Druk Path Trek

The first day is a long day as you must climb more than 1000m elevation. You start from the Ta Dzong (National Museum) in Paro. The trek follows a gravel road past a few farms for about 30 minutes and then climbs up a steep ridge before leading through blue pine and fir forests to Damche Gom. Once you reach the ridge below Jili Dzong; you descend about 100m to the campsite below Jili Dzong.

You begin with a climb for about an hour and a half and then ascend gradually up. The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and dwarf rhododendron trees. You may see yaks and yak herders around your campsite.  

The trail follows the ridge and on a clear day the view of the mountains and valley are beautiful. The campsite is close to the Jimilang Tsho Lake. The lake is known for its giant-sized trout. 

The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees and Janetso Lake. You may come across some yak herder’s camps where you will have the opportunity to get a glimpse of a nomad’s life.  

The trek begins with a gradual climb. If the weather permits, you will have a spectacular view of Himalayan peaks and Mount Gangkar Puensum (7570m), the highest mountain in Bhutan and the highest unclimbed mountain in the world. After passing Phadjoding monastery, the trek to Thimphu (Motithang) is all the way downhill through a forested area of mostly blue pine. The walk, at a leisurely pace, where you will be received and driven to Thimphu.