Paro → Thimphu · High lakes
Druk Path Trek
The classic ridge walk between Bhutan's two great valleys — alpine lakes, blue-pine forest and dzongs at either end.
The journey
What makes it unforgettable.
The Druk Path is Bhutan's most-loved short trek — a high, dry ridge route linking Paro and Thimphu over just a handful of unhurried days. You climb quickly out of the Paro valley into ancient blue-pine and rhododendron forest, then follow a chain of clear alpine lakes trout-rich and rimmed by prayer flags.
On clear mornings the eastern Himalaya line the horizon, Gangkhar Puensum — the world's highest unclimbed peak — among them. Nights are spent in comfortable full-service camp, with our crew, kitchen and a warm mess tent carried and set up for you.
It bookends beautifully with Bhutan's icons: the cliff-clinging Tiger's Nest monastery above Paro before you set off, and the fortress-monastery of Thimphu when you descend.
Duration
8 days
Max altitude
4,235 m
Grade
Moderate
Style
Full-service camp
Trip cost
from USD 2,760/ person
Bespoke departures · flexible dates
Trip highlights
Day by day
Your itinerary.
- 1
Day 1
Arrive Paro
Fly into Paro's mountain-ringed airstrip — one of the world's most dramatic approaches — and settle into your hotel. Evening walk to Rinpung Dzong.
- 2
Day 2
Tiger's Nest & acclimatise
Hike to the Taktsang monastery clinging to a 900 m cliff, then rest and prepare for the trail.
- 3
Day 3
Paro → Jele Dzong
Climb steadily out of the valley through blue-pine forest to camp beneath the ruined Jele Dzong.
- 4
Day 4
Jele → Jangchulakha
Ridge walking with the first big Himalayan views; camp in high yak pasture.
- 5
Day 5
Jangchulakha → Jimilang Tsho
Reach the trout-filled Jimilang lake, a highlight of the route.
- 6
Day 6
Jimilang → Simkota Tsho
Over the trek's high points past Janetso lake to camp by Simkota.
- 7
Day 7
Descend to Thimphu
Cross Phume La with panoramic peaks, then drop through forest to Thimphu; farewell dinner.
- 8
Day 8
Depart
Transfer to Paro for your onward flight.
What's included
- Bhutan visa & sustainable development fee
- All accommodation & full-service camping
- Licensed Bhutanese guide & trek crew
- All meals, permits and internal transfers
Ready for Druk Path Trek?
Tell us your dates and preferences — we'll shape a private itinerary and handle every permit, flight and detail from Kathmandu onward.
