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Trekking in Bhutan

Discover what genuinely distinguishes Bhutan distinct from the rest of the world and one of the world’s most remote countries. Bhutan has it all, whether you’re searching for a day hike or a 21-day expedition. In the Himalayas’ steep atmosphere, you’ll find pristine alpine lakes, massive glaciers, and some of the world’s most endangered animals. Allow us to suggest a few of the best treks in the country.

Note: The hiking routes on this website are just intended to be general recommendations and may contain inaccuracies. They should not be utilised as a navigational aid. Your trek leader knows the best path to trek.

Must do treks in Bhutan

This is a super seven-days trek, it goes into Northern Bhutan to the land of yaks- herders. To the base of mount jumolhari at 7314m [24,000feet] there are fabulous views of the mountain And exceptional flora. You will encounter many yak- herders but few villages. It is one of the best treks as is not too long and not too short; the maximum altitude is 4,700m [15000feet] This trek can be done from September, October and November and April to May.

This is the most difficult and the longest trek [18days] which is considered to be one of the most difficult trek in the world, and it requires not only excellent health but also a high spirit of adventure. It starts off taking the same routs as Laya Trek. After reaching Laya .it turns eastwards and crosses the Ganglakarchung pass at 5.100meters[16730feet]into Lunana region where habitation is concentrated in the villages of Thega and Chezo, It is most difficult region of Bhutan to reach ,lying at 4,000m[13,000feet]The inhabitants are farmer-herder who are famous for their difficult Character, The trek then heads south and after crossing the Rinchenzoe pass, at 5220meters [17,125] it hits the tarmac at the Nikkarchhu bridge.

This trek takes about 2 weeks goes  from Paro valley at 2200m up to the high Laya region at 4000m [over 13000feet]and low to Punakha valley at 1300m[4,265feet]where yak- herders live at the foot of Mount Massagang at 7200m [23,620feets] the route pass by Paro valley and reach to Mount Jumolhari 7314m [24,000feets]and through different levels of vegetation before reaching the village of Laya, Where the women wear black yak-hair costumes and strange, conical bamboo hats. This trek combines a variety of lands capes, village and beautiful views of the peaks. It can be done in September, October and November

This is another good trek for average walkers. It takes three days and give you a chance to visit the isolated valleys of Punakha and Wangdue, Altitude are low at 1500- 2000metres [5,000-6500feet] and it goes through serval villages, This trek can be done in October, November, December, January, Feburary.

This is a short trek, which leads from Paro to Thimphu or vice versa, crossing the chain of mountain thats separates the two valley, although there are very few houses to see, But there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish at 400m,[13,000feet] and spectacular rhododendron that bloom in May, In a clear weather there is a magnificent view over the high Himalayas. This trek can be done in all seasons, but the best time is from mid September to the end of May.

This four day trek is ideal for average walkers as the altitude does not go over 3400m [11.155feet] The trek cross serval villages and wends through the Bumthang countryside [central path of Bhutan] giving an exceptional opportunity to be in contact with rural life, This trek can be done in October and November or from February to May.

This four day trek is ideal for average walkers as the altitude does not go over 3400m [11.155feet] The trek cross serval villages and wends through the Bumthang countryside [central path of Bhutan] giving an exceptional opportunity to be in contact with rural life, This trek can be done in October and November or from February to May.