Overview
Embark on the most challenging and rewarding Bhutan trekking tour with the legendary Snowman Trek Bhutan. Spanning 28 days, this journey takes you through remote Himalayan passes, untouched valleys, and traditional villages rarely seen by outsiders. Ideal for seasoned trekkers seeking adventure and cultural immersion in one of the world’s last great wildernesses.
Tour Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the unique culture of Laya village.
- Discover the tranquility of Paro's picturesque town.
- Conquer the thrilling hike to the legendary Tiger's Nest Monastery.
- Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Jhomolhari base camp.
- Embark on an unforgettable adventure through stunning landscapes, and remote valleys.
General Information
Duration: 28 days/ 27 nights
Start/ End: Paro/ Paro
Tour Route: Paro - Taktsang Goemba - Shana - Thangthangkha - Jangothang - Lingshi - Chebisa - Shomuthang - Robluthang - Lemithang - Laya - Rodophu - Narethang - Tarina - Woche - Lhedi - Thanza - Tshochena - Jichudramo - Chukarpo - Tampoetshoe - Maurothang - Nikka Chhu - Paro
Tour Customizable: Definitely! (Without 3 Days of Festival, you can tell us your interest about the 6 days (or less) remaining in the inquiry form)
What's Included
- All transfers between airports, hotels, and sightseeing spots by private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- English-speaking local guide in each city with in-depth local knowledge
- Accommodation with daily breakfast as per itinerary
- All entrance fees, permits, and zone fees as per itinerary
- All meals as specified (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner), with local cuisine and optional Western food
- Bottled drinking water provided daily
- Domestic airfare included
What's Excluded
- International flights and airport taxes (Visa)
- Personal travel insurance
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Surcharges and compulsory dinners if applicable
- Beverages at restaurants where meals are included
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses such as porterage bar bills and laundry not mentioned in the itinerary
Detailed Itinerary of Bhutan Trekking Tour
Upon arrival, our presentative will be waiting to warmly greet and escort you to the hotel in Paro. We will show you the Paro town and head to the National Museum.
Overnight in Paro.
Accomodations: Tailored to guest preferences (e.g., luxury, boutique, or budget)
Meals: Flexible to your taste
For Acclimatization, today we will get into a cheerful hiking trip to one of the most iconic attractions in Paro - Taktsang Goemba aka the Tiger’s Nest Monastery taking place on a sheer cliff 900 meters above the sea level. It takes us 2 - 3 hours to reach the monastery and en route, get ready to bump into one of the most beautiful natural sceneries that you have ever seen in your lifetime.
Overnight in Paro.
Accomodations: Tailored to guest preferences (e.g., luxury, boutique, or budget)
Meals: Flexible to your taste
We start the day by driving to Drukyel Dzong, a 17th-century fortress built to defend Bhutan from Tibetan invasions. From here, your Bhutan trekking tour officially begins as we hike toward Shana, passing through lush farmlands, traditional Bhutanese stone homes, and rustic timber houses. After a short rest for lunch along the trail, we continue to our overnight campsite at Thondu Zampa. Along the way, enjoy your first glimpses of Mount Jhomolhari, rising majestically to 7,314 meters.
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
Our trail now leads into Jigme Dorje National Park, Bhutan’s largest protected area and a key highlight of the Snowman Trek Bhutan. This section offers an immersive experience of the country’s rich biodiversity, especially its diverse rhododendron species. The campsites along the way are not permanent settlements but temporary resting places used by yak herders and local construction workers. Tonight, we camp at Thangthangkha, situated at 3,800 meters.
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
As we continue towards our camp at the base of Jhomolhari, we rise above the tree line and experience the country’s stunning low tundra environment. Our camps are close to those of local yak herders, giving you a chance to learn about their lifestyles. Camp at Jangothang (Jhomolhari base camp) at 4.040 meters.
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
This day is reserved for adjusting to the local climate. You can discover the valley around Jhomolhari or travel toward the Nyile La pass and see scenic Tshophu lake.
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
Today’s trek will start with a 3 to 4-hour-long climb before reaching Nyile La Pass at 4.700 meters. Expect spectacular views of Jhomolhari, Jitchu Drake and Tsheri Kang. Also, in the distance will be Tiger Mountain.
After the pass, we will descend to a circular hut just below Lingshi, where we will make camp. Coming down from Lingshi, Have our first views of the truly mystical Dzong atop a high hill.
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
As we move northeast, we ascend through pastures of daphne and rhododendron until we reach the village of Chebisa. From here, we can take in the cascading waterfall, juniper trees, and other natural wonders.
