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Enveloping
tiny urban towns, just minutes away, abound a realm
that embodies the true soul of Bhutan. Lush valleys
with terraced fields, quaint hamlets against a backdrop
of rising hills dotted with ancient monuments and fluttering
prayer flags, here time stands still. Higher or deeper
and it's all about a rich and unspoiled environment
teeming with rare flowers, animals and birds. Bhutan
is a natural paradise offering the traveler an experience
like no other. Trekking and other outdoor activities
mean getting off the beaten path into a bewitching world
that few have had to the fortune explore.
Comprising three tiers from the sub-tropical to the
temperate and the alpine, each distinguished by their
rich eco-systems, there is no dearth of adventure here.
Whether it is to share wonderful moments with farmers
and herders, study unique and even endangered plants,
birds and animals or test ones walking prowess, there
is something for everyone. The trails are devoid of
litter, the eco-species strongly protected, and the
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| Trekking Itineraries |
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Dagala
Thousand Lake Trek
It is a
6-day trek near Thimphu, to a large number of
lovely high altitude lakes. The trek is easy and
most trekking days are short but there are some
long steep climbs. It is not a very popular trek.
It starts from Khoma (near Thimphu) and ends in
Simtokha, Thimphu...
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Druk
Path Trek
Druk Path
Trek: It is a 5-day trek, and goes to a high altitude
and is moderately strenuous. The trek route passes
through some beautiful high altitude lakes. It
starts in Paro and ends in Thimphu. It is a popular
Bhutan trek route. The highest point is 3,800
meters...
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Jumolhari
Trek I (Round Trek)
This is
a classic 9-day trek starting from (Drukgyal Dzong)
Paro and ending at Dodena near Thimphu . The route
passes through two high passes from Jangothang.
The views of Jumolhari mountain (7,314 m) from
Jangothang is spectacular...
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Jumolhari
Base Camp Trek II
This is
a 7-day trek from Paro to Jumolhari base camp
at Jangothang, returning via the same route or
by an alternative trail to Paro. The view of Jumolhari
mountain (7,314 m) from Jangothang is spectacular.
This trek also affords an excellent opportunity
to see yaks...
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Laya
Gasa Trek
This is
a 14-day trek, an extension of the Jumolhari trek,
and offers diverse flora and fauna, including
a good opportunity to spot blue sheep, Takins
and the Blue Poppy (Bhutan's national flower).
It introduces you to the unusual culture of the
Layap people...
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Gangtey
Trek
This is
a 3-day trek at relatively low elevations, which
visits several remote villages. This is not a
very popular Trek...
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Snow
Man Trek
This is a cultural trek passing through the villages
of Punakha & Wangdi region. As the name indicates,
this trek is best done from late autumn and through
the winter and offers opportunity to visit villages,
farms, temple & nature.
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WHAT
TO BRING FOR A TREK IN BHUTAN
Personal clothing: strong normal clothing (according
to season). Preferably cotton, even for summer, woolen
clothing for the evening and winter.
For trekking, one must bring:
- Sleeping bag (down, 0-5 degree Celsius)
- Strong comfortable trekking boots – water-resistant
for the rainy period-June-August.
- Sunscreen
- Flash light
- Rain coat (especially for rainy period –June-August)
- Head gear/hat/cap; sun and rain protection
- Water pills – for extra caution in purifying
stream; (boiled water is provided at all times during
the trek)
- Aspirin – incase of altitude sickness
- Lots of socks
- Warm clothes
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OPTIONAL
ITEMS TO BRING FOR A BHUTAN TREKKING
- Sunglasses
- Head gear
- Folding umbrella (only for wet months
— July and August)
- One towel
- Pillow case
- Wet-packed tissue paper
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PROVIDED
FOR YOU
One guide, cook, helper, horses/ yaks, tents, mattresses,
meals and all other trekking accessories. |
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trekking a load of 25 kg is allowed. |
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Most
Suitable Month for Trekking |
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- Bumthang: March to May - August to October
- Gangtey: January to June and September to December
- Samteygang/Lingshi/Laya :January to June and October
to and August
- Lunana Snowman: March to September
- Gasa Hot Spring: January to May and October to December
- Jumolhari: March to June and September to October
- Druk Path Trek: March to June and September to October
- Dagala: March to June and September to October
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