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Druk Path Trek

Trip Facts

Druk Path TrekkingTotal Days: 10
Total Nights: 9
Entry Point: Above National Museum (Paro)
Exit Point: Motithang (Thimphu)
Maximum Height: 13,000 ft
Trip Grade: Easy
Trip Mode: Lodge/ Camp
Season(s): arch-May & September-November

The druk path trek is a short trek, relatively easy from Paro to Thimphu or the other way round (Thimpu to Paro). In clear weather, views of the Himalayas are breathtaking. The Druk Path (trek) goes as high as 13,000 ft past fresh water lakes abundant with fish (trout). Flowering rhododendron and high altitude wild flowers make this a colourful trail in the spring.

Druk Path Trek Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Paro from Bangkok, Kathmandu or Delhi (by Druk Air). Hotel.
Day 02: Paro. Hotel.
Day 03: Paro. Hotel.
Day 04: Paro - Jele Dzong (3350 m/10,998 ft). Start of Druk Path Trek. Camp.
Day 05: Jele Dzong - Jangchulakha (3700 m/12,136 ft). Camp.
Day 06: Jangchulakha - Jimilangtso (3800 m/12,464 ft). Camp.
Day 07: Jimilangtso - Phajoding (3250 m/10,660 ft). Camp.
Day 08: Phajoding – Thimphu. End of Druk Path Trek. Hotel.
Day 09: Thimphu - Paro. Hotel.
Day 10: Paro - Airport for Departure flight. End of Bhutan Tour/Trek.