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9 Day Druk Path Trek

Druk Path Trek

Druk Path Trek is one of the short treks in Bhutan, which takes five days to complete. This starts from Paro and ends in Thimphu or vice versa. Moreover, this trek is the right choice for those with a busy schedule and insufficient time. Why choose this trek? The Druk Path Trek is easy to hike as the distance between overnight camps is short. This trek will take you into an area adorned with pristine lakes; you can see the stunning Himalayan range and some of the highest unclimbed mountains. The trail in this trek passes through apple orchards, rhododendron forests, alpine yak pastures, and old Buddhist monasteries to snowcapped mountains. 

  • Tour Facts
    Tour Name: Druk Path Trek
    Tour type: Trek and Cultural tour
    Duration: 09Days/08Nights
    Grade: Easy and Moderate
    Best Season: March to June and September to November
    Date: Flexible
    Place: Tiger Nest, Paro, Thimphu, Dochu La pass, and Punakha 
  • Tour and Trek Highlights ❖ Trek starts from Paro, Ta Dzong and ends at Thimphu via Phajoding monastery ❖ Duration of the trek is 5 days and highest camp altitude is 4100m ❖ Moderate trekking in Bhutan ❖ Max elevation 4200M and Min elevation 2400M ❖ In a day, average walking distance is 10 KM and average walking time 6 hours ❖ Attraction: Rhododendron Forest, Alpine yak pastures, Pristine himalayas pass, and Amazing Mountain scenery with picturesque sites, and high-altitude lakes ❖ One can find the homes of local herders and old Buddhist monasteries at alpine zone ❖ Includes visiting Tigers nest, Dochu La pass, sightseeing in Thimphu
  • Itinerary Highlights
    Day 01: Arrival at Paro airport and cover local sightseeing at Paro
    Day 02: Paro sightseeing (Tiger nest hike)
    Day 03: Trek: Paro – Jele Dzong
    Day 04: Trek: Jele Dzong – Tshokam
    Day 05: Trek: Tshokam – Jimilang Tsho
    Day 06: Trek: Jimilang Tsho – Simkotra Tsho
    Day 07: Trek: Simkotra Tsho – Thimphu via Phajoding monastery
    Day 08: Thimphu local sightseeing, excursion to Dochula pass
    Day 09: Departure 
Day 01: Arrival at Paro airport and do local sightseeing at Paro

The flight to Paro is one of the eye-catching of the highest mountains in the world. You will see great Himalayan peaks like Everest, Kanchenjunga, and Makalu. Take the first glimpse of a happy country. On arrival at Paro Airport, you will be welcomed and escorted by company representatives from Bhutan Travel Light Tours and taken to the hotel. Start your first sightseeing trip to Bhutan through Nyima Zam Bridge and Rinpung Dzong, a castle and a monastery. One of Bhutan’s tentative sites in the UNESCO plan lists for future World Heritage Sites. This is where Bernardo Bertolucci’s film “Little Buddha” was shot. Just above the dzong stands Ta dzong (watchtower fortress), now converted into the National Museum of Bhutan. If you have a morning flight, you will take a short hike to Zuri Dzong, home to the valley’s local protector. On the way to town, stop at the Iron Bridge Maker temple and visit Kyichu Lhakhang, the first-ever built temple in the country. The day ends up exploring the elegant traditional houses of Paro town.

Today, after breakfast, you will be prepared to visit the notable landmark of the Kingdom of Bhutan. Nevertheless, your day will be exciting during your stay in Bhutan. You will be hiking the top icon of Bhutan, sitting more than 800 meters above Paro Valley; the most heart-touching ‘Taktsang’ (Tiger Nest monastery) perches on a cliff face of the mountain. It is renowned to the outside world for its uniqueness and spectacular position. Once done with the Tiger Nest hike, you will drive to the military camp of Gunitsawa, where the trek starts. The first night of camping will be just above the military camp at an elevation of 2800M.

TREK8KM |5 HOURS| 1090M ASCENT|80M DESCENT | CAMP ALT 3480M 

On your first day of the trek, you can start leisurely in the morning after having breakfast at the hotel/resort. Note: Please check all the necessary trekking gear as you get ready to drive to the watchtower fortress (Ta Dzong). From here, you will start for the Druk Path Trek. The first day will be quite difficult as you will be climbing more than 1000m elevation through apple orchards to a pine forest. As you ascend, your vegetation will change to the mixed alpine forest where one can see pines, trees, hemlocks and scrubs, and firs. Finally, you will reach Jele Dzong, a small caste and Buddhist monastery. If time permits, you can visit Jele Dzong and the nearby sites or visit tomorrow morning—camp at 3480 m.

