Druk Path Trek & Adventure Tour

Your adventure begins with an unforgettable flight into Paro Valley, weaving between towering Himalayan peaks. Today is dedicated to acclimatization and preparing for the trek ahead.

• Scenic flight into Paro International Airport
• Transfer to hotel and trek briefing
• Meet your trekking guide and support team
• Equipment check and final preparations
• Light acclimatization walk around Paro town
• Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong
• Early dinner and rest for early start tomorrow

The trek begins from the Ta Dzong (National Museum) in Paro. Today's route climbs steadily through apple orchards and blue pine forests to reach Jele Dzong, an ancient fortress monastery perched on a ridge.

• Drive to trek starting point near Ta Dzong
• Steady climb through pine and rhododendron forest
• Pass through traditional farming villages
• Lunch stop with valley views
• Continue ascent to Jele Dzong
• Explore the ancient monastery ruins
• Set up camp with views of Mt. Chomolhari

Trek through beautiful alpine scenery, crossing open meadows dotted with grazing yaks. The trail offers spectacular views of the surrounding peaks and takes you into a landscape that feels truly remote and wild.

• Morning trek along ridge with panoramic views
• Cross several small passes and saddles
• Walk through dwarf rhododendron and juniper
• Encounter yak herders and their camps
• Lunch at scenic viewpoint
• Descend slightly to Jangchulakha campsite
• Evening at camp surrounded by mountains

Today's trek takes you to one of the most beautiful spots on the route - Jimilangtso Lake. The trail crosses high ridges with incredible views before descending to this sacred lake, believed to be home to protective deities.

• Early start to cross high ridge
• Trek through sub-alpine terrain
• Clear day views of Chomolhari (7,326m)
• Lunch stop at scenic viewpoint
• Descend to sacred Jimilangtso Lake
• Camp beside the crystal-clear lake
• Evening reflection at this sacred site

This is the most challenging day of the trek, crossing the highest point - Phume La Pass at 4,210m. The views from the top are absolutely spectacular, with a panorama of snow-capped peaks stretching to the horizon.

• Early departure for the pass crossing
• Gradual climb through alpine meadows
• Reach Phume La Pass (4,210m) - highest point
• 360-degree mountain panoramas
• Pass another sacred lake - Janye Tsho
• Descend to Simkotra campsite
• Celebration dinner for conquering the pass

The final trekking day descends through beautiful forest to the ancient meditation retreat of Phajoding, then continues down to Thimphu. A hot shower and comfortable bed await after days on the trail!

• Morning trek through rhododendron forest
• Arrive at Phajoding Monastery complex
• Explore the 13th-century meditation retreat
• Lunch at monastery with valley views
• Steep descent to Thimphu valley
• Vehicle pickup and transfer to hotel
• Hot shower and celebration dinner in Thimphu

No Bhutan trek is complete without visiting the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery. After days in the wilderness, this relatively easy hike to Paro Taktsang is the perfect finale to your adventure.

• Morning drive from Thimphu to Paro
• Begin hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery
• 2-3 hour ascent through pine forest
• Rest stop at cafeteria with monastery views
• Explore the sacred monastery complex
• Descend and return to Paro
• Farewell dinner with trekking team

Enjoy a final breakfast in Bhutan before your transfer to the airport. Depending on your flight time, there may be time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

• Breakfast at hotel
• Optional morning sightseeing (time permitting)
• Last-minute souvenir shopping
• Transfer to Paro International Airport
• Farewell from Quest for Happiness team
• Depart with incredible memories