Druk Path Trek
Bhutan's classic short private trek linking Paro and Thimphu through high lakes, yak pastures and dzong ruins.
Druk Path is Bhutan's strongest introductory trek: short enough to pair with Tiger's Nest, but high enough to feel properly Himalayan. The route links Paro and Thimphu through forest, yak pastures, alpine lakes and old dzong sites.
- Duration
- 7 Days | 6 Nights (Paro to Paro)
- Location
- Paro, Jele Dzong, Jangchulakha, Jimilangtsho & Thimphu, Bhutan
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Season
- March to June, September to November
- Group
- Solo traveller to 8 travellers
Journey highlights
- Classic Bhutan trek between Paro and Thimphu.
- Alpine lakes and yak-herder country.
- Tiger's Nest can be added before or after the trek.
- Private Bhutan guide, camp crew and SDF-inclusive planning for international guests.
Full itinerary
Arrive Paro
Meet your guide at Paro Airport and transfer to your hotel in the valley. Take the afternoon to settle in, with a short walk nearby if your arrival time allows. In the evening, review the route and the next day's arrangements with the team.
Stay: Naksel Boutique Hotel Paro or similar
Meals: Dinner
Paro to Jele Dzong Camp
Meet the trekking team and begin the climb above Paro toward Jele Dzong. Follow the trail through forest and steadily gaining height, with rests arranged around your pace. The afternoon brings you toward the camp area, where you can settle in before the temperature drops. If access and daylight allow, spend time around the dzong setting. Finish the evening with dinner at camp and a briefing on tomorrow's route and weather.
Stay: Jele Dzong Trek Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Jele Dzong to Jangchulakha
Leave the Jele Dzong area and follow the trail through forest and open yak-pasture country toward Jangchulakha. Keep a steady pace on the ridges, pausing where the weather opens views across the hills. The walking day leaves time to settle into camp rather than pressing on after dark. Spend the late afternoon resting or taking photographs nearby, then gather for dinner and discuss the next day's lake stage with your guide.
Stay: Jangchulakha Trek Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Jangchulakha to Jimilangtsho
Walk onward from Jangchulakha toward Jimilangtsho, with high ridges and lake country shaping the day. Your guide manages the pace and breaks so the group stays together on the exposed sections. Mountain views depend on visibility, and the camp arrival takes priority over extra detours. After reaching the lake camp, rest and enjoy the setting from nearby paths before dinner. Keep the evening quiet as you prepare for the following high-altitude stage.
Stay: Jimilangtsho Trek Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Jimilangtsho to Phajoding
Leave Jimilangtsho and continue through the high lakes and ridges toward the Phajoding camp area. This is a longer stage, so the team starts early and adjusts breaks around the terrain and weather. Keep photographs and pauses within the walking schedule rather than extending the day with detours. On reaching camp, change into warm clothing and rest before dinner. The guide reviews the descent to Thimphu planned for the next morning.
Stay: Phajoding Trek Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Descend to Thimphu and Drive Paro
Begin the descent from Phajoding toward Thimphu, following the lower trails back into forest. Take care on the downhill sections and allow breaks for the group to keep a comfortable pace. Meet the vehicle at the roadhead and continue to Paro for a hotel night. After several nights under canvas, the afternoon and evening are for washing, resting and dinner, with no extra sightseeing required before tomorrow's departure.
Stay: Naksel Boutique Hotel Paro or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Departure from Paro
After breakfast, check out and meet your driver for the private transfer to Paro Airport. The pickup follows your confirmed flight time, allowing for luggage and airport formalities. Your Bhutan journey ends at the airport, with no additional sightseeing scheduled on the departure morning.
Stay: Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Pricing and planning
USD 2,950
- Indian private.: ₹1,65,000. Per person + 5% GST, based on 2 travellers unless final quote says otherwise.
- International private.: USD 2,950. Per person. Final quote depends on nationality, permits, season and crew plan.
- Premium private.: USD 3,850. Per person estimate; final pricing is confirmed after dates and rooming.
- Luxury / expedition.: From USD 6,500. Custom quoted for premium hotels, upgraded camp comfort and private support.
Inclusions
- Private departure planning with route briefing, altitude pacing and permit guidance.
- Experienced English-speaking mountain guide and local trek crew.
- Town hotel nights, trek camps and village homestays as mentioned in the day-wise stay plan.
- Meals on trekking days, plus breakfast and dinner in town stays unless noted otherwise.
- Pack animals or porter support for common camping equipment and one soft duffel per guest.
- Trailhead transfers and route support as per the confirmed private itinerary.
Exclusions
- Flights, train tickets or long-distance arrival travel unless specifically included.
- Lunches in town areas, beverages, snacks and personal expenses.
- Personal trekking gear, sleeping bags, down jackets and trekking poles.
- Travel insurance, medical evacuation cover and any rescue costs.
- Tips for guide, cook, porters, drivers and local support staff.
- GST or government fee changes unless mentioned in the final quote.
Questions before you book
Is this trek private or group departure?
It is planned as a private trek for your dates, fitness level, stay preference and group size.
Are stay names final?
Town hotel names are used as planning references. Camps and homestays are route-led and confirmed before payment based on season and availability.
Is this planned privately?
Yes. We plan the route for your dates, pace, stay preference and group size, then confirm final logistics before payment.