of Bhutanese people.This is the amazing tour giving you the spectacular view of mountain scenery and the stunning remote and dramatic monasteries.

Included/Exclude

  • English speaking trekking/tour guide throughout the tour
  • Accommodations in center located best Hotel
  • Private vehicle for all transfer per the itinerary
  • Private driver
  • All necessary Travel permit
  • Entrance tickets for all the sights per the itinerary
  • Petrol for the tour vehicle
  • Airfares
  • Airport taxes
  • visa fees (US$ 20), airport departure tax (US$ 10)
  • Personal Natural expense like Drinks, Laundry, IDD calls, etc
  • Bank Telex wire transfer processing fee
  • Tips for your guide and driver
  • Tipping and all not mentioned above
  • Travel Insurance

Trip Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive in Paro and transfer to Hotel

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Day 2: Paro, Tour of Drugyel Dzong/National Museum

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Day 3: Driveto Thimphu (3250m), Overnight at Hotel

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Day 4: Thimphu, Tour of National Library/Watch Golden Takin(Bhutan's National Animal)

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Day 5: Drive Thimphu to Tongsa (2300m), Overnight at Tourist Lodge

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Day 6: From Tongsa drive to Bumthang (2800m), Overnight at Hotel

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Day 7: Bumthang, Tour of Jampa, Kurj, Tasmshing, Kencho Sum Lhakhang

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Day 8: Bumthang to Punakha (1200M), Overnight at Hotel

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Day 9: Drive Punakha to Thimpu, Overnight at Hotel

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Day 10: Thimpu to Paro, Overnight at Hotel

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Day 11: Departure on Your Destination

 

Note: This itinerary can be customized as per situation.

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Clothing and Equipments

Certain basic trekking equipment is essential on all routes we described in this site. Depending on the area and season, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of necessities. Here is some recommended Equipments List for trekking in Nepal.

Clothing

1. Boots

Lightweight walking boots. If new one is being bought, “walk then in” to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.

2. Track shoes

A pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night or when the boot is wet.

3. Jacket

Warm jacket. Fiber fills or down should be adequate. This is especially necessary during winter from December to February. A rainproof jacket with hood or a poncho. Get the one that is guaranteed waterproof.

4. Shirt and Sweaters

Woolen shirts and thick sweaters. During winter months, December through February these items are essential. Thick sweaters can be purchased in Kathmandu. 1 lightweight long sleeved -shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sun burn.

5. Trousers

A pair of lightweight/ heavy weight trousers. Jeans are unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton pants are available in Kathmandu. Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks going above 10.00ft.

6. Underwear

Thermal underwear. These are excellent to sleep in at night in the winter months thermal underwear are quite invaluable.

7. Tracksuit

A tracksuit useful for wearing in camp and in the tent. 2 pair of loose fitting long shorts/ skirts.

8. Sleeping Bag

As you do not carry it yourself this may be synthetic or down, but it must be 4 season. As most treks pass through a variety of climatic conditions, a long zip is a good idea. A cotton/fleece liner helps keep your sleeping bag clean. Good sleeping bags are expensive but can be rented easily in Kathmandu (Only for treks starting and finishing there)

9. Sun Hat, SunCream/Block & Lip Salve

Choose a high factor suncream (Factor 20 or stronger) to protect your skin against the sun at high altitude. A combination sunblock/lip salve is ideal for facial protection.

10. Personal First Aid Kit

You should have your own supply of plasters, aspirin, diarrhea tablets and also a comprehensive blister kit. (Please do not give medicines to local people without consulting the trek leader.)

11. Hat/ Glove/ Sandle/ Shocks/ Underwear

a) A woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night. During winter it is an essential item.
b) A sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
b) A pair of gloves. Leather with lining and woolen are best. c) 1 pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.
d) 4 pairs of thin and 4 pair of thick woolen socks.
e) Underwear” normal quantity and swimming costume, hankies.

Equipments and Accessories

a) Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking
b) Daypack: This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g. toilet items, camera, film towel, soap, a boot etc.
c) Water bottle.
d) Snow glasses and sunglasses
e) 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones.
f) 6 -10 smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.
g) Wallet and /or money belt with compartment for coins.
h) Toiletries with large and small towels. Toilet paper can buy in Kathmandu and some villages in the mountains.
i) Small headlamp and/ or torch with spare batteries and bulbs
j) candles and lighter to burn toilet paper.
k) Snow gaiters essential during wither and all treks going over at other times.
l) An umbrella (optional), which is quite useful to as a sunshade and useful when it rains.
m) Reading materials, camera and film, game items (optional), note book, rubber band, pen and pencil, envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife, binoculars (optional), a small pillow or headrest (optional). Thermoses (optional)- an inflatable sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate quantities of passport photograph