Camp at Chebisa (3.750 meters).
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
Today, we’ll begin with quite a stiff climb through high pastures up the Gombu La Pass (4440M) before dropping through forests of dwarf rhododendron, where the ground can be slippery.
We then head down to our camp located near a riverbed. This valley is one of the most stunning areas on the Snowman Trek.
Camp at Shomuthang (3.960 meters).
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
Today, we’ll spend around three hours ascending toward Jare La Pass (4,750 meters), where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Himalayas, including Sinche La, Tiger Mountain, and Jitchu Drake - an unforgettable highlight of your Bhutan trekking tour. From the pass, we descend steeply through forest trails into the Tsharijathang Valley, a highland pasture where herds of Takin (Bhutan’s national animal) and yaks roam freely.
After crossing a knee-deep river—sometimes without a bridge - we make a final climb up to Robluthang, where we set camp for the night.
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
En route, climbing Sinche La to Lemithang, we spend 4 hours climbing to Sinche La Pass (5.005 meters) which is a steady pace and then, descend through dense forests and valleys of boulders and grass. Today, our stunning rewards include the peak of Gangchenta, as well as white streams and blue glacial lakes.
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
We’ll spend today walking along the river, one of the tributaries of the Mo Chu (Mother River), through a forest of rhododendron and silver fir, and then enter the village of Laya. The people of Laya are famous for their vertical stripe yak hair clothing and their strange conical bamboo hats. The women wear their hair long and with a great deal of turquoise and jade jewelry. The features of the locals are more Tibetan/ Mongolian than the Bhutanese living in the central valleys.
We’ll indulge in more vistas of the surrounding mountains. In the afternoon, maybe spend at leisure or visiting village houses and chatting with villagers.
Camp at Laya (3.700 meters).
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
This morning, we take a rest from our trek to experience Laya. You can shop, visit the local school and temple, practice threshing wheat, and get an insight into this unique community.
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
Today, wake up early to get a jump on a steep uphill path, moving through the Army camp and across the river. We pass through a thick forest of oak, pine, and rhododendron toward the river valley, where mountains cover the horizon. If the weather is clear, we should have great views of the Tsenda Gang group of mountains.
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
Today, we’ll take on the roughly three-hour climb to Tsemo La Pass (4,900 meters), beginning with a gentle ascent that becomes steeper as we approach the summit. From the top, you may be rewarded with panoramic views of Gangla Karchung, Jitchu Drake, and the majestic Jhomolhari - truly memorable moments on your Bhutan trekking tour.
After a descent, we make a final climb to Narethang, our first high-altitude campsite, perched at 4,937 meters.
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
We’ll start the day with a slow climb up to the Karakachu La Pass (16,465 feet), which will take two to three hours. At the pass, we’ll be greeted by views of Karakachu, Tsenda Gang, Jejekangphu, and Teri Kang. The descent into the Tarina Valley is steep and long and perhaps, taking 3.5 hours before reaching the valley floor where herds of takin roam.
From there, we’ll have an easier 2 to 3-hour walking to camp. It will be a day of great views of the surrounding mountains and lakes.
Camp at Tarina 3.800 meters.
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
It will be a relatively short trekking day. During the early part today, we’ll follow a river for about 1 hour before making our way ascending up a steep and muddy trail.
There will then be a rigorous climb to reach camp close to Woche. This area is where the stunning Lunana region begins.
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
Crossing the Gap of Keche La (4,700 meters), we begin with a challenging 200-meter ascent that leads us to the stunning Yumtso and Setso Lakes. At the top of the pass, we’ll take a short break to enjoy the views and capture some memorable photos.
From there, we descend into warmer terrain, passing through the villages of Thega and Lhedi. Our day ends in Lhedi, one of the main settlements in the Lunana region - an ideal spot to experience the local culture and daily life along the legendary Snowman Trek Bhutan.
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
Today, we set out this morning by following the Pho Chu through the village of Lhedi before we climb for about 30′ to 45′ to Chozo Dzong, which was built in the 17th century.
After 3 or 4 hours, we will reach the stunning villages of Dyotta and Thanza, where we camp in a meadow with sceneries of Table Mountain in front of us.
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
Discover the Thanza Valley and get into the vista of Table Mountain.
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
This morning, we trek a full 18 miles in the direction of Tshochena. The landscape on this path is one of the most fantastic parts of an already beautiful area, with glacial lakes, rocky expanses, blue sheep, snow leopards, and a series of other wonders, both living and inanimate. Be careful; in this region, the weather can change from sunny to snowy at a moment’s notice.
