Overview

Why this is your journey

"On day three of the Druk Path Trek, you pass a lake so still it reflects the sky perfectly. There are no other trekkers. No signs. No noise except wind and the occasional bell of a yak somewhere below the ridge."

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Druk Path Trek

Connect Paro to Thimphu on foot through blue pine forests, over 4,100m passes, and past alpine lakes so clear they mirror the sky.

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Himalayan Views

On clear days (October–November best): Jhomolhari (7,314m), Gangkhar Puensum (7,570m), and Jichu Drake visible from the high camps.

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Alpine Lakes

Jimilang Tsho and Simkotra Tsho — high-altitude lakes at 3,800m+ full of giant trout. No other trekkers. No sound except wind.

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Bhutan Unreached

95% of Bhutan tourists never leave the valley road. This trek takes you into the Bhutan above — the one that belongs to yaks, eagles, and trekkers who earned their view.

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TCB-Certified Trek Guide

All our trek guides are TCB-certified and have completed the Druk Path dozens of times. Safety briefings, weather monitoring, and altitude awareness built into every day.

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Fully Supported

Pack mules carry your main kit. Cooks prepare hot meals at camp. You carry only your daypack. This is wilderness trekking without the suffering.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your 10 days in Bhutan

Every day is flexible. Santosh adjusts the pace, swaps activities, and lingers wherever you want to linger — at no extra charge.

Arrival and welcome — your guide briefs you on the trek route, altitude, and daily schedule
Gear check — we ensure your kit is appropriate for the conditions
Light acclimatisation walk around Paro town
Early dinner and rest — departure is early tomorrow

Overnight: Paro (2,200m) · Meals: Dinner

Tiger's Nest hike — the iconic monastery, your warm-up for what's ahead
Paro Rinpung Dzong and riverside walk
Early sleep — Day 3 is the first full trail day

Overnight: Paro · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trail begins at Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery above Paro
Steep climb through blue pine forest — 900m elevation gain
First campsite at Jele Dzong (3,480m) — ruins of an ancient watchtower
Evening: views of the Paro Valley spread below, stars appearing one by one

Overnight: Camp at 3,480m · Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

Traverse through rhododendron and juniper forest
Descend to the stunning Jimilang Tsho lake at 3,870m
Afternoon free — fish in the lake, read, sit in total silence
Night camp beside the lake — one of the most peaceful nights in Bhutan

Overnight: Camp at 3,870m · Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

Trek to the second high-altitude lake through open yak pasture
Highest point of the trek: 4,110m — the world is very big and very quiet from here
Camping beside Simkotra Tsho — on a clear night, the Milky Way fills the sky above

Overnight: Camp at 3,900m · Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

Descend through forest and meadow toward Phajoding Monastery
Night at Phajoding Monastery guesthouse — butter lamps, monks chanting at dawn
The transition from wilderness to civilisation begins

Overnight: Phajoding Monastery (3,640m) · Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner

Final descent into Thimphu (3–4 hours)
Trek ends — your guide shakes your hand and you both know you earned it
Hot shower. Actual bed. Cold beer if you want one.
Celebratory dinner in Thimphu

Overnight: Thimphu · Meals: Breakfast, Celebration Dinner

Gentle city day — your legs will thank you
Buddha Dordenma statue, Thimphu National Museum, craft markets
Optional: traditional hot stone bath for post-trek recovery (strongly recommended)

Overnight: Thimphu · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Scenic drive from Thimphu to Paro
Optional: Kyichu Lhakhang or one final monastery visit
Last evening in Paro — dinner at your leisure

Overnight: Paro · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Morning transfer to Paro International Airport
The mountains you walked through are visible from the plane window on departure
You have earned that view completely.

Meals: Breakfast

What's included

Complete, transparent pricing

✓TCB-certified trek guide and support crew

✓Pack mules for main luggage (you carry daypack only)

✓All accommodation — hotel pre/post trek + camping on trail

✓All meals including hot camp meals and packed lunches

✓Complete camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, kitchen)

✓All trekking permits and restricted area permits

✓Airport transfers

✗SDF ($100/night) — billed separately

✗International flights

✗Trekking poles (available to hire in Thimphu)

✗Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag rated -10°C, boots)

✗Travel insurance with emergency evacuation cover (mandatory for high-altitude trekking)

SDF note: SDF $100/night guaranteed until 31 Aug 2027. Indian travelers pay ₹1,200. — Full SDF guide →

Is this for you?

This package is perfect if…

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Fit travelers comfortable with 6–8 hours of trekking per day

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Those who want Bhutan beyond the tourist valley road

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Solo trekkers, couples, and small adventure groups

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Anyone who has ever said 'I want to see something no one else has seen'

Best season: October–November (best views) or April–May (spring wildflowers). Closed June–September.

Questions

Before you ask Santosh

Moderate to good fitness — equivalent to hiking 6–8 hours on hilly terrain. You don't need to be an athlete, but you should be comfortable with sustained uphill walking. We recommend training with day hikes for 4–6 weeks before the trip.

Yes, we arrange equipment hire in Thimphu. Tell us what you need when booking and we'll price it in. We recommend bringing your own boots that are already broken in.

Our trek guides are trained in altitude sickness recognition and first aid. If a trekker cannot continue, we arrange descent and vehicle support. Emergency evacuation insurance is mandatory for this trip.

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