BUILDING: WILDERNESS TREKS
Trekking:
The main recreational pursuit that attracts travelers to Bhutan is Trekking. Northern Bhutan and even some sub tropical parts of south offer great scope for trekking. Dense forests, hills, mountains, and high altitude pastures make up most of the country and some of these remote areas are even now only accessible on foot or horse back. Trekking in Bhutan is for real adventures as they can experience the kingdom at its most magnificent. From the towering snow peaks of the Himalaya to the verdant forests which clock the hills above its peaceful valleys, the trails are clean, and unspoiled, and the wilderness still pristine in its beauty. Following are some of the most popular trekking programs in Bhutan which can be customized on request
- Snowman Trek
- Bumthang Cultural Trek
- Chomolhari trek
- Druk Path Trek
- Dagala Thousand lakes trek
- Laya Gasa Trek
- Black mountain Trek
- Snowman Trek:
This trek goes to the remote Lunana district and is considered to be the most popular and fascinating trekking trip in Bhutan exposing almost all the natural, cultural geophysical characteristics of the country. It passes beneath six mountains over 7000 meters (23,100 ft.) and is probably one of the hardest high altitude treks, but an incredible experience for anyone who takes the challenge.
As the name suggests, the Snowman trek is frequently closed because of the snow it is almost impossible during winter. The ideal season for this trek is mid June to mid October.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Paro
Day 02: Paro Sightseeing
Day 03: Paro - Shana (Start of Trek)
Day 04: Shana - Thangthangka
Day 05: Thangthangka - Jangothang
Day 06: Jangothang (Acclimatization)
Day 07: Jangothang - Lingshi
Day 08: Lingshi - Chebisa
Day 09: Chebisa - Shomuthang
Day 10: Shomuthang - Robluthang
Day 11: Robluthang - Lemithang
Day 12: Lemithang - Laya
Day 13: Rest day at Laya
Day 14: Laya - Rhodophu
Day 15: Rhodophu - Tarina
Day 16: Tarina - Woche
Day 17: Woche - Lhedi
Day 18: Lhedi - Thanza
Day 19: Thanza - Tsorim
Day 20: Tshorim - Gangkar Puensum base camp
Day 21: Rest day at the base camp
Day 22: Base camp - Geshe woma
Day 23: Geshe woma - Warathang
Day 24: Warathang - Dur Tsachu
Day 25: Dur Tsachu -Tshochenchen
Day 26: Tshochenchen - Dur - Jakar
Day 27: Jakar - Wangdi
Day 28: Drive to Thimphu
Day 29: Paro (Departure)
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Starting out from the splendid Bumthang valley, the cultural heart of Bhutan, this eleven day trek passes through several villages on its meandering route through Bumthang countryside and provides an exceptional opportunity for contact with Bhutanese rural life.
The trek is recommended from March to May and then again from September to November.
Short Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Paro
Day 2: Paro
Day 3: Paro – Thimphu
Day 4: Thimphu – Trongsa
Day 5: Trongsa – Bumthang
Day 6: Bumthang – Ngang Lhakhang
Day 7: Ngang Lhakhang – Ugyenchholing
Day 8: Ugyenchholing – Bumthang
Day 9: Bumthang – Punakha (205 km, 6 hours)
Day 10: Punakha - Paro (125 km, 41/2 hours)
Day 11: Depart Paro
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This intimate wilderness trek offers a great variety of trekking conditions, from remote farmland and blue pine forests, to alpine pasture land and breathtaking mountain views. It's comfortable, low-impact, and absolutely unforgettable!
Starting at Drukgyel Dzong, Paro this trek passes through scattered village and farmland, into deep and richly forested valleys, which leads to a high alpine pastureland where yak herders graze their animals. Mt. Chomolhari, having one of the most beautiful peaks in the eastern Himalaya, stands at a magnificent 7300 meters.
Short Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Paro
Day 2: Sightseeing around Paro.
Day 3: Drive from Paro to Shana (start trek)
Day 4: Trek to Thangthangka
Day 5: Trek to Jangothang
Day 6: Rest Day in Jangothang.
Day 7: Trek to Lingshi
Day 8: Trekking to Shodu
Day 9: Trek to Barshong
Day 10: Trek to Dodina then transport to Thimphu (trek ends)
Day 11: Drive from Thimphu to Paro.
Day 12: Departure.
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This is a short 5 day trek, which leads from Paro to Thimphu or vice versa, crossing the chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. 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.
This trek is usually possible from late February to June and from September to December.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Paro
Day 02: Paro
Day 03: Paro - Jele Dzong
Day 04: Jele Dzong - Jangchulakha
Day 05: Jangchulakha - Jimilangtsho
Day 06: Jimilangtsho - Simkota
Day 07: Simkota - Phajoding
Day 08: Phajoding - Thimphu
Day 09: Excursion to Punakha - Thimphu
Day 10: Thimphu - Paro
Day 11: Departure
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- Dagala Thousand lakes trek
This is a short trek near Thimphu, passing through picturesque high altitude lakes. It is a moderate trek with mostly short trekking days, but includes a few steep climb.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Paro
Day 02: Paro
Day 03: Paro - Thimphu
Day 04: Thimphu
Day 05: Thimphu - Genekha
Day 06: Genekha - Gur
Day 07: Gur - Labatama
Day 08: Labatama halt
Day 09: Labatama halt
Day 10: Labatama - Panka
Day 11: Panka - Talekha
Day 12: Talekha - Thimphu - Paro
Day 13: Departure
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Laya Gasa Trek
This trek offers interesting trekking conditions from picturesque farmland and forests to alpine pasture and high passes. Spectacular campsites, beneath some of Bhutan's most impressive peaks are also the features of this trekking route. Various isolated places of cultural interest en route further enhance its characteristics.
The trek is generally open from April to mid June and mid September to mid November but April is the best month for trekking on this route.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Paro
Day 02: Paro
Day 03: Paro – Shana
Day 04: Shana – Soi Thangthangkha
Day 05: Soi Thangthangkha – Jangothang
Day 06: Jangothang – Lingshi
Day 07: Lingshi – Chebisa
Day 08: Chebisa – Shomuthang
Day 09: Shoumuthang – Robluthang
Day 10: Roluthang – Limithang
Day 11: Limithang – Laya
Day 12: Laya – Chamsa
Day 13: Chamsa – Gasa Tsachu
Day 14: Gasa Tsachu – Damji
Day 15: Damji – Tashithang
Day 16: Punakha – Thimphu
Day 17: Thimphu – Paro
Day 18: Depart Paro
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Black mountain Trek
Black mountain range nearly divides the country in two, running from north at the Tibetan border to the south, rich in wild life at the sanctuary of Manas. The portion near Pelela pass on highway to the east is very picturesque with specious high valley of Rukubji, Phobjikha, Gogana and Khotakha. The big monastery of Pema Lingpa lineage at Gantay Gompa and small beautiful active Gompas at Gogona are worth visiting. The route follows rich rhododendron forest and typical villages.
Short Itinerary
01 Arrive Paro.
02 Sightseeing at Paro
03 Drive to Thimphu
04 Sightseeing at Thimphu
05 Drive to Punkha and Gantya Gompa
06 Begin your trek to Gogona.
07 Treks to Gogona.
08 Trek to Khotakha.
09 Trek ends at Chuzomcha. Drive to Tongsa.
10 Drive to Bumtang
11 Day excursion around Jakar valley
12 Day excursion to Ura valley. O/N.
13 Drive to Punkha.
14 Return Paro
15 Final departure
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