Druk Path Trek

The most popular trek in the country as it passes through a gorgeous natural landscape of blue pine
forests, high ridges and pristine lakes while at the same time offering the opportunity to visit some
ancient lhakhangs, dzongs and villages. It connects the valleys of Paro and Thimpu. Trail passes through
spectacular rhododendron forests, alpine yak pastures and beautiful lakes stocked with snowy mountain
trouts. Druk Path Trek starts from an altitude of around 2400 meters and cross passes as high as6000
meters. The lower altitude winter trekking routes that range from 1300 meters to 1800 meters enable
the less hardy trekkers to enjoy the beauty of a semi tropical climate.
On your arrival day in Kathmandu, You will be received by the representative staff from Himalayan Trails
Trekking & Climbing P Ltd with proper greeting. Then, afterward you will be transferred to hotel, After
time to get refreshed then if you want more information regarding you trip you will meet and transfer to
our office for briefing about your trip .In the evening Himalayan Trails Trekking & Climbing organizes an
authentic Nepali welcome dinner with ethnic cultural entertainment and to know your guide and to talk
about your trip. Next day after Full day Sightseeing in UNESCO listed historical sites such as Kathmandu
Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath(monkey temple), and Pashupatinath in Kathmandu Valley
with experience Tour Guide by private car/van, Stay overnight in Hotel. On day three after breakfast at
the hotel, you will be transferred to airport and then flown to to Paro, Transfer to Hotel. Afternoon visit
of Rinpung Dzong, where Bertolucci’s Little Buddha movie was shot. Also enjoying views from the
watchtower Ta Dzong and visiting National Museum.
The trek begins by walking up through apple orchards and pine forest past ruined Jele Dzong (fortress),
which sits on a high grassy ridge with breath-taking views of Mount Jumolhari to the north. In the next 4
days, we climb above the tree line and cross several passes, including the Phume La (4210m.). En route,
we come across clear mountain lakes, number of yak herder’s camps and have splendid views of
Himalaya along the Bhutan. Tibet border including Mount Jumolhari, Jitchu Drake and Gangkar Punsum
(7,570m), highest mountain of Bhutan. Our final descent through pine and juniper forests via Phadjoding
monasteries would lead into Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan where you can explore the interesting
points . Go around the streets to visit Memorial Chorten, always busy with devotees. See the main post
office with the valuable Bhutanese stamps. Visit to small zoo, where national animal, the Takin is kept
and Changankha Lhakhang, the oldest place of worship in Thimphu. Evening visit to Tashichho Dzong,
seat of the King and government.