Camp at Tsochena (4.960 meters).
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
Through LojuLa, today we go through the Loju La and trek around a number of mountain ridges. Because few of the peaks in this area have been climbed, you can enjoy nature’s unspoiled beauty. Today ends at a camp in the grassy tundra, with rocky expanses on one side and streams on another.
Camp at Jichudramo (5.060 meters).
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
Today, we cross the highest pass on the trek: Rinchen Zoe La reaching 5,326 meters. We then move across a plateau and into a forest clearing, where our camp is located - taking photos of the stunning scenery along the way.
Camp at Chukarpo (4.850 meters).
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
This morning, we weave around boulders. Along a river before trekking through a forest packed densely with birch, pine, maple, and rhododendron. Today, we end the day at our final mountain camp.
Camp at TampoeTshoe (4.350 meters).
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
We start by moving through the Tempe La, the last mountain pass we will see on this trek. En route, we then descend a steep hill toward our camp, viewing the Om Tsho lake, the Nikka Chhu, and other sights.
Camp at MAurothang (3.698 meters).
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
Today, we follow the Nikka Chhu river through the dense, cool forest toward the settlements of the Sephu district. Our ride will then drive us to our lodgings in Gangetey, bringing an end to the trek.
Accomodations: Camp base
Meals: Flexible to your taste
We wake up early for the drive back to Paro and then spend the day getting reacquainted with the town. We will visit the Paro Dzong fortress, eat lunch, and go to one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Bhutan, the Kyichu Lhakhang.
Overnight in Paro.
Accomodations: Tailored to guest preferences (e.g., luxury, boutique, or budget)
Meals: Flexible to your taste
Time to say goodbye to Bhutan. Breakfast and relax at leisure until getting escorted to the Paro International Airport for a flight coming back home. The trip ends. Hope you enjoyed it and wish that we could serve you next time when it comes to the best Bhutan tours.
Charlotte Davis –
I’ve done many treks, but Bhutan trekking tour stands out as the most remote, raw, and rewarding experience. From icy lakes to isolated villages, this was a true expedition through Bhutan’s hidden corners. Highly recommended for serious adventurers.
Mia Clark –
Bhutan Treks Tour was absolutely breathtaking. The journey was long and challenging, but the landscapes, local interactions, and high mountain passes made every moment worth it. Thanza was an unforgettable highlight with its remoteness and cultural charm.
Lucas Wilson –
Trekking tour in Bhutan is unlike anything else. Remote, high, and completely immersive. The landscapes are surreal, and the connection to nature and Bhutanese culture is deep. A must for every trekker’s life list.
Ava Taylor –
Snowman Trek in Bhutan tested my limits and rewarded me with unforgettable moments. From glaciers to quiet valleys, the journey was challenging and full of beauty. I returned home with a new sense of peace.
Liam Brown –
There are no words to describe the beauty of Bhutan trekking tour. We crossed high passes, walked through ancient trails, and camped under endless stars. This trek gave me the solitude and clarity I never knew I needed.
Olivia Smith –
Camping beside turquoise lakes and watching clouds drift over snowy peaks made the Snowman Trek feel unreal. The people we met along the way shared stories and smiles. This journey changed me in the best way.
Noah Williams –
If you want to experience true wilderness the Lunana Snowman Trek is the answer. The route takes you deep into untouched Bhutan far from the crowds. The views of Thanza and the peaceful paths left me speechless.
Emma Johnson –
Completing the Snowman Trek in Bhutan was the most fulfilling thing I have done. The silence of the mountains the bond with fellow trekkers and the endless beauty gave me a sense of purpose and gratitude.
Michael Turner – USA –
Completing the snowman trek bhutan was the most physically demanding and spiritually rewarding journey I’ve done. The remoteness of Lunana and the support team were simply outstanding.
Sophie Adams – UK –
The bhutan snowman trek felt like trekking through a dream. Snowy peaks, isolated villages, and prayer flags made each day magical.
Lucas Oliveira – Brazil –
We trained for months before doing the lunana snowman trek, and it was worth every step. I still dream about the stars over Laya.
Emma White – Australia –
This is not just any bhutan trekking trip, it’s a test of spirit and endurance. But wow, the untouched beauty of Bhutan is worth every challenge.
Martin Lefevre – France –
Crossing 11 high mountain passes was unreal. I can confidently say this is the king of all bhutan trekking tours.
Jennifer Hall – Canada –
The remoteness and rawness of the snowman trek blew my mind. It’s not for beginners, but if you love adventure, it’s unbeatable.
