BHUTAN

BHUTAN DRUK PATH TREK

13 days

ITINERARY

6 days

TREKKING

4,210m

ALTITUDE

£4,295

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Trek and explore the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan

The Bhutan Druk Path Trek is a unique trek through the pristine and unspoilt Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. This 13-day varied challenge includes 6 trekking days and visits to the most special sites of this incredible, remote and pristine country. See the mighty peaks of the Eastern Himalayas, experience the incredible Buddhist culture, and finish with a chance to explore the capital Thimpu and enjoy a traditional Bhutanese celebration meal. This Bhutan trekking adventure is not to be missed!

The Action Challenge Experience

Life on the Bhutan Druk Path Trek

On an Action Challenge trip you’ll be part of a team which takes on an adventure together – and that’s what makes the experience so special. Because getting to know others, supporting each other when the going gets tough, laughing together, and sharing those special moments & the new friendships are the memories that will stay with you for many years. Because our challenges are led by a UK Mountain Leader and supported by a Medic overseeing the group’s wellbeing – you’ll be in safe hands, and our expert local logistics team & guides will ensure it all runs like clockwork. These are ‘fully inclusive’ trips – leaving you to focus on your challenge, and to enjoy it!

An Action Challenge trip is much more than a holiday! It brings like-minded people together in fantastic landscapes, provides the best support & great hospitality, and enables the group to take on a tough & unforgettable challenge which forges new friendships, broaden horizons, and leaves you wanting more of life’s adventures!

The blueprint for Action Challenge trip is based on delivering a high quality enjoyable experience – and doing it all safely. An experienced UK Leader ensures that all aspects of the challenge run to plan – and one of our UK Medics with an expedition med kit is on-hand to look after the group’s wellbeing – enabling everyone to have the best chance of successfully competing their challenge.

We go to great lengths to ensure that we only use the best local organisations to supply the all-important ground logistics and the on-challenge support, catering, and hospitality teams – with experienced guides leading the way on the trails with their deep local knowledge and authentic style.

Like minded people with a similar sense of adventure – but often from very different backgrounds, and with a wide range of experience, ages, levels of fitness, and personal ambitions. Our trips are perfect for individuals, couples, and small groups of friends to join – and then to take on a unique challenge as part of a larger group which shapes & bonds as the adventure unfolds!

Whether its’s the hotels,  restaurants & transfers before & after the main challenge – or the challenge accommodation & meals whilst out on the trails – our all inclusive packages mean that you will get a top quality experience at a great value price! Flights are generally included, but there’s a ‘land only’ option if you’d prefer to book your own – and single supplement accommodation upgrades are available. Participants will need to obtain their own visa for this challenge. 

The group comes together – takes on a tough challenge together – and then celebrates its achievements in style on the final night of the trip in a local restaurant or hotel, with medals, awards, and a maybe a bit of a party! Many of our participants make new special friends on our trips – and quite a few come back together for another challenge in the following years!

A successful challenge starts with good preparation. The better prepared you are the more confident you’ll be, and the more you’ll enjoy it! Our ‘Challenge App’ will have all the info & details of what to expect on your challenge – and how to prepare for it – and we have optional training walks, training weekends , and a place on one of our UK Ultra Challenge events to get out on the tails and test your fitness, kit, & equipment.

Bhutan Druk Path Trek

A unique trek, breath-taking views

The Bhutan Druk Path Trek follows a varied and beautiful route within a network of Bhutan’s original mule trails. We trek from Paro to Thimphu, through the mountains, and surrounded by some of the finest natural sights in the world.

This Bhutan mountain trek, though short, is extremely varied. We pass through rhododendron forest, across open yak pastures and along glorious high ridges. Highlights along the way include serene sacred lakes teeming with trout, meeting nomadic yak herders, and visiting a haunted monastery. In good weather, you will be stopped in your tracks by the wonderful views of the snow-capped eastern Himalaya.

During our six trekking days, we visit many of the must see cultural highlights of Bhutan including the fabulous Tiger’s Nest Monastery.

Itinerary & Route

Day 1: Departure from UK

  • Accommodation: Inflight
  • Meals Included: Dinner

 

Day 2: Arrive in Kathmandu

  • Max Altitude: 1,400m
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

 

Day 3: Fly to Paro, Bhutan

  • Max Altitude: 2,200m
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Distance Walked: Short walk to cliff temples

Day 4: Paro to Taktsang Monastery

  • Max Altitude: 3,120m
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Distance Walked: 5km

Day 5: Paro to Jele Dzong

  • Max Altitude: 3,480m
  • Accommodation: Camp
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Distance Walked: 10km

 

Day 6: Jele Dzong to Jangchulakha

  • Max Altitude: 3,770m
  • Accommodation: Camp
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Distance Walked: 10km

 

Day 7: Jangchulakha to Jimilang Tsho

  • Max Altitude: 3,870m
  • Accommodation: Camp
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Distance Walked: 11km

 

Day 8: Jimilang Tsho to Simkotra Tsho

  • Max Altitude: 4,110m
  • Accommodation: Camp
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Distance Walked: 10km

Day 9: Simkotra Tsho to Phajoding

  • Max Altitude: 3,610m
  • Accommodation: Camp
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Distance Walked: 10km

 

Day 10: Phajoding to Thimphu

  • Max Altitude: 2,320m
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Distance Walked: 5km

 

Day 11: Thimphu Exploration

  • Max Altitude: 2,320m
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12: Return to Kathmandu

  • Max Altitude: 1,400m
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

 

Day 13: Departure

  • Accommodation: N/A (Departure)
  • Meals Included: Breakfast

Dates & Prices

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FREE TRAINING EVENT

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+ 50km place worth £139

+ Great way to kickstart training

Trip Brochure

The Challenge brochure details the full itinerary, inclusions, and more – download for a full run down of the challenge details. 

Dates & Prices

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FREE UK ULTRA CHALLENGE

Kickstart training, test out your kit and meet fellow adventurers with a free 50km place on any of our UK Ultra Challenge© Series events. 

18 great challenges, taking place in some of the UK’s most iconic locations. You can walk, jog or run the distance of your choice, from 10km to up to 100km. With free food & drink, fully signed routes, and excellent support every step of the way – it’s the perfect way to prepare for your overseas challenge!

CONDITIONS

–  Apply for discount code after signing up for your overseas challenge

–  Deal cannot be applied to existing Ultra Challenge bookings

– If you cancel your overseas challenge, the value of the Ultra Challenge will be deducted from any refund issued (if you have used the free place).