Cloud drifting between green mountain slopes in Bhutan

Trekking

12-Day Druk Path Trek Journey

A twelve-day trekking framework with preparation time in Paro, a flexible seven-day trail window and a return through Thimphu.

Duration: 12 days
Route: Paro – Druk Path – Thimphu – Paro
Best time: Spring and autumn; final trail dates depend on weather and local trekking advice.
Activity: Multi-day high-altitude trekking; sustained walking and camping.

The journey

This twelve-day Druk Path itinerary framework combines preparation time in Paro, a seven-day trail window and time in Thimphu before returning to Paro. It is for travellers comfortable with consecutive walking days and camping in the mountains.

Prepare in Paro

Use the first two days to settle in and review your walking experience, equipment and logistics with the trekking team. Extra preparation time can be added to the journey. Discuss the demands of sustained walking and altitude before choosing this route.

Agree the mountain route before booking

The final trek briefing sets out daily stages and distances, approved campsites, supplied equipment, meals, baggage arrangements and contingency plans. The seven-day trail window is flexible: it is not a fixed campsite schedule. Weather and trail conditions can change the day-by-day programme.

Return through Thimphu

After the trail, allow time for rest in Thimphu and light cultural visits if you wish, then return to Paro before departure. If camping is not your preference, ask for a separate cultural itinerary with day walks and hotel stays.

Your itinerary and quote

We tailor the hotels, meals, visits and walking pace to your group. Your written itinerary and quote identify the agreed services, government fees and applicable GST before you book. See our visa, SDF and tax guide for the current fee breakdown.

Send your dates, group size and interests to request your itinerary and quote.

Tour highlights

Paro preparation time before the trek
Seven-day flexible trail window
Mountain-route briefing before confirmation
Time in Thimphu after the trek

Day by day

Day1Arrive in Paro

Settle into Paro and keep the first day light. Discuss the trek and any additional preparation time needed. Overnight in Paro.

Day2Preparation and a gentle Paro walk

Review equipment and logistics with the trekking provider. Choose a modest walk if appropriate; avoid scheduling a demanding hike simply to fill the day. Overnight in Paro.

Day3Begin the Druk Path trail window

Transfer to the agreed start and begin the first stage. The guide confirms the route, camp and walking plan around conditions. Camping arrangements must be stated in the final itinerary.

Day4Second trekking stage

Continue the agreed trail programme with breaks and progress reviewed by the trekking team. The precise camp is confirmed in the operational route briefing.

Day5Third trekking stage

Walk the next planned stage, allowing the team to assess conditions and adjust timing. The final route briefing identifies camps; mountain views depend on the weather.

Day6Fourth trekking stage

Continue the trek according to the confirmed itinerary. Meal, equipment and baggage arrangements are those listed in the final trek quote.

Day7Fifth trekking stage

Maintain a pace agreed with the guide and leave flexibility for weather. Route changes depend on safe and permitted alternatives.

Day8Sixth trekking stage

Complete the next stage within the planned trail window. The overnight arrangement and return logistics are confirmed before the trek with the team.

Day9Complete the trail window and reach Thimphu

Finish the agreed walking route and transfer to the confirmed accommodation. A delayed exit may require changes to the remaining programme. Overnight in Thimphu.

Day10Recovery and optional Thimphu visits

Keep a flexible day for rest, with light sightseeing only if desired. Avoid treating this day as guaranteed weather-delay capacity without checking flight arrangements. Overnight in Thimphu.

Day11Return to Paro

Travel back to Paro and use the remaining time for rest or a short visit. Overnight in Paro.

Day12Departure

Transfer for the confirmed flight, with any extension agreed before departure.

Good to know

Included

Accommodation in the hotel category and room arrangement stated in your quote
Private vehicle, driver and airport transfers listed in the confirmed itinerary
English-speaking guide for the agreed programme
Meals and attraction entry fees specifically listed in your quote

Excluded

International and domestic flights unless expressly included in the quote
Travel insurance, personal purchases, laundry and gratuities
Optional activities and services outside the confirmed itinerary
Visa fees and Sustainable Development Fee unless expressly included in the quote

Your questions

Is the campsite itinerary final?

No. This is a flexible itinerary framework. Daily distances, campsites, supplied equipment and emergency arrangements must be confirmed by the trekking provider before you book.

Can I replace trekking with day hikes?

Yes, request a separate cultural-and-walking itinerary. A day-hike programme needs different accommodation and logistics from this camping proposal.

Can this itinerary be customised?

Yes. Use this route as a planning starting point. Ask about changing the pace, hotels, walking days or arrival arrangements before requesting your final quote.

Is the tour price available?

Price is on request. Your written quote sets out the travel dates, group size, rooms, hotels, meals, SDF, visa charges and applicable GST, with payment and cancellation terms.