Nikolai Bauer – Germany –
From glacial lakes to wild yak herds, every day on the bhutan snowman trek brought something epic. Truly humbling.
Laura Scott – USA –
The bhutan trekking tour was expertly led. The guides were kind, the food surprisingly good, and the landscape jaw-dropping.
James Clark – Australia –
The lunana snowman trek is something you prepare for both physically and mentally—but the silence of the Himalayas was life-changing.
Beatriz Silva – Brazil –
Bhutan stole my heart. This snowman trek bhutan challenged my limits, but also filled my soul. Best decision I’ve made.
Ethan Carter – Canada –
We were a team of four and every one of us said it was the toughest but most rewarding bhutan trekking trip we’d done.
Isabelle Meyer – Switzerland –
The pristine trails and peaceful valleys made this snowman trek feel like walking through a spiritual painting.
Daniel Smith – USA –
If you’re serious about trekking, this bhutan snowman trek is the one. No crowds, no noise-just nature and your breath.
Amy Nguyen – Australia –
Crossing Gophu La at 5,300m was the peak of my trekking life. So proud to have completed the lunana snowman trek!
Fabio Costa – Brazil –
Every sunrise over the Himalayas made the freezing nights worth it. This bhutan trekking tour gives you moments that stay forever.
Olivia Brown – UK –
The peacefulness of Bhutan’s remote areas is unmatched. This was the highlight of all my bhutan trekking trips.
Liam Martin – Ireland –
I’ve hiked in Nepal and Peru, but the snowman trek bhutan stands alone for isolation and cultural purity.
Natalie Rousseau – France –
No internet, no distractions, just my boots and the trail. The snowman trek lets you truly disconnect and reconnect.
Sean Anderson – Canada –
I did the bhutan snowman trek with my son—our best bonding experience ever. We’ll never forget it.
Sofia Torres – Brazil –
Camping at 5,000 meters and sipping hot tea while gazing at snow peaks… that’s the lunana snowman trek life.
Tom Bennett – USA –
I’ve done Everest Base Camp and Kilimanjaro, but this bhutan trekking tour felt more raw and unspoiled.
Emma Müller – Germany –
The remoteness of this bhutan trekking trip was intimidating at first, but the beauty kept me going every step.
Henry Jackson – Australia –
We passed 11 mountain passes and didn’t see another tourist for days. That’s the beauty of the snowman trek bhutan.
Caroline Tremblay – Canada –
The hospitality in remote villages along the snowman trek was beyond heartwarming. Bhutanese people are incredible.
Alexandre Moreira – Brazil –
Bhutan’s wild side is pure magic. This bhutan snowman trek is perfect for seasoned hikers who want a real challenge.
Claire Thompson – UK –
This is the most intense but rewarding thing I’ve ever done. Bhutan trekking tours don’t get more epic than this.
Felix Novak – Austria –
Snow-covered peaks, no tourists, and endless silence. The lunana snowman trek is for true mountain lovers.
Jenna Roberts – USA –
Every blister was worth it. The bhutan trekking trip took me to the edge—both literally and emotionally.
Paul Evans – Australia –
Waking up in a tent surrounded by mountains—this snowman trek bhutan gave me a new appreciation for life.
Mila Costa – Brazil –
Never felt closer to nature than on this snowman trek. The views from Sinche La were out of this world.
Max Dupont – France –
The remoteness of the bhutan snowman trek makes you appreciate the little things: warmth, laughter, and clean socks!
Sara Mitchell – Canada –
This is no walk in the park. But if you want your breath taken away—literally and figuratively—do this bhutan trekking tour.
Benjamin Gray – UK –
Trekking across Lunana was like being on another planet. Highly recommend this lunana snowman trek to any adventurer.
Julia Klein – Germany –
I trained for months, and it paid off. The bhutan trekking trips through these untouched areas are beyond words.
David Robinson – USA –
My highlight? Waking up to Himalayan sunrise, prayer flags fluttering. That’s what snowman trek bhutan memories are made of.
Charlotte James – Australia –
We crossed rivers, glaciers, and freezing passes—and I loved every minute. The snowman trek is for real trekkers.
Carlos Nascimento – Brazil –
Don’t underestimate it. But do it. This bhutan snowman trek will be your proudest travel achievement.
Eva Richter – Germany –
At times I cried from exhaustion, other times from the views. One of the rawest and most beautiful bhutan trekking tours ever.
Ryan Scott – Canada –
The scenery changed daily, from icy ridges to green valleys. The bhutan trekking trip of a lifetime.
