This trip allows the travelers to enjoy the daily lives of friendly Bhutanese people by visiting villages, temples, monasteries, and gigantic fortresses. It gives you a chance to meet people, enjoy the pristine forest with rare glimpse of wildlife and observe the ancient old...See more
This trip allows the travelers to enjoy the daily lives of friendly Bhutanese people by visiting villages, temples, monasteries, and gigantic fortresses. It gives you a chance to meet people, enjoy the pristine forest with rare glimpse of wildlife and observe the ancient old traditions of arts and crafts. We would be traveling through the less frequented areas of Bhutan. Our journey starts from Paro Valley where our flight from Bangkok will land. We spent one and half day sightseeing around the Paro valley and a full day excursion to the Tiger’s Nest locally known as Taktshang Gompa, this incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. We then start our short, five-day trek, which leads from Paro to Thimphu, 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 there are views across to the Himalayas. We finally arrive into the lush valley of Thimphu the Capital city. After touring through this tiny no traffic light Capital city we will return to Paro and take our flight back home with beautiful memories of this Living Museum.
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7 Days
Highlights
The Druk Path Trek offers travelers a unique opportunity to experience the daily life and culture of Bhutan by visiting villages, temples, monasteries, and ancient fortresses. The journey begins in Paro Valley, where visitors explore local sights and hike to the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery, dramatically perched on a cliff.
The trek itself is a five-day journey between Paro and Thimphu, crossing mountain ranges with minimal settlements. Along the way, trekkers enjoy pristine forests, alpine lakes, possible wildlife sightings, and especially vibrant rhododendron blooms in spring. In clear seasons, stunning views of the Himalayas can be seen.
The trip concludes in Thimphu, Bhutan’s peaceful capital, before returning to Paro. Overall, the trek combines natural beauty, cultural immersion, and unforgettable Himalayan landscapes.
Include/Exclude
- Bhutan Royalties, tourists fees, Visa fees and taxes.
- Accommodations in listed or similar hotels (pleasant hotels 3 star) during the tour.
- All meals, including evening tea/coffee etc through-out the trip.
- All land transfers, sightseeing with entrance fees
- Bottled water in the vehicle and other camp services.
- Luxury hotel upgrades available at additional cost.
- Travel insurance
- Expenses of personal nature
- Drinks like beer, whisky, coke, fanta and Mineral water
- Telephone and internet
Druk Path
Day 1
Paro
Day 2
PARO SIGHTSEEING
Day 3
EXCURSION TO TIGER’S NEST
Day 4
DOPSHARI -JILI DZONG 10 Kms, 5 hours
Day 5
JILI DZONG – JANGCHUP LAKHA, 10 Kms, 3-4 hours
Day 6
JANGCHUP LAKHA – JIMILANG TSHO 11 Kms, 4 hours
Day 7
departure
Frequently Asked Questions
The trek is moderate. It involves daily hikes of 4–6 hours with some steep climbs, but no technical climbing is required.
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Spring (Mar–May): Rhododendrons in bloom 🌸
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Autumn (Sep–Nov): Clear Himalayan views
Winter is possible but colder; monsoon (Jun–Aug) is less recommended.
Not necessary, but basic fitness and some hiking experience will make it more enjoyable.
The trek reaches around 4,200m near Jangchu La.
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