The Druk Path Trek is one of the most popular trekking routes in the mountainous region of Bhutan. This adventure starts in the Thimphu Valley and takes you through stunning alpine landscapes, high mountain passes, and glacial lakes.

Overview

Itinerary

Overview

Itinerary

Overview

The Druk Path Trek is one of the most popular trekking routes in the mountainous region of Bhutan. It’s easy to see why: in just five days, you can hike through lush forests, camp beside serene lakes, visit beautiful monasteries, and explore a renowned meditation center. This adventure starts in the Thimphu Valley and takes you through stunning alpine landscapes, high mountain passes, and glacial lakes. Conveniently, you’ll end the trek right back where you began.

Highlights

Enjoy amazing mountain views while hiking the trail.
Stop at a mountain fortress built to shelter travelers.
Camp by a lake during a trekking trip through the mountains.
Visit a renowned Buddhist meditation center in Phajoding.

Day 01 :

Start the Druk Path Trek to Jele Dzong

Arrive in Paro and transfer to the trailhead near the Ta Dzong Museum. You will start your trek this afternoon. The trail goes uphill the whole way. After you cross Jili La Pass, you will go down to the area near Jele Dzong. There, you will set up camp in a meadow and sleep under the stars.

Day 02 :

Visit Jele Dzong & Camp by a Lake

After breakfast at camp, you will visit Jele Dzong. This small and remote fortress was built long ago to give shelter to trekkers traveling between Paro and Thimphu. Next, you will walk along the ridge, with some short climbs and descents, until you reach a small pass that offers stunning views of Jomolhari Mountain. Tonight, you will camp in another amazing location, this time by the lake in Jangchulakha.

Day 03 :

Enjoy Mountain Views from the Trail

Wake up early to see the sunrise and enjoy the views around you. If the weather is nice, you will see beautiful mountains all day. You can choose between two trails. For the best sights, take the high trail to Langye Ja La (Ox Hump Pass). From there, you can see Jomolhari, known as "the bride of Kangchenjunga," and the impressive peak of Jichu Drake. A steep path will take you down to Jimilangtsho Lake, where you will camp by the lake tonight.

Day 04 :

Descend to Simkota

After breakfast, hike slowly along the trail for about four hours until you reach the glacial lake of Simkota. Take a break for lunch, then continue to Laban La Pass. After that, the trail goes down steeply past Thujidrag to Phajoding. Phajoding is known for its meditation center, which has ten temples and is a spiritual place. On the last night of the trip, you will camp near the hermitages and monasteries in the area.

Day 05 :

Trek to Thimphu & Depart Bhutan

After you visit the temples and monasteries in Phajoding, walk downhill to the area above Thimphu. Then, you’ll go to the airport to catch your flight for your onward journey home.