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Druk Path Trek

Druk Path Trek

The Druk Path Trek is a classic Bhutan trek that follows an ancient, high-level trekking route from Paro to Thimpu in a nation that few have the opportunity to visit.

Group rate from
US$

3,350

Duration

10 Days

Per person ยท 7โ€“15 travelers

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Private departure from US$ 3,990 ยท 1โ€“2 travelers

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  • Weโ€™ll help tailor the trek to your budget

Duration

10 Days

From group price

US$ 3,350

Per person ยท 7โ€“15 travelers

Amigo traveler rating: 4.9/5 across 548 reviews ยท Google, Tripadvisor, Amigo website

Is this trek right for you?

Relaxed journeys focused on heritage, spirituality, and comfort.

Trekking involves altitude, weather, and trail risks. A planned itinerary, acclimatization days, and guide support cannot guarantee safety or reaching the planned destination. Conditions may require changes to the route.

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Druk Path Trek

Trip overview

Service level
Amigo Essential
Comfort profile
Cultural

Route highlights

  • The 10-day trek is the most popular in Bhutan

The 10-day trek is the most popular in Bhutan because it passes through a beautiful natural landscape of blue pine forests, high ridges, and pristine lakes while also providing the opportunity to visit some ancient lhakhangs, dzongs, and villages.

The Druk Path Trek is also a relatively easy hike to complete because the distances between rest stops are relatively short. The trail winds through fir, blue pine, and dwarf rhododendron forests at elevations ranging from 2400 to 4200 meters. Hikers will arrive at Jimiling Lake on the third day, whose crystal clear waters are home to massive trout.

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Amigo Treks and Expeditionโ€™s 10 Days Durk Path Trek package starts with a flight to Paro and ends with departure from Paro. This trip package ensures full board (meal, tea/coffee, snacks, and accommodation in a government-approved hotel) and all ground transfers, including airport transfers, from the day of arrival till the departure day. You will also be guided by an English-speaking guide during the entire trip. However, this trip is a fully customizable trip and can be customized to your requirements and budget. If you can bring a group, you can also enjoy special group discounts. Moreover, we guarantee 100% departure on all customized packages.

This trek also provides hikers with breathtaking views of Mt. Gangkar Puensum, the world's highest unclimbed peak. The best months to go on the Druk Path Trek are March-June or September-November.

Day-by-day route outline

10Days outlined

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Altitude & distance by day

Published altitudes and walking distances for each day. Road and flight transfers are listed separately in the daily route data.

Daily walking distance (km)

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Dots mark the altitudes listed in the itinerary, and bars show how far youโ€™ll walk each day. If a day has no altitude listed, we keep the line at the last known height. For a distance range like 8โ€“10 km, we show 9 km.

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Published itinerary measurements. A dash means the measurement is not published.
DayRouteAltitudePublished distance
Day 1ARRIVE PARO, (Meals: Lunch, Dinner)โ€”โ€”
Day 2Explore day in Paro (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)โ€”โ€”
Day 3Druk Path Trek (8km) (3 hours) (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)โ€”8kmWalking / trekking
Day 4Trek from Jele Dzong to Jangchulakha (10 km), (3-4hours), (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)โ€”10 kmWalking / trekking
Day 5Trek from Jangchulakha to Jimilang Tsho (11 km), (4 hours), (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)โ€”11 kmWalking / trekking
Day 6Day 06 Trek from Jimilang Tscho to Simkota Tsho (11km) (4 hours), (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)โ€”11kmWalking / trekking
Day 7Trek from Simkota Tsho to Phajoding, (10 km), (3-4 hours) (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)โ€”10 kmWalking / trekking
Day 8Trek from Phajoding to Thimpu (5km), (3 hours), (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)โ€”5kmWalking / trekking
Day 9- Explore Thimphu and drive to Paro (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)โ€”โ€”
Day 10- Departure to onward (Meals: Breakfast)โ€”โ€”
  1. Day 1

    ARRIVE PARO,

    (Meals: Lunch, Dinner)

    Day details

    Upon arrival at the Paro Airport, your guide will meet you outside the terminal building and transfer you to the hotel booked for you in Paro. After short rest, we will visit Kichu Lakhang and National Museum, and later in the evening stroll around the city. Overnight in a hotel in Paro.

  2. Day 2

    Explore day in Paro

    (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

    Day details

    After breakfast, we will hike to the Tiger's Nest. This journey will take around 4 hours. After the hike, we will have our lunch and visit the farmhouse. Overnight in a hotel in Paro.

  3. Day 3

    Druk Path Trek

    (8km) ยท (3 hours) ยท (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

    Day details

    After breakfast in Paro, a short drive from the hotel will take us to the ancient Ta Dzong watchtower, which will be our trek start point. A gradual climb for about one and a half hours on a jeep track will take us to the prayer wall. The trail further is on a rocky path that climbs steeply through the forest. About an hour further, we will stop for lunch in a clearing. An hour-long walk from the clearing will take us to the Jele La (3,550m). We will hike past the pass to Jele Dzong, our campsite, which is located just below the pass and mostly in ruins. On clear days, the view of the Paro Valley looks stunning. Overnight in a tented camp.

  4. Day 4

    Trek from Jele Dzong to Jangchulakha , ,

    (10 km) ยท (3-4hours) ยท (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

    Day details

    After breakfast, we will first explore Jele Dzong which dates back to the 14th century, before starting the day's hike. We will then continue up the ridge enjoying the view of the Paro Valley. If the weather is clear we can also enjoy the stunning distant view of Mt. Chomolhari (7,314m). The route climbs through a thick alpine forest and rhododendrons, inhibited by Monal and Blood Pheasants, to a saddle at 3,590m. Lunch will be provided in a forest clearing and we will continue to Jangchu Lakhang. Campsite for today will be at 3,780m near yak herders' camp. Overnight in a tented camp.

