Enjoy the Five Days Druk Path Trek that begins from Paro Valley and trek through the mountains that separate the Paro Valley from Thimphu Valley, considered the most popular and scenic trekking trail in Bhutan. You will trek through the alpine forest, past pristine lakes, and hike to the stunning Taktsang Monastery. The Druk Path Trek (12 Days) can be concluded in 5 Days (trek itinerary) which is the most famous trek in Bhutan. The route of this trek passes through scenic landscapes of pine forests, unspoiled lakes, and high passes. At the same time, Druk Path Trek offers an opportunity to explore some of the ancient Lhakhangs, Fortress (Dzongs), and picturesque villages. The Druk Path Trek takes you through forests of blue pine, dwarf rhododendrons, and forest of firs that is located at an altitude between 2000m to 4000m. Trekkers will arrive at Crystal clear Jimiling…
Enjoy the Five Days Druk Path Trek that begins from Paro Valley and trek through the mountains that separate the Paro Valley from Thimphu Valley, considered the most popular and scenic trekking trail in Bhutan. You will trek through the alpine forest, past pristine lakes, and hike to the stunning Taktsang Monastery.
The Druk Path Trek (12 Days) can be concluded in 5 Days (trek itinerary) which is the most famous trek in Bhutan. The route of this trek passes through scenic landscapes of pine forests, unspoiled lakes, and high passes. At the same time, Druk Path Trek offers an opportunity to explore some of the ancient Lhakhangs, Fortress (Dzongs), and picturesque villages.
The Druk Path Trek takes you through forests of blue pine, dwarf rhododendrons, and forest of firs that is located at an altitude between 2000m to 4000m. Trekkers will arrive at Crystal clear Jimiling Lake on the day third; the lake is also a home of massive trout.
The Druk Path Trek also provides trekkers spectacular views of Mt. Gangkar Puensum, which is said to be the highest un-scaled peak in the world. The best months to visit the Druk Path Trek are between March to June and September to November.
Arrival in Paro, transfer to the hotel
Sightseeing in Paro, Hike to Taktshang Monastery; Tiger’s Nest
Drive from Paro to Jili (Jele) Dzong (3436m) (Start Trek): 8 KM, 4-5 hours
Trek from Jili (Jele) Dzong to Jangchulakha (3962m): 9 KM, 5-6 hours
Trek from Jangchulakha to Jimilang Tsho (3880m): 10 KM, 5-6 hours
Trek from Jimilang Tsho to Simkotra (4090m): 7 KM, 3-4 hours
Trek from Simkotra Tsho to Phajoding to Thimpu (Finish Trek)
Sightseeing in Thimpu
Drive to Paro – Departure
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Cancellation: For cancellation more than 30 days before the Tour Start Date, No Cancellation fee is charged. For cancellation from 29 calendar days up to and including 4 calendar days before the Tour Start Date, a charge of 30% of the total invoice amount is charged. For a cancellation occurring within 3 days of the date of travel or No Show shall be charged 100% of the total invoice amount. Learn more about Terms and Conditions.
Accommodation: Accommodation is in twin rooms in cities unless a special request is made for a single supplement with an additional fee. Accommodation is in twin or dormitory at lodges on the trek especially in a peak season, it is difficult to find single/twin rooms in the mountains. Our main focus is to provide clean and safe rooms to our valued guests.
Meals: Basically, every package we offer includes breakfast; lunch, and dinner are provided based on the cost we offer on the tour. In Bhutan, every package is on a full board plan that includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. During the trek, we provide all meals where you will need to pay extra for drinking water and snacks.
Nepal Visa: Every traveler from any country who wanted to visit Nepal needs to obtain a Nepal Visa. Nepal visa can be obtained on arrival and some countries need a visa before traveling to Nepal. Make sure your passport is valid at least 6 months from the Tour Start Date. Make sure to obtain a multi-entries Nepal Visa if you are planning cross-country tours.
Bhutan Visa Clearance: Every traveler from any country who wanted to visit Bhutan needs to obtain a Bhutan Visa Clearance before the travel to Bhutan. We obtain your Bhutan visa; you need to send your color scanned clear passport copy. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the Tour Start Date. Before flying to Bhutan, a Visa Clearance will be sent to you from your tour operator, you have to print the clearance paper and show it at the Druk Air/Bhutan Airlines counter during the Check-in. The original visa would be stamped into your passport upon arrival at the Paro airport. Learn more about Bhutan travel info.
Tibet Group Visa (TGV): Every traveler from any country who wanted to visit Tibet from Nepal needs to obtain a Tibet Group Visa (TGV) in Kathmandu through the help of a tour operator. Make sure to land in Kathmandu 3-4 working days before the travel date t process for TGV. If you are traveling from China, no TGV is required, a Chinese Visa & Permit are needed, though. Learn more about the Tibet entry procedure.
Nepal & Bhutan: Nepal and Bhutan share the climate from high mountains to the low land sub-tropical plains and jungles. Both countries have similar weather and are ideal to visit at the same time of the year. March to April (spring) & October to December (autumn and early winter) are the best time to visit as the air is clean and fresh with sunny skies. January and February are colder and June, July, and August (summer) are monsoon seasons.
Tibet: The best time to visit Tibet is from April to October as the weather is warmer, fresh, and sunny skies. November to March are usually very cold, but still possible to visit if the route is not blocked by the snow, especially in the regions like Namtso, Everest Base Camp, Mount Kailash, etc.
HimalayanWindows advises bringing proper Travel Insurance to all the travelers who are interested in traveling in the Himalayas. Travel Insurance is a policy that helps cover medical problems, emergency evacuation, theft, loss of belongings, last-hour tour/ticket cancellation, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Bhutan tour Where is Bhutan? Bhutan is a small, landlocked country situated in the eastern Himalayas between China and India. Its landscape ranges from Subtropical plains and forests in the south to subalpine forests and the snowy Himalayas in the North. Bhutan is a principally Buddhist country and it is recognized as the last stronghold of Mahayana Buddhism. Do I need to use a tour… Read More »
