The Druk Path Trek is justifiably the most admired and adored trek in Bhutan, the only Vajrayana Buddhist nation in the Himalayas between Tibet and India, also known as ‘The Last Shangrila’.
The trek not only showers you with ancient Lhakhang, dzongs, and villages but also floods you with awesome landscapes of blue pine forests, high undulating ridges, and aquamarine lakes. By the way, Lhakhang and dzongs are distinctive types of monasteries and fortresses respectively in the tiny kingdom of Bhutan.
In addition to it, the trail takes you through highly rich and vibrant forests of fir, blue pine and dwarf rhododendrons. You will have a rare rich experience. On top of that, the Jimling Lake will amaze you with its crystal-clear water and gigantic trout. And, the abiding beauty of the highest unclimbed peak in the world the Mt. Gangkar Puensum will bewitch you so much so that you may not want to take your eyes away from it.
The Druk Path trek, which leads from Paro to Thimpu, follows well-trodden trails in the west of the country. The trail has fewer settlements, but that will be enough to peek into their way of life. In fact, right from the moment of your arrival in Paro, it will get you animated with its beauty. It has a lot of highly attractive sites to visit. The Tiger’s Nest Monastery propitiously comes to one’s mind. Also known as the Taktsang, it is the most prominent Buddhist sites in Bhutan and is an architectural marvel.
Likewise, the Ringpung Dzong, Paro also has superb architecture. With illustrations portraying the life of Buddha, it is spiritually atmospheric. Furthermore, the Chele La Pass at 13,000 feet is the highest motor-able road pass in Bhutan.
What’s more, it doesn’t end here, in fact, the valley is heavily embedded with wonderful monuments and sites. A lot to explore for you. After sightseeing in Paro, you will embark on to explore a much more exciting place one after another. You will leave Paro to Jele Dzong, and it will be followed by the wonders of Jangchulakha, Jimilangtsho, Simikota, Phajoding, and eventually Thimpu. All these places have abundant attractions.
You will deeply fall in love with Thimpu. It is such an adorable city that has a lot to offer you—Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, Changangkha Lhakhang, Memorial Chorten are some of its attractions.