Druk Path Trek
Classic trek from Paro to Thimphu through alpine meadows and lakes
📍Bhutan
📅March-May, September-November
👥2-10 people
🕐8 Days / 7 Nights
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Detailed Itinerary
Day
1
Arrival in Paro
Arrive in Paro, meet trekking team. Gear check and trek preparation. Visit Paro Dzong. Evening trek briefing and gear distribution.
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Meals
Dinner
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Stay
3-star hotel in Paro
Day
2
Trek Begins - Paro to Jele Dzong
Trek from National Museum (2,840m) to Jele Dzong (3,480m). 4-5 hours through blue pine forests. First night camping with views of Paro valley.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Stay
Camping
Day
3
Jele Dzong to Jangchulakha
Trek to Jangchulakha (3,770m). 4 hours through rhododendron forests. Views of Himalayan peaks including Jumolhari. Yak herder camps en route.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Stay
Camping
Day
4
Jangchulakha to Jimilang Tsho
Trek to Jimilang Tsho lake (3,880m). 5 hours through alpine meadows. Beautiful glacial lake camping. Mountain views and yak spotting.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Stay
Camping at lakeside
Day
5
Jimilang Tsho to Simkota Tsho
Trek to Simkota Tsho lake (4,110m). 5 hours crossing high passes. Two pristine alpine lakes. Spectacular mountain panoramas including Gangkar Puensum, Bhutan's highest peak.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Stay
Camping at lakeside
Day
6
Simkota Tsho to Phajoding
Trek to Phajoding monastery (3,750m). 4 hours descending through forests. Visit monastery complex. Final night camping with views of Thimphu valley.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Stay
Camping near monastery
Day
7
Phajoding to Thimphu - Trek Ends
Final descent to Thimphu (3 hours). Trek celebration lunch. Afternoon sightseeing in capital. Visit Buddha Dordenma and Memorial Chorten. Hot shower!
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Stay
3-star hotel in Thimphu
Day
8
Departure
Transfer to Paro airport for departure. Tashi Delek!
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Meals
Breakfast
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Stay
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Highlights
- Pristine alpine lakes
- Panoramic Himalayan mountain views
- Traditional yak herder camps
- Remote monasteries
- Rhododendron forests in spring
- Cultural sites in Paro and Thimphu
Package Overview
The Druk Path Trek is Bhutan's most popular short trek, offering stunning mountain views, pristine alpine lakes, and encounters with yak herders. This moderate 5-day trek crosses high mountain passes connecting Paro and Thimphu valleys, with spectacular views of the Himalayan peaks and visits to remote monasteries.