Snowman Trek II (to Bumthang)
August 27, 2008 Filed under: What to do
Duration: 25 days, Max. Elevation: 5,320m Highest Camp: 5,120m Standard: Hard Best Seasons: Mid June to Mid October Start: Drukgyel Dzong (Paro) Finish: Duer Village (Bumthang) Summary: The Snowman Trek is an extension of the beautiful Laya Gasa Trek, and leads from Laya further into the high altitudes of the Bhutanese Himalayas. It takes tough [...]
Snowman Trek I (to Sephu)
August 26, 2008 Filed under: What to do
Duration: 25 days, Max. Elevation: 5,320m Highest Camp: 5,050m Standard: Hard Best Seasons: Mid June to Mid October Start: Drukgyel Dzong (Paro) Finish: Sephu (Trongsa) Summary: The Snowman Trek is an extension of the beautiful Laya Gasa Trek, and leads from Laya into high altitudes of the Bhutanese Himalayas. It takes tough and enduring trekkers [...]
Laya Gasa Trek
August 26, 2008 Filed under: What to do
Duration: 14 days, Max. Elevation: 5,005m Highest Camp: 4,220m Standard: Medium to hard Best Seasons: April to June & Mid September to Mid Nov Start: Drukgyel Dzong (Paro) Finish: Tashitang (Punakha) Summary: The first part of the Laya Gasa Trek goes along the same route as the Jomolari Trek I right till Lingshi. Besides the [...]
Jomolhari Trek II
August 26, 2008 Filed under: What to do
Duration: Eight days, Max. Elevation: 4,890m Highest Camp: 4,080m Standard: Medium Best Seasons: April to June, September to November Start: Drukgyel Dzong (Paro) Finish: Drukgyel Dzong (Paro) Summary: Jomolhari Trek – Jomolhari Trek II is the shorter one of the two Jomolhari routes- -the most popular trek in Bhutan. With altitude differences of 2,500m and [...]
Jomolhari Trek I
August 26, 2008 Filed under: What to do
Duration: Nine days, Max. Elevation: 4,930m Highest Camp: 4,080m Standard: Medium Best Seasons: March to June & October to November Start: Drukgyel Dzong (Paro) Finish: Dodena (Thimphu) Summary: Jomolhari Trek – Jomolhari Trek I is the longer one of the two Jomolhari routes- and the most popular trek in Bhutan. With altitude differences of 2,500m [...]
Punakha Winter Trek
August 26, 2008 Filed under: What to do
Duration: Four days, Max.Elevation: 3,400 Highest Camp: 3,360 Standard: Easy Best Seasons: September to May Start: Dechencholing (Thimphu) Finish: Zomlingthang (Punakha) Summary: The best seasons for this trek are March to May and September to November. But due to the low altitudes, the trek is possible throughout the whole winter. The trek is the old [...]
Druk Path Trek
August 26, 2008 Filed under: What to do
Duration: Six days,Max.Elevation: 4,200m Highest Camp: 4,110m Standard: Easy to medium Best Seasons: March to June & September to November Start: National Museum in Paro Finish: Mothitang (Thimphu) Summary: Druk Path Trek is one of the most popular treks in Bhutan. It is a short and scenic trek with some great views and beautiful lakes [...]
Gangte Trek
August 26, 2008 Filed under: What to do
Duration: Three days,Max. Elevation: 3,480m Highest Camp: 3,330m Standard: Easy Best Seasons: September to May Start: Phobjikha Finish: Tikke Zampa Although the trek is possible throughout the whole winter, the best seasons for the Gangte Trek are March to May and September to November. It is a short and relatively easy trek with beautiful villages [...]
Duer Hot Spring Trek
August 26, 2008 Filed under: What to do
Duration: nine Days, Max. Elevation: 4,700m Highest Camp: 3,400m Standard: Medium to hard, Best Seasons: March to April & September to November Start: Bumthang Finish: Bumthang Summary: Duer Hot Springs are said to be the most beautiful natural hot springs in the Himalayas. The Duer Hot Spring Trek is a demanding nine day trek along [...]
