Bhutan Druk Path and Cultural Tour

Trek the ancient Druk Path into the heart of Bhutan, from Paro to the capital Thimphu. Accompanied by pack ponies, we walk through flowering forests to isolated villages, share ridgeline trails with monks and yak herders, visit monasteries and relax in accommodation ranging from resort to comfortable mountain camps. Bhuddist and natural delights in this Himalayan Kingdom.

Days 1-3 Paro

Our Bhutanese guide welcomes us to Paro and the peaceful Kichu Resort. We spend three nights, with day excursions that include the 16th century temples of Dzong Drakha and a cliff-hugging walk to Tiger’s Nest Taksang Monastery, high above the valley.

Days 4-7 Jili Dzong to Phadjoding

Ponies carry our bags on a five-day walk on the original track connecting Bhutan to India. We ascend to a campsite just below the Jili Dzong monastery, which we visit next day, as well as the Tshomphu monastery, with its floating idol statue. Day 7 takes us to sacred Jimi Langtsho, renowned for its abundant trout and spectacular Chorten, then to our camp at Jana Tsho (lake). We cross our highest pass, the Simkota La, past ancient sky burial sites before descending to Phadjoding.

Days 8-9 Thimphu

Great views of Gangkar Punsum, Bhutan’s highest peak, on our short walk to the trailhead and vehicle transfer to our hotel for two nights stay. There’s time to relax and visit the late king’s Memorial Chorten, textile museum and Takin Reserve.

Days 10-12 Wangdi/Paro

Drive to Wangdi, via Punakha, home the most sacred dzong (fortress) in Bhutan, rising spectacularly above the confluence of two rivers. After a night in Wangdi, we return to Paro for two nights before bidding farewell to our fellow trekkers.

Highlights
Explore Paro
Cliff temples
Tiger’s Nest Taksang Monastery
Pony-assisted trek
Comfortable mountain camps
Ice-clad peaks
Sacred lakes
Spectacular fortresses
Yak herders
Prayer-flagged passes
Ancient monasteries
Rhododendron forests
Punakha Dzong
Timphu (national capital)
Wangdi
Bhutan Druk Path and Cultural Tour - 12 days Paro to Paro

24 March to 4 April 2025
7 to 18 April 2024

Contact your Concierge Traveller Bhutan expert on 1800 047 047.