Druk Path Trek 2 starts from Thimphu Tshaluna and ends at Paro Jele Dzong. Bjimina is a beautiful small village in Thimphu District and 2 2-hour drive from Thimphu City. This is the second version of the Druk Path trek also called Tshaluna Trek is a beautiful Bhutan Trekking tour and can be done by an amateur. The best trek for beginners. The Druk Path Trek is one of Bhutan’s most popular trekking routes, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and moderate adventure. This trek connects the valleys of Paro and Thimphu, providing trekkers with breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks, pristine lakes, and ancient monasteries.

Starting of the Druk Path Trek

The trek starts from Thimphu and ends at Jele Dzong Paro. This is just 2 days trek and one of the best beautiful scenic trek within Thimphu and Paro. Bhutan is a Trekking destination.

Best time to Trek Druk Path Trek

The best time to Trek this trail is from Spring starting from March to June and the Autumn season from September to December.

Trek Details

Duration: 5-6 days
Distance: Approximately 55 kilometers
Best Time to Trek: Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) for the most favourable weather conditions and clear mountain views.
Start and End Points: The trek starts in Paro and ends in Thimphu, allowing trekkers to explore both of these significant Bhutanese cities.

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Druk Path Trek 2 Route/Tshaluna Trek

Trip Highlights

Enjoy the most beautiful trekking in Bhutan.
Discover the glacier lake along the routes.
Taste the trout fish of the lakes.
Scenic Mountain passes, traverse high mountain passes, such as Jele La(3490m) and sinche La (3780M) offering panoramic vistas of the sorrounding snow capped mountains peaks deep valleys and pristine lakes.
Camping at high altitude lake. Shimmering waters of Jimilang Tsho and simkota Tsho lake, sorrounded by alpine meadows and rhododendrons forest.

Day 1 :

Arrival at Paro Airport

Paro is a small town in Bhutan and the only international airport. Paro airport is one of the most difficult airports and only a few are trained to land on this small strip of airfield. Once you start descending to the valley you can see villages and towns and the airport. Upon reaching our team from Tour Bhutan will receive you at the airport and drive you to Thimphu.

Day 2 :

Thimphu to Tshaluna and Trek Begins

After early breakfast drive to Tshaluna. It takes about 2 hours to from Thimphu to reach the trekking point. We start our walk from Tshaluna following the streams towards Jimilangtsho. We camp at Jimilangtsho Lake (3700m) and have dinner and rest.

Day 3 :

Jimilangtsho to Jangchulakha

Breakfast will be served by our cook. We will be seated nearby the lake and have sumptuous meals enjoying the view of the Lake. The trek takes about 4 hours.

Day 4 :

Jangchulakha to Jele Dzong

Today, we begin with a one-and-a-half-hour climb and then ascend more gradually upwards. The trail takes us through thick alpine forests of rhododendrons. You will have fine views of Mt. Jomolhari and other snow-capped peaks if the weather is clear.

Dinner and overnight in camp (Altitude 3770 m).

Walking Distance: 10 km, 3 – 4 hours. Ascent: 310 m, Descent: 50 m.

Day 5 :

Jele Dzong to Paro

Today we walk about 3 hours till the road point. Our team will receive you at the airport and drive you to Hotel. After some rest we will take you to visit farm House where you will have Hotstone bath a traditional method to heal the aching body. In the evening dinner at farm house and over night at Hotel.

Day 6 :

Paro to Airport and See Off

Today your Tshaluna Trek or Druk Path Trek Route ends here with our staff seeing you off at the airport.