Bhutan treks are unrivaled by many of the more treks offered in Asia - it is quite challenging and it is for real adventure seekers. The hill side tends to be almost vertical, the climate is windier, damper and colder, and the daily altitude gain is more than in any other Himalayan nation.
Hidden in the folds of the Himalayas, Bhutan is a beautiful country, comprising rolling hills, dense forests, and deep valleys steeped in Buddhist tradition and culture. With the highest unclimbed mountain massif in the world – Gangkar Punsum (7,541 m) and several other climbed and unclimbed peaks of more than 7,000 m high, its offers beautiful but overwhelming views of the Himalayas.
To enjoy the beautiful landscape, its flora and fauna, there is no better way than trekking in Bhutan. Bhutanese have wondered all over their country on foot for centuries carving out treks through valleys and passes. Each Bhutan trek has its own special features.
Bhutan treks do not require any special skill. The trails are generally in good condition. Fit and experienced walkers would have no difficulty navigating them, although natural obstacles such as snowfall or landslides could require a change of plans. For the less experience trekkers, there are several trails like DrukPath trek, Bumthang culture trek, Samtengang trek, Merak and Sakteng community trek, and Nabjikorphu community trek, and many more.
Bhutan trekking started in 1978. Around 1000 tourists a year visit Bhutan for trekking, and most of them opt for Jomolhari Yaksa trek and Jomolhari Round trek, easy accessible from the north of Paro.
However, the Bhutan trek comprises long days with several ascents and descents each day. The valleys are steeper here than in other Himalayan destinations.
The Jomolhari Yaksa Moderate – hard trek will leads to the breathtaking view of Jomolhari Mountain 7314meters from sea level and views of Jomolhari’s twin peaks, neighboring Jichu Drake 6794meters and Tshering Gang are peerless. This trek is moderate to hard with the maximum altitude of 4750meters. Your trail starts from Paro through the rolling alpine meadow with the majestic Jomolhari peak looming at the valley head and end at starts point in Paro. You can also choose to go fishing at the high attitude lake, Tshophu. Besides trek you will explore beautiful Paro valley which is home to many of Bhutan’s old monasteries and temples.
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Druk path trek is a beautiful easy – moderate trek connecting Thimphu and Paro Valleys through alpine woods with lush open meadows, gradually ascending above tree line with lots of rhododendron bush and plenty of highland floras. You have camps next to old monastery and some by beautiful lakes. The views of snow capped mountain from several points are wonderful. Basically, this trek is more of a leisure trek with easy short days and gentle terrains following age old trails of yak. After the initial climb the route is not too hard and, if needed, there is access to descend down to lower altitudes from several points.
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The Laya-Gasa trek is quite a popular that is rated a medium – hard one. It takes you through diverse terrain and mountain villages down to Gasa. The hot springs here are famed for their medicinal properties. The trek is with numerous ascents and descents as you traverse meadows laden with flowers, juniper and medicinal plants. The valleys and hill sides are cloaked in deep forests of oak, rhododendron, fir and birch and trudge over moraines, past glacial lakes, catching awesome views virgin snow peaked. Laya is the one of the major unique mountain villages in Bhutan. It has its own very unique way of dressing, pointed hat worn by the women. After a day of d.. Read More
The Bumthang Owl Trek offers an invigorating experience of the culture and environment of the country. It is a moderate 3-day hiking route which starts from Menchugang and ends in Jakar Dzong. The trail has an abundance of flora and fauna, and the panoramic views of the valleys beneath the hill tops and the Himalayas spread over a broad horizon would be an experience that one shall cherish for a lifetime. This trek could be a substitute for the Bumthang Cultural Trek that has been deteriorated to a great degree by the farm road constructions. This trek also combines with Bhutan cultural tour to western – center covering Paro, Thimphu, Punkaha, Wangduephodran.. Read More