Overview

This trek is ideal for travelers who want a short Himalayan trek without extreme altitude, combined with deep cultural immersion in Bhutan’s spiritual heartland.

Duration – 7 Nights / 8 Days

Group Size – 5 & above

Trek Difficulty – Moderate

Accommodation – Hotel / Camps

Avg. Walking Time – 4–6 Hours

Best Season – March–May / Sept–Nov

Avg. Walking Dist. – 8–12 km

Highest Altitude – 4,210m

Package Includes

  • Expert licensed trekking guide & full support team (porters, cooks)

  • Camping gear and meals throughout the trek

  • Trekking permits & government fees

  • Airport or border transfers to trailhead

  • Emergency contingency planning and altitude safety

    Package Excludes

    • International airfare

    • Travel insurance

    • Visa fee (if applicable)

    • Personal expenses & tips

    • Beverages (alcoholic/non-alcoholic)

    • Optional activities

    • Emergency/medical expenses

    • Anything not mentioned under “Includes”

    Highlights

    • High-altitude lakes & pristine landscapes

    • Spectacular Himalayan views

    • Ancient monasteries & meditation sites

    • Ideal for moderate trekkers

    • No technical climbing required

    Optional Upgrades

    • Tiger’s Nest hike

    • Luxury lodge stay pre/post trek

    • Photography-focused trek

    • Shortened 5-day version

    Itinerary

    Day 1 – Arrival in Paro (2,200m)

    Arrive at Paro International Airport. Meet your guide and transfer to hotel. Light acclimatization walk around Paro town.

    Visit Rinpung Dzong and National Museum. Optional hike to Tiger’s Nest viewpoint. Trek briefing and final preparations.

    Drive to Ta Dzong trailhead. Begin steady uphill climb through pine forests. Reach Jili Dzong campsite with stunning views of Paro valley.
    Walking: 4–5 hrs

    Gradual ascent along mountain ridges. Possible yak herder encounters. On clear days, views of Mt. Jomolhari.
    Walking: 5–6 hrs

    Scenic trek through alpine meadows. Arrive at beautiful Jimilangtsho Lake, famous for giant trout.
    Walking: 4–5 hrs

    Climb to higher ridges with panoramic Himalayan views. Camp near Simkota Lake.
    Walking: 4–5 hrs

    Short climb to the highest point (4,210m). Visit Phajoding Monastery. Descend to Motithang in Thimphu.
    Walking: 4–6 hrs

      • Transfer to Paro International Airport.

      • Fly back home.

    Druk Path Trek

    A classic Bhutan trek linking Paro and Thimphu through alpine lakes & mountain ridges

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