What You Will Do
Best times to embark on this exhilarating trek are from March to June and September to November. Druk Path Trek is one of the most popular treks in Bhutan as it passes through stunning landscapes, high Himalayan ridges and pristine lakes at altitudes ranging from 2400m to 4200m with rich flora and fauna. Trekking in Autumn and Spring offers an opportunity to interact with yak herders around one of the campsites and understand their high altitude semi-nomadic lifestyles. Although graded Moderate to Difficult, Druk Path Trek is fairly an easy hike to undertake as distances between rest camps are shorter. This trek offers stunning views of Mt. Gangkar Puensum, the highest unscaled peak in the world.
Day 2 of the trip is spent acclimatizing by hiking up to the famous iconic landmark in Bhutan, Taktsang Monastery at 3120m and visit some places of interests or shopping if you wish in the afternoon of Day 8 in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Itinerary
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Day 1 '̣Arrive Paro International Airport & Sightseeing in Paro (2200m)' National Museum of Bhutan འབྲུག་གི་འགྲེམས་སྟོན་ཁང་།
1 hour
2
Day 1 '̣Arrive Paro International Airport & Sightseeing in Paro (2200m)' Rinpung Dzong
1 hour
3
Day 1 '̣Arrive Paro International Airport & Sightseeing in Paro (2200m)' Kyichu Lhakhang
30 minutes
4
Day 2 '̣Hike to the famous Paro Taktsang to Acclimatize' Paro Taktsang
5 hours
5
Day 3 '̣[Trek Begins] Paro / Jele Dzong / Camp at Jangchulakha (3770m)'
7 hours
6
Day 4 '̣Jangchulakha / Camp at Jimilang Tso (3870m)' Jimilang Tsho
5 hours
7
Day 5 '̣Jimilang Tsho / Camp at Simkotra Tsho (4110m)' Simkotra Tsho
6 hours
8
Day 6 '̣[Trek Ends] Simkotra Tsho / Phajodhing Monastery / Thimphu (2334m)' Phajoding Monastery
7 hours
9
Day 6 '̣[Trek Ends] Simkotra Tsho / Phajodhing Monastery / Thimphu (2334m)' Thimphu
30 minutes
10
Day 7 '̣Sightseeing & Leisure in Thimphu (2334m)' Buddha Dordenma
45 minutes
11
Day 7 '̣Sightseeing & Leisure in Thimphu (2334m)' Changangkha Lhakhang
30 minutes
12
Day 7 '̣Sightseeing & Leisure in Thimphu (2334m)' National Library & Archives of Bhutan
2 hours
13
Day 7 '̣Sightseeing & Leisure in Thimphu (2334m)' National Institute for Zorig Chusum
45 minutes
14
Day 7 '̣Sightseeing & Leisure in Thimphu (2334m)' Centenary Farmers Market
30 minutes
15
Day 7 '̣Sightseeing & Leisure in Thimphu (2334m)' Changlimithang Stadium & Archery Ground
30 minutes
16
Day 7 '̣Sightseeing & Leisure in Thimphu (2334m)' Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre
30 minutes
17
Day 8 '̣Thimphu / Transfer to Punakha valley (1200m)' Dochula Pass
2 hours 30 minutes
18
Day 8 '̣Thimphu / Transfer to Punakha valley (1200m)' Chimi Lhakhang Temple
1 hour
19
Day 8 '̣Thimphu / Transfer to Punakha valley (1200m)' Punakha Dzong
1 hour
20
Day 8 '̣Thimphu / Transfer to Punakha valley (1200m)' Punakha Suspension Bridge
45 minutes
21
Day 9 '̣Punakha / Transfer to Paro valley (2200m)' Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
2 hours 30 minutes
22
Day 9 '̣Punakha / Transfer to Paro valley (2200m)' Mochu Rafting Point
2 hours
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Day 9 '̣Punakha / Transfer to Paro valley (2200m)' Simtokha Dzong
3 hours
24
Day 9 '̣Punakha / Transfer to Paro valley (2200m)' Deki Homestay
15 hours
25
Day 10 '̣Transfer to Paro International Airport for Departure' Paro International Airport
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