Druk Path Trek
A high-altitude trek between Paro and Thimphu, lake to lake.
Six days on the trail between Paro and Thimphu, camping beside alpine lakes and crossing passes above 4,000 m with views of Jomolhari on clear days. Bookended by two cultural days so the trek sits inside a complete Bhutan trip, not a standalone hike.
- Alpine lakes
- 4,200m passes
- Camp under the stars
- Paro TshechuParo · Spring (Mar-Apr, dates shift yearly)
Staged in the courtyard of Paro's iconic dzong, closing with the pre-dawn unfurling of a giant thongdrel - a sacred appliqué scroll believed to cleanse those who see it.
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Duration
- 10 days
- Max altitude
- 4,210 m (Phume La)
Why this trip works
- Best Attractions
Where this trip takes you
- 01Jimilangtsho Lake
A high alpine lake known locally for the giant fish said to live in its depths.
- 02Jomolhari viewpoint, Phume La
The trek's high point, with clear-day views of Jomolhari's 7,326 m summit.
- 03Phajoding Monastery
A meditation retreat perched above Thimphu, the trail's final descent point.
- 01Jimilangtsho Lake
- See the gallery
- Things To Do
- Camp beside two different alpine lakes on consecutive nights
- Cross Phume La and Labana La, both above 4,000 m
- Visit Phajoding Monastery on the final descent into Thimphu
- Spot blue sheep and, with luck, a Himalayan griffon overhead
- Hotels
- Trekking CampTrekking Camp (full-service)
- BoutiqueHeritage Lodge, Paro
- Best Season
- Spring · Mar - May
- Autumn · Sep - Nov
Snow-free passes and the most stable weather above 4,000 m.
The route
Hover or tap a dzongkhag for what this trip does there - shown in visiting order, west to east.
See the ground before you book
Footage shot on the same trails, passes, and valleys Druk Path Trek travels through - filmed by us, not stock.
The Druk Path in Six Hours
The whole Paro-to-Thimphu route, ridge to ridge, in one continuous push - the trail our trek walks over six days.
Up to Jele Dzong
The Druk Path's first climb out of the Paro valley, up to the ridgetop dzong at Jele.
The Dungtsho & Jigmelangtsho Lakes
The alpine lakes the Druk Path camps beside, linked here on one unmarked high-country loop.
A closer look
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A few more starting points - every trip is customizable around your dates and pace.
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This is just the starting point
Every trip here is a template, not a fixed package - tell us your dates, pace, and interests and we'll customize Druk Path Trek (or build something new) around exactly what you want.