Alice Morgan – UK –
Forget Everest—this lunana snowman trek is longer, higher, and less commercial. Exactly what I wanted.
Noah Brown – USA –
Each day pushed me to my limit. But the sense of accomplishment completing this snowman trek bhutan is indescribable.
Chloe Parker – Australia –
The altitude was tough, but the crew helped us through. A snowman trek worth every struggle.
Gustavo Lima – Brazil –
Bhutan’s mountain trails are sacred. This bhutan snowman trek connected me spiritually and physically to nature.
Hannah Baker – Canada –
I did it solo with a group of strangers, but we left as friends. That’s the magic of bhutan trekking tours.
Matteo Ricci – Italy –
Each pass brought new colors, textures, and peace. Bhutan trekking trips don’t get more authentic than this.
Lena Wilson – USA –
I’ll never forget the turquoise lakes and chanting wind. This lunana snowman trek changed me.
Oliver Harris – Australia –
Bhutan’s untouched landscapes made this bhutan trekking tour unforgettable. A must for serious hikers.
Manuela Souza – Brazil –
We did the snowman trek as a couple and grew closer with every mile. Bhutan truly heals the soul.
Patrick Moore – UK –
It’s tough, remote, and absolutely worth it. Best bhutan trekking tour I’ve ever done.
Sophia Berger – Germany –
From Paro to Lunana and back, this journey was a soul-cleansing challenge. I’m proud to say I completed the legendary snowman trek bhutan.
Lucas Reynolds – USA –
The silence in the Lunana region is like nowhere else. This lunana snowman trek truly resets your perspective on life. Prepare well—it’s intense but unforgettable.
Chloe Armstrong – UK –
The remoteness of the snowman trek bhutan was a dream come true. I wanted solitude and found it among snowy passes and peaceful valleys.
Diego Ferreira – Brazil –
I’ve done Machu Picchu and the Alps, but this bhutan snowman trek topped them all. Raw nature, deep culture, and zero crowds—perfect.
Abigail Lewis – Canada –
Camping at 5,000 meters wasn’t easy, but the view made me tear up. I’ve done many bhutan trekking trips, but none like this one.
Lars Schmidt – Germany –
I joined this bhutan trekking tour solo and met the best group ever. We pushed each other through passes and laughed around campfires.
Emily Fraser – Australia –
Physically exhausting, emotionally fulfilling. This snowman trek is not for everyone, but for me, it was pure magic.
André Moreira – Brazil –
I came for the mountains, stayed for the people. Bhutanese guides made this bhutan trekking trip warm and unforgettable.
Jessica Hayes – USA –
I thought I was fit—until I did the lunana snowman trek. It humbled me in the best way. The landscapes made it all worth it.
Mark Davies – UK –
The bhutan trekking tours are unlike any others. Ancient monasteries, high passes, and spiritual silence define the snowman trek.
Sophia Klein – Germany –
Our guide kept us motivated through every pass. I still can’t believe I crossed 5,000m multiple times. Snowman trek bhutan = life goal achieved.
Evan Collins – Canada –
This wasn’t just a trek—it was a spiritual journey. The bhutan snowman trek took me to a higher place, literally and emotionally.
Victoria Nguyen – Australia –
I joined for the challenge and stayed for the inner peace. The snowman trek helped me disconnect completely from the digital world.
Fernando Alves – Brazil –
Bhutan’s natural beauty is untouched. The bhutan trekking tour through Lunana revealed valleys and glaciers like I’ve never seen.
Julia Watson – USA –
From yak herders to hanging bridges, every day of this bhutan trekking trip had a story. Best decision of my travel life.
Oscar Fischer – Austria –
I’m an experienced mountaineer and this lunana snowman trek still tested me. But wow, those views were worth the cold toes.
Clara Martin – France –
Every prayer flag and pass told a story. The snowman trek bhutan is a once-in-a-lifetime trail filled with emotion and wonder.
Zachary Brooks – USA –
28 days of trekking and I came back stronger—in body and spirit. This is the gold standard of bhutan trekking tours.
Hannah Wells – UK –
The hardest thing I’ve ever done physically—but also the most empowering. This snowman trek changed me forever.
Nina Rojas – Brazil –
I signed up for the views, but the culture amazed me even more. The bhutan snowman trek is the real deal.
Thomas Bell – Canada –
The bhutan trekking trip through the Himalayas was pure adventure. No tourists, no noise—just yaks, glaciers, and awe.
Ella Patterson – Australia –
Sunrise at Sinche La was unforgettable. Every breath was earned. The lunana snowman trek pushed my limits and gave me lifetime memories.