Treks
There is no better way to experience Bhutan than to go on a trek. Discover the untouched beauty of the Himalayan mountains and witness the unique lifestyles of the Bhutanese. In addition, enjoy the luxury of top-class services. We provide experienced guides, cooks and waiters and ponies to carry your bags. At camp, sleep in quality tents and relax in a dining tent with chairs, tables and lamps. Our trekking adventures combine easily with our cultural tours.
High Altitude Treks (Spring & Fall)
Druk Path Trek 11 Nights (6-day trek)
Trek the former path linking Paro and Thimphu. Enjoy lakeside and mountain0top camps and views of the Jumolhari and Gangkhar Puensum mountains. You may meet yak-herders on the way but villages are few. Highest pass: 3,800mts.
Jhomolhari Trek 13 Nights (10-day or 8-day trek)
Trek to the base of the Jumolhari moutain alongside a glacier-fed river, through thick forests and a few villages. Two route options are possible. Fantastic views of Jichu Drakey, Tsheringma and Masang peaks. Highest pass: 4,820mts.
Laya Trek 19 Nights (15-day trek)
One of the most beautiful and varied treks in Bhutan. Meet the people of Laya with their unique yak-wool clothes and semi-nomadic lifestyle. Trek to Jumolhari and on to Laya (3,800mts). Descend to Gasa dzong and hot-spring baths then on through orchid-laden forests to sub-tropical Punakha. Highest pass: 4,900mts.
Dagala 1000 Lakes Trek 12 Nights (8-day trek)
Camp beside the numerous lakes high in the mountains and enjoy views of a multitude of peaks. Reach the summit of Mt Jomo at 5050mts.
Dur Hot Spring Trek 15 Nights (7-day trek)
Climb through thick forests and open pasture areas to the highest pass at 4,700mts. Descend to the hot spring baths which line the river banks.
Wilderness Bhutan Trek 17-19 Nights (11-day trek)
Experience the splendour of nature in a little-explored region of Bhutan. A great way to reach the isolated eastern villages of Lhuntse and Yangtsi. Highest pass: 3,700 mts.
Gangkar Puensum Trek 18 Nights (9-day trek)
Get a close-up view of Gangkar Puensum (7564m), the highest unclimbed peak in the world. Highest pass: over 5,000mts.
Lunana Snowman Trek 28 Nights (24-day trek)
A very challenging trek over difficult mountainous terrain, through very isolated villages.
Other Treks (Low Altitude/Winder/Easier)
Owl Trek 13 Nights (3-day trek)
A variety of scenery, including views of distant Himalayan peaks, ending at Tharpaling monastery (3,000mts), Bumthang.
Bumthang Cultural Trek 13 Nights (3-day trek)
A short trek passing through mixed forests, several villages and pilgrimage sites associated with Bhutan’s most famous religious figures. Highest pass: 3,600mts.
Gangtey Trek 8 Nights (3-day trek)
Explore the high, wide Phobjikha valley (3,000mts) and wind your way up to the village of Gogona before descending to 1, 300mts near Wangdi. From November, the rare black-necked cranes can be seen.
Samtengang Winter Trek (Low altitude) 9 Nights (4-day trek)
A gentle trek in the warm Punakha valley, visiting temples and villages set amongst rice fields. Camp by the lake at Samtengang.
Nabji Trail. (Low Altitude) 12 Nights (6-day trek)
Passing through 6 villages where traditional crafts are practiced, and ranging from 693 – 1,636 mts, you will see a variety of flora and perhaps spot the rare golden langur monkey as well as many colourful birds.