Bhutan Trek: The Druk Path
Bhutan's most popular trek

The Druk (dragon) Path begins with a long climb through fields into blue pine and fir forests. Crossing the pass visit Jili Dzong where a large chapel contains an impressive 4-meter Shakyamuni statue. The route then follows a long, rhododendron-covered ridge with views of Jhomolhari and other snow peaks, leading to Jimilang ‘Sand Ox’ Lake, named for a bull that emerged from the lake and joined the herd of a family that uses the area as summer grazing ground. You will pass a seldome used sky burial site, marked by prayer flags. There are great views of Gangkhar Puensum and below is the Thimphu Valley.

Thimphu lies in a wooded valley, sprawling up a hillside on the west bank of the Thimphu River. Quiet and peaceful, with its streets lined with traditional shop fronts, this town seems almost too small to be a capital – it is often said to be the only one without traffic lights. Beautiful textiles in wool, silk and cotton, basketwork, silver jewelry, thangkas and other traditional crafts of the Kingdom are available in various Handicraft Emporiums.

Perhaps most spectacular sight is Taktsang - at this dramatically situated monastery the only sounds are the murmurs of wind and water and the chanting of the monks. Taktsang means ‘Tigers Nest’; the Guru is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to the site of the monastery where he meditated in a cave for three months.

Add-on accommodation and sightseeing packages available in Kathmandu pre or post tour.