Drukpath trek is an easy to moderate trek that passes through alpine woods with lush open meadows and gradually ascends above the tree line.Campsites are next to an old monastery and some beautiful mountain lakes. The trail offers beautiful views of snow-capped mountain from several points. Although the route is sparsely inhabited, there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish and the area is famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests, which bloom in May. In the clear weather of late autumn and winter there are great views of the Himalayas.

Day 1 : Paro – Jili Dzong

You will start the first day of the trek from the Ta Dzong (National Museum) in Paro. The trek will take you through blue pine and fir forests. Once you reach the ridge below Jili Dzong you descend about 100m to the campsite below Jili Dzong

Walking Distance: Distance 7 Km (4-5 hours walk)

Camp Altitude: 3,480 m

Day 2 : Jili Dzong – Jangchulakha

The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and beautiful dwarf rhododendron tress. You may see yaks and yak herders around your campsite

Walking Distance : 10 KM (4-5 hours walk)

Camp Altitude : 3,770 m

Day 3 : Jangchulakha – Jimilang Tsho Lake

The trail follows the ridge and view of the mountains and valleys are beautiful. The campsite is close to the Jimilang Tsho Lake. The lake is known for its giant sized trout and if you wish, you may fish a trout or two for dinner and ofcourse with prior permission and approval from the concerned agencies.

Walking Distance: 10 KM (4-5 hours walk)

Camp Altitude: 3,870 m

Day 4 : Jimilang Tsho Lake – Simkotra TshoLake

The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees and Janetso Lake. You may come across some yak herder’s camps and may take some time to acquaint yourself on the life of the Nomad people. The campsite is close to Simkotra Tsho Lake

Walking Distance: 11 KM (4  hours Walk)

Camp Altitude: 4,110 m

Day 5 : Simkotra Tsho – Phajoding

The trek begins with a gradual climb. On a clear day, you will have a spectacular view of Mount Gangkar Puensum, the highest mountain in Bhutan (and the highest unclimbed in the world) and other Himalayan peaks. The campsite is above Phadjoding Monastery

Walking Distance: 10 KM (4 hours walk)

Camp Altitude: 3,750 m

Day 6 : Phajoding – Mothitang

This is the last day of the trek. Watching the sunrise from Phajoding is a treat in itself. The walk downhill to Thimphu valley , at a leisurely pace, takes about three hours through blue pine and rhododendron

Walking Distance: 10 KM (3 hours walk)