Overview
- Journey style
- Trekking
- Route
- Bumthang · Gasa · Paro · Punakha · Thimphu · Trongsa
- Flexibility
- Private and fully customisable
The Snow Man trek has been termed as one of the world’s most challenging treks. The original trek lasts for about a month. This particular trek is designed for travellers whose goal remains to experience a country, to experience Bhutan via trekking, but at a level that meets them.
While the original trek covers 5 districts, this shorter version covers only 2 districts, Gasa and Bumthang, beginning at the high-land village of Laya in Gasa.
Completing a trek, irrespective of the level, should always be seen as an accomplishment and we welcome you to take on this challenge.
While on trek the following are included
Highlights
- Seasons: Spring & Fall
- Camp site Fees
- Two person tents
- All meals (Veg/Non-Veg as per your preferences)
- Foam mattresses
- Eating utensils
- Dining & toilet tents
- Pack Ponies to transport equipment
Price includes
- A minimum of 3-star accommodation (4 & 5 stars can be upgraded at an additional fee)
- All meals / Tea & snacks
- All internal transport (excluding Domestic flights)
- Sightseeing with entrance fees
- An experienced English speaking tour leader
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), government fees & visa fee
Price excludes
- Flights
- Travel & Health Insurance
- Additional personal expenses such as souvenirs, meals, snacks, alcohol, laundry, tips, and gratuities for the tour leader and staff.
The Sustainable Development Fee, visa and permits are all included — see how the Bhutan visa & permits process works.
Day by day
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival: Paro – Thimphu
Day 02 Thimphu – Gasa
Day 03 Trek starts from Laya
Day 04 Laya to Rodophu
Day 05 Rodophu to Narethng
Day 06 Narethan to Tarena
Day 07 Tarina to Wochu
Day 08 Woche to Lhede
Day 09 Lhedi to Thanza
Day 10 Rest day! (acclimatization)
Day 11 Thanza to Thosrim
Day 12 Tshorim to Gangkhar Phunesum Base Camp
While mountains are considered sacred in Bhutan, you can still experience them from afar.
Gangkhar Phunsum is the highest mountain in Bhutan.
Day 13 Geshe Woma – Warathang
Day 14 Warathang – Dur Tshachu (hot spring)
Day 15 Dur Tshachu- Tshochenchen
Day 16 Tshochenchen- Dur village
Trek ends
Day 17 Drive to Paro/ Take a flight
Day 18 Rest Day
Day 19 Departure
Please note that some of the sights/itineraries may change due to season, weather, national holidays, and special events. We maintain the right to alter the itinerary since tours are made in advance and unforeseen circumstances that mandate change may arise. Itinerary changes are made to improve your overall travel experience in Bhutan. Also please note that since hotels are pre-booked and paid for, any changes in itinerary later will cost cancellation/re-booking charges
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