TREKKING IN BHUTAN
Trekking in Bhutan is an adventure in to the virgin wilderness
of high alpine meadows, across luscious carpets of wild flowers.
It is the ideal way to experience rural Bhutanese culture and
un spoilt wilderness, rugged mountains, enchanting valleys,
meandering rivers, crystal lakes, dense forests and the un spoilt
virginity of nature that make Bhutan a trekking paradise. While
on trek a person may walk for several days before sighting a
village.
Our trek routes range from the relatively easy three-days
to the most challenging expeditions lasting over twenty-one
days or more. Treks are graded in to two categories, high altitude
trek and low altitude trek.
All those un experienced trekkers, those who have not properly
acclimatized or suffer from altitude sickness are advised take
the low altitude trek, to start slowly and allow yourself to
acclimatize. Altitude sickness could be an acute problem.
While on trek we will provide guides, cooks, pack animals,
(horses or yaks), foam mattresses, full provisions, utensils,
and kitchen equipment.
Things you would need to bring on trek include sleeping bags,
foam mattresses, strong comfortable trekking boots, cap/hat,
sunglasses, sun block, flashlight, insect repellent cream, and
personal toiletries and 
medicine,
and rain gear during the rainy season.
Bhutan is a " Trekkers Paradise ". Trekking in Bhutan
is an adventure in to the wilderness of the high alpine meadows,
across luscious carpets of wild flowers. The trails are colorful,
un-crowded over the mountain passes with magnificent views of
the snow-clad Himalayan ranges.
During the trek, the trekkers are well cared by our licensed
trekking guides, trained cooks, helpers and the horse man. They
are all well trained in the high altitude sickness and other
aliments that can affect the trekkers. They are all expert walkers
and will guarantee your success. For those experienced we have
more rugged treks " High Altitude treks" and those
without much experience can take the "Low Altitude trek".
High Altutude Treks
These treks are most challenging treks
towards the north-west Bhutan towards the border of Tibet.
Snow
Man Trek
(Laya/Lunana) |
This trek is one of the most challenging treks
in the whole of the Himalayas. Lunana has only a handful
settlement, mainly the yak herders and tourist seldom visit
this place. This trek passes by many virgin Himalayan mountains
and offers spectacular views.
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Gasa Hot spring
trek |
The trek starts from the alpine pasture land up to
the 5,500mtrs high passes. The trails offer some of the
most impressive peaks like Mt. Jhomolhari, Mt.Jichu Drake
and numerous mountain ranges.
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Jhomolhari trek |
Although this trek is considered as a high altitude
trek, many trekkers find it interesting and suitable for
all average trekkers. The trek reaches the highest altitude
of 4,900 meters on the Yale La pass and most part of the
trek is a gradual walk. You will encounter many camps
of Yak herders at the base of the Mt. Jhomolhari, "the
Mountain Godess".
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Thousand Lake trek |
This trek will pass over layers of mountain peaks.
Many sacred lakes in between the mountains are filled
with Himalayan brown trout. The highest peak of this trek
offers the best views of the Mt. Kanchenjunga and the
entire range of Mt. Jhomolhari.
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Low Altitude Treks
Low altitude treks are mostly short treks
in the near by smaller mountain passes and some times across
valleys. En-route you will see lot of highly endangered species
of birds and of course the best flora and fauna.
Bumthang
Cultural trek |
This is a short trek across several villages
through the Bumthang valley. It is a pleasurable walk
and a cultural exchange with the many Bumthap villagers
enroute your trek. You will meet some of the Bhutan's
high altitude nomads living in the mountain villages.
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Druk path trek |
The four day trek starting from Paro to Thimphu is
a short trek, but offers spectacular views of the mountain
separating the two valleys. There are wonderful lakes
on the mountain filled with plenty of brown trout. Thick
rhododendron forests cover the entire trail and it is
very beautiful.
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Gogona trek |
This is one of the finest low altitude treks in Bhutan.
It begins from the Phobjikha valley, a home to rare black
necked crane, which migrates from the Tibetan plateau
in the winter. Phobjikha is one of the most beautiful
glacial valleys in Bhutan. The trek passes through Gogona
and Khodokha vallige and ends at the lowlands of Chuzomsa,
the the confluence of the two glacial rivers of Sha district.
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Chelela trek |
This trek is within the Paro valley. You will climb
the highest pass chelela Altitude 1,111meters, which separate
paro from the Ha valley. From the pass you will see the
best views of both the paro and the Ha valley.
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Trekking Seasons in Bhutan
| |
Months |
| Trekking
Area |
Januanry |
Feburary |
March |
April |
May |
June |
July |
August |
September |
October |
November |
December |
| Bumthang |
X |
X |
S |
S |
S |
S |
M |
M |
S |
S |
S |
X |
| Gantey |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
M |
M |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Samteygang |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
M |
M |
M |
S |
S |
S |
| Lingshi/Laya |
X |
X |
S |
M |
S |
S |
S |
S |
M |
X |
X |
X |
| Lunana Snowman |
X |
X |
S |
M |
S |
S |
S |
S |
M |
X |
X |
X |
| Gasa Hot Springs |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
M |
M |
M |
M |
S |
S |
S |
| Jhomolari |
X |
X |
S |
S |
S |
S |
M |
M |
S |
S |
X |
X |
| Druk Path |
X |
X |
S |
S |
S |
S |
M |
M |
S |
S |
S |
X |
| Dagala |
X |
X |
S |
S |
S |
S |
M |
M |
S |
S |
X |
X |
| S |
= Good Season |
| M |
= Modrate Season (rain expected) |
| X |
= Trek Closed (due to Snow) |
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