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Trekking in Bhutan.

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Trekking in Bhutan is for the adventurers, given the country’s mountainous terrain. This breathtaking country has some of the finest trekking routes for the insatiable traveler and trekker. From short walks through scenic valleys and remote hamlets to challenging high altitude treks, Bhutan has it all. From being up close and personal to the snow capped peaks. You will also witness the magnificent array of flora and fauna the kingdom has to offer. Bhutan’s sacred mountains are home to some of the most mysterious and beautiful cultures anywhere. Bhutan trekking tours ranges from short walks to challenging high altitude treks.

Jomolhari is the best 8 days trek.

Jomolhari round trek in Bhutan.

Best Time To Trek In Bhutan:

The best time to trek in Bhutan is from end of March till Mid May & the months of October & November. Bhutan trekking season for the first half of the year is limited to just 1 ½ months.

The weather will be perfect, clear blue sky and mountains & valleys will bloom with the wild flowers.

Trekking in Bhutan & Itineraries.

All Bhutan trekking tours include camping out along the trek trails with guides, ponies and cooks accompanying you all through the route you choose. There are only 11 approved routes for trekking in Bhutan at the moment. They range from 2 day to 24 days trek. The shortest is Bumdra trek and the longest is Snowman trek. However, several hiking routes around Thimphu and Paro offer brisk day hikes. Keeping in mind your safety and comfort, Yak Holidays only sends experienced and highly skilled trekking guide and crew members.

Bumdra trek is for 2 days.

Bumdra trek

  • Trek duration: 2 days trek in Bhutan.
  • Total trip duration: 7 days.
  • Difficulty level: Moderate. 
  • Price: Starts from US $ 1780.00 per person.
  • Trip highlights: Scenic mountain panorama, Tiger’s nest monastery, ancient temples, monasteries, meet local people, visit majestic dzongs (Forts) and more.
4 days Tshaluna trek.

Tshaluna trek

  • Trek duration: 4 days trek in Bhutan.
  • Total trip duration: 9 days.
  • Difficulty level: Moderate. 
  • Price: Starts from US $ 2120.00 per person.
  • Trip highlights: mountain panorama, glacial lakes, Tiger’s nest monastery, ancient temples, monasteries, meet local people, visit majestic dzongs (Forts) and more.
The view from Dagala trek.

Dagala trek

  • Trek duration: 5 days trek in Bhutan.
  • Total Bhutan trip duration: 10 days.
  • Difficulty level: Moderate. 
  • Price: Starts from US $ 2525.00 per person.
  • Trip highlights: Scenic mountain panorama including Mt. Kanchenjunga, high altitude lakes, Tiger’s nest monastery, ancient temples, monasteries, meet local people, visit majestic dzongs (Forts) and more.
The 5 day Druk Path trek in Bhutan.

Druk Path trek.

  • Trek duration: 5 days trek in Bhutan.
  • Total trip duration: 11 days.
  • Difficulty level: Moderate. 
  • Price: Starts from US $ 3000.00 per person.
  • Trip highlights: Scenic landscape, high altitude glacial lakes, Tiger’s nest monastery, ancient temples, monasteries, meet local people, visit majestic dzongs (Forts) and more.
7 days Yaktsa / Jomolhari Base Camp trek.

Yaktsa trek

  • Trek duration: 7 days trekking in Bhutan.
  • Total trip duration: 12 days.
  • Difficulty level: Difficult. 
  • Price: Starts from US $ 3365.00 per person.
  • Trip highlights: Scenic mountain panorama including Mt. Jomolhari, high altitude glacial lakes, Tiger’s nest monastery, ancient temples, monasteries, meet local people, visit majestic dzongs (Forts) and more.
The beautiful Laya Gasa trek is for 12 days.

Laya - Gasa trek

  • Trek duration: 12 days trekking in Bhutan.
  • Total trip duration: 18 days.
  • Difficulty level: Difficult. 
  • Price: Starts from US $ 5185.00 per person.
  • Trip highlights: Scenic mountain panorama including Mt. Jomolhari, Masagang, high altitude glacial lakes, Tiger’s nest monastery, ancient temples & monasteries, meet local people of Laya & Gasa village, visit majestic dzongs (Forts) and more.
24 days Snowman.

Snowman trek

  • Trek duration: 24 days.
  • Total trip duration: 29 days.
  • Difficulty Level: Very difficult. 
  • Price: Starts from US $ 10140.00 per person.
  • Trip highlights: Scenic mountain panorama including Mt. Jomolhari, Masagang, Table mountain & Gangkhar Puensum, high altitude glacial lakes, Tiger’s nest monastery, ancient temples & monasteries, meet local people of Laya, Gasa and Thanza village, visit majestic dzongs (Forts) and more.

Trekking in Bhutan - FAQs.

The shortest Bhutan trekking itinerary is Bumdra trek which is for 2 days. It starts from Sangchokhor monastery and ends at the base of Tiger’s nest monastery. The trek is fairly strenuous and the highest point is 4000 m.

The highly recommended Bhutan trekking itinerary is Druk Path trek which is for 5 days.

It is beautiful in a sense that the trail passes through alpine forest of rhododendrons and pines, high altitude glacier fed lakes, hamlets and beautiful scenery.

The tourism policy of Bhutan does not allow independent trekking, camping and hiking in Bhutan.

No, the Indian citizens/nationals are not permitted to do trek in Bhutan.

Yes, all the Bhutan trekking tours whether short or long ones are guided and led by licensed and certified trekking guides. This is in keeping with the regulation of Department of Tourism, Bhutan.

The legendary Snowman trek is the most difficult trek in Bhutan and perhaps one of the toughest treks in the world. The trek duration is for 24 days and passes through high mountain passes above 4000 m. One needs to be physically and mentally strong and fit to do this trek.

The trekkers are permitted to take maximum of 20 kgs load /baggage on a trek in Bhutan.

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