Your Guide
My name is Kunzang Norbu. I was born in the central region of Bhutan. Where the culture and the history are vibrant and the land is beautiful in Bhutan. I grew up hearing the stories of the places around me form no other than my father who is a Tourist Guide to . I began my career as a tour guide after working with my father in his tour company. Which enabled me expand my knowledge and explore the world, which made me appreciate beauty of my country.
For more than a decade now, I spent my good years working as a tour guide, mountain biker, and photographer with various tour operators in Bhutan. It was a incredible experience meeting tourists from every corner of the world as well as gaining my own experience travelling to several places. I love to travel and have been some parts of Asia.
Travel to gain new experience in life, enjoying local living style, or even indulge yourself on luxury holidays, and taking photo with like-minded people.
Overview
- HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DRUK PATH TREK
- The Druk Path Trek is a moderate, six-day trek. This popular trek offers beautiful views as you cross the chain of mountains that separate the Paro and Thimphu valleys. This route is also famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests and wonderful high altitude lakes teeming with fish.
- Traverse beautiful landscapes from lush valleys to dense forests and snow capped mountains.
- Experience Bhutan’s unique culture up-close with farmhouse visits and village excursions.
- Spend time Marvelling at the ancient wall paintings and carvings in Dzongs and temples.
- Discover some of the most sacred Buddhist monasteries and temples in the Himalaya.
- Visit many cultural attractions including medieval fortresses (Dzongs), markets and museums.
- Hike up to the famous Taktsang Monastery, perched on a cliff 900m above the valley floor.
- Incorporate a Value-Added Option such as a cooking lesson or meditation session with a monk.
This is five days trek combined with cultural tour. The trek leads from Thimpu to Paro, or vice versa, crossing the chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. Although there is little settlement on this route, 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 one could enjoy the view of the Himalayas.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Airport Shuttle
- Equipment
- Guide's Salary
- Meals
- One Porter
- Permit Fees
- Public Bus
- Visa Fee
Price Excludes
- ACAP Permit
- Access Flights (Both-Ways)
- Access Flights (One-Way)
- Four Porters
- Guide's Transport
- Guide’s Accommodation
- Guide’s Insurance
- Guide’s Meals
- International Flights
- MCAP Permit
- MRAP Permit
- Porter Insurance
- Porter's Insurance
- Private Jeep
- Private Taxi
- Public Jeep
- Three Porters
- TIMS Card
- Tips
- Travel Insurance
- Two Porters