Day 1: Arrival in Paro
- Pick-up at Paro International Airport.
- Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong and National Museum (Ta Dzong).
- Evening stroll in Paro town.
- Overnight in Paro hotel.
Day 2: Paro Sightseeing & Hike to Tiger’s Nest
- Full-day hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest).
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples.
- Trek briefing & preparation.
- Overnight in Paro.
Day 3: Trek Begins – Paro to Jele Dzong
- Trek distance: ~8 km / 4–5 hrs
- Altitude: 2,580m → 3,480m
- Steady uphill climb through blue pine forest.
- Camp near Jele Dzong, with stunning valley views.
- Overnight in camp.
Day 4: Jele Dzong – Jangchulakha
- Trek distance: ~10 km / 4–5 hrs
- Altitude: 3,480m → 3,770m
- Gentle trek along ridges & rhododendron forests.
- Possible yak herder camps along the way.
- Overnight in camp at Jangchulakha.
Day 5: Jangchulakha – Jimilangtsho Lake
- Trek distance: ~11 km / 5–6 hrs
- Altitude: 3,770m → 3,870m
- Trek along ridges with panoramic mountain views.
- Camp near Jimilangtsho Lake, famous for giant trout.
- Overnight in camp.
Day 6: Jimilangtsho – Simkota Tsho
- Trek distance: ~11 km / 4–5 hrs
- Altitude: 3,870m → 4,110m
- Cross high ridges with views of Mt. Jichu Drake & Mt. Gangkar Puensum.
- Camp beside Simkota Lake.
- Overnight in camp.
Day 7: Simkota – Phajoding – Thimphu (Trek Ends)
- Trek distance: ~10 km / 4–5 hrs
- Altitude: 4,110m → 3,750m → 2,320m
- Cross Phume La Pass (4,210m) – excellent Himalayan views.
- Descend through forests to Phajoding Monastery, then continue downhill to Thimphu.
- Evening free in Thimphu city.
- Overnight in Thimphu hotel.
Day 8: Thimphu Sightseeing & Departure
- Morning visit Buddha Dordenma & Tashichho Dzong.
- Transfer to Paro Airport for departure.
⛰️ Highlights of Druk Path Trek:
- Combination of cultural exploration & trekking.
- Alpine lakes (Jimilangtsho, Simkota).
- Views of Bhutan’s highest mountains.
- Ancient monasteries like Phajoding.
- Moderate trek, perfect for 5–6 days