 Bhutan for a long time the "Forbiden Kingdom", still limits the number of tourists visiting the country, to protect the cultural heritage and preservation of natural wealth and beauty is still the number one priority of the country. The snowman trek is considered to be the most challenging trek and of the longest duration in Bhutan. This trek provides an in depth look of the unspoiled and old traditional lifestyle of the Bhutanese; not only the grandiose mountain views and alleys of the Himalya region but also the lifestyle of the mountain people living in harmony with nature and gods. The trekking is 21 days long ranging between the altitude of 3,000m to 5,000m.
For the snowman trek one must be in top physical condition to be able to walk between 8-10 hours at 3,000m - 5,000m altitude. Flexibility and patiente is required at times especially when one confronts logistic problems arising with yaks and horses. While on trek one is expected not to distributed sweets, pen/pencil etc to children and villagers also. BRIEF ITINERARY Day 01: Drive to Paro - Shana, camp Day 02: Trek to Soi Thangthangkha, camp Day 03: Trek to Jangothang, camp Day 04: Trek to Lingshi, camp Day 05: Trek to Chebisa, camp Day 06: Trek to Shomuthang, camp Day 07: Trek to Robluthang, camp Day 08: Trek to Lemithang, camp Day 09: Trek to Laya, camp Day 10: Laya - Excursion, camp Day 11: Trek to Roduphu, camp Day 12: Trek to Narithang, camp Day 13: Trek to Tarina, camp Day 14: Trek to Woche, camp Day 15: Trek to Lhedi, camp Day 16: Trek to Thanza, camp Day 17: Thanza - Excursion, camp Day 18: Trek to Tshochena, camp Day 19: Trek to Jichu Dramo, camp Day 20: Trek to Chukarpo, camp Day 21: Trek to Tampetso, camp Day 22: Trek to Maorothang, camp Day 23: Trek to Nikkachhu Chazam, camp Day 24: Drive to Thimpu, hotel Day 25: Drive to Paro, hotel Day 26: Final Departure |