  5. Day 5

    Trek from Jangchulakha to Jimilang Tsho , ,

    (11 km) ยท (4 hours) ยท (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

    Day details

    Be prepared for a long and hardest walk of the trek. After breakfast, a steep ascent from the camp on a narrow trail for about an hour will bring us to the main trail. We will further continue up on a rocky trail that passes through the rhododendron bushes to a saddle that is marked with a prayer flag. From the saddle, a short descent will bring us to a cave, from where, following the ridge, we will steeply climb to Jangchu La (4,180m) which opens up to spectacular views of mountains including Chomolhari and Jichudrake, on a clear day. Enjoying the view, we will have our lunch and continue down on a steep rocky trail to the shore of Jimi Lang Tscho, famous for its trout. Overnight in a tented camp near the lake.

  6. Day 6

    Day 06 Trek from Jimilang Tscho to Simkota Tsho ,

    (11km) ยท (4 hours) ยท (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

    Day details

    After breakfast, following the rocky trail that passes through dwarf rhododendron trees, we will climb up from the camp to Janye Tscho Lake at 3,956m. Taking in the view, we will further climb higher to a saddle at 4,150m past the yak herder camps. It is a short climb along the side of the ridge and then a short, steep descent to camp at 4,040m which is near Simkota Tsho Lake (4090m), which is the lake situated at the highest altitude on this trail. Overnight Tented Camp

  7. Day 7

    Trek from Simkota Tsho to Phajoding, ,

    (10 km) ยท (3-4 hours) ยท (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

    Day details

    After breakfast, the day begins with a gradual climb to a col at 4,180m after crossing the Phume La Pass at (4,120m), marked by prayer flags. On clear days the views of Mt. Gangkhar Puensum and other peaks are enchanting. We will then continue on a descending trail to Thujidrag Gompa, a meditation center perched on the side of a precipitous rock face. Continuing further through the juniper forest we will make our way to the campsite near Phajoding Gompa, which is a very important pilgrimage site here. Overnight in a tented camp.

  8. Day 8

    Trek from Phajoding to Thimpu , ,

    (5km) ยท (3 hours) ยท (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

    Day details

    After breakfast, we will continue our trek. Leaving Phajoding, the hike today is all downhill, through the forest that is dominated by blue pine. We will hike down to Motithang, which is just above Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan, and from this point, we will drive to our hotel in Thimpu. If you are not tired, around the evening, we can explore Thimpu. Overnight in a hotel in Thimpu

  9. Day 9

    - Explore Thimphu and drive to Paro

    (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

    Day details

    After breakfast in Thimpu, we will set out to explore the attractions in Thimpu which include Buddha Point Memorable Choden, Traditional School of Arts and Crafts, and Tashicho Dzong, and then drive to Paro for an overnight stay. Overnight in a hotel in Paro.

  10. Day 10

    - Departure to onward

    (Meals: Breakfast)

    Day details

    Breakfast at the hotel and we will transfer you to the airport as per your flight time.

What is included in the trip price

9items

The essentials and support items that are already built into the package.

  • Trip Includes

  • All meals, tea coffee, and snacks

  • Government approved category hotels on twin sharing basis

  • Airport transfer (Pick up and drop)

  • Land transportation with a comfortable vehicle

  • An experienced English-speaking guide and other staff if required

  • Monument entrance fees and museum entrance fees

  • Visa and all government taxes.

  • TENTED CAMPING WITH COOK, MULES, AND SUPPORTING STAFF WHILE TREKKING.

What to budget for separately

5items

Items travelers usually pay for separately, depending on style, spending habits, and optional upgrades.

  • Trip Excludes

  • Personal nature expenses ( personal equipment, phone calls, internet, laundry, hard drinks, etc)

  • Insurance (trip cancellation, medical and rescue evacuation)

  • Tips

  • Airfare (to Paro and return)

Group rates by party size

Per-person rates adjust automatically with your party size. Member discounts apply where available.

2-10 travelers

US$ 3,990

per person

3-6 travelers

US$ 3,450

per person

7-15 travelers

US$ 3,350

per person

Questions travelers usually ask before booking

These route questions cover Bhutan, bhutan treks planning, and the logistics travelers usually want clarified before they commit.

7Answers ready

Druk Path Trek is best for travelers who want an active Himalayan route and are comfortable with the walking pace, terrain, and day-to-day movement this trip requires.

The best timing for Druk Path Trek depends on route conditions, visibility, transport reliability, and the style of journey. We use the current route plan and season to help you choose the strongest travel window.

10 Days is the standard planning window for Druk Path Trek. The pacing is shaped around the route flow, acclimatization, transport windows, and overnight stops rather than simply covering distance as fast as possible.

Druk Path Trek is planned as a culturally focused and physically light journey, so the experience is paced around that level of movement and stamina.

The trip is positioned at the Amigo Essential service level. Final room style and amenities can vary between cities, trail stops, and more remote sections of the route.

Permit, entry, and route-document requirements depend on the destination, route, and the final version of your trip for Bhutan. We confirm exactly what applies before departure rather than asking you to guess from generic lists.

Meal inclusions depend on the route design and overnight setup. We confirm what is covered before departure so you know where flexibility or extra budget may be useful.

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