TREK 10KM |4 – 5 HOURS | ASCEND 310M |50M DESCENT | CAMP ALT 3770M  

In the morning, visit Jele Dzong and the nearby site. If you want to see what is inside the Jele dzong, always ask our company representatives for help. After sightseeing there, you will ascend for about an hour with lovely views and descend a little. Today, you will walk through thick alpine forests and see a far view of Paro Valley. Moreover, you can see the alpine yak herder’s camp nearby too. Finally, your campsite will be near yak pastures—overnight camp at 3770M.

TREK 10KM |6 – 7 HOURS| 400M ASCENT|300M DESCENT | CAMP ALT 3870M
The trail follows the ridge as you keep changing elevation, where you will ascend and descend frequently through the pass. You can see a stunning view of the Jomolhari peak (7315M) here. Keep on walking until you reach the junction, which separates two trails. Both trails lead to Jimilang Tsho, but we suggest taking the upper trail due to the better views. If you feel tired, you can take the lower trail. After walking, you will reach Jimilang Tsho, which is considered a sacred lake. Overnight camp at 3870M

TREK 11KM |4 – 5HOURS| 760M ASCENT|500M DESCENT | CAMP ALT 4110M
Start hiking up from the lake to the north side this morning through dwarf rhododendron trees. As you keep moving, you will reach Dungtsho Lake; half of the lake is surrounded by rock cliffs and is considered a holy place. Moreover, you will come across yak herder’s camp, where our representatives will share the story behind them. Later, your trail winds down to a deep valley. Continue walking on the ridge; view the surroundings until you reach Simkotra Lake for today’s campsite—camp at 4110M.

TREK 14KM |7 – 8 HOURS| 100M ASCENT| 1800M DESCENT
Today is the last day for the trek. The morning starts from Simkotra Lake. First, gently until you reach the pass marked with a white stupa. From here, you can see the highest mountain of Bhutan, Gangkhar Punesum, to the east direction and a far-eye view of Thimphu Valley. From here, you will start descending to another lake and climb to another pass called Phume La Pass (4210M). From there, you can get the best view of Thimphu. Continue descending, and you will reach Phajoding Monastery (3870M). Take a rest at the monastery and visit the site. Once you finish visiting the Phajoding site, slowly start descending until you reach the roadside where your trek ends. There your car will be waiting. Bid goodbye to your trekking teams and your drive back to the hotel. Overnight, stay at Thimphu.

In the morning, make an excursion to Dochula Pass (3100M) to see the panoramic view of Bhutan’s most astounding, highest snow-clad Himalayan peaks. It is the best place for photographers to take a picture of a 360-degree aerial view of 108 Stupas and the snow-clad Himalayas peak. Afternoon visits Buddha’s Point (gigantic bronze Buddha Dordenma statue) located on the mountain overlooking the southern approach of Thimphu town. You will take a short hike to see a panoramic view of the statue. Later, you will join the Buddhist devotees in performing their daily rituals and prayers at the whitewashed semi spherical Memorial Chorten. You will have a walk from Norzin Lam Street to see Thimphu’s clock tower. Interestingly, here, you will see the traffic police signaling in the heart of the town junction. However, you will continue your walk to the handicraft market, where varieties of Bhutanese souvenirs are displaced and bought for a reasonable price. Your day will end with visiting Tashichho Dzong (The castle that serves as the seat of the king and government). Overnight, stay at Thimphu

On this day, your guide and driver will drop you at Paro airport, where your tour guide and driver will bid you goodbye. It was nice meeting you, and we hope you enjoyed the beauty of our country. We expect you to visit again for a longer duration.
Tashi Delek, have a safe flight back home

  •    A sustainable tourism Royalty (SDF) to the Royal Government of Bhutan which goes towards the economic developmental works such as in the education , health, roads, etc.
  •  Bhutan Visa 
  • Accommodations in 3- star properties. (Can be upgraded to 4 & 5-star with additional Premium)
  • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Certified English Speaking Bhutanese Guide.
  • All ground transportationAll internal taxes and charges including Entry Fees
  • Mineral Water while traveling
  • Complimentary from company : Traditional Hot Stone Bath 
  • Airfare ( Can be arranged with us)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any Expenses of Personal Nature
  • Tips for the guide and driver

 

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