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The Snowman Trek

The Snowman Trek


This spectacular 28-day adventure in Bhutan begins with the 23-day Snowman trek into one of the country’s most remote valleys. This is probably one of the hardest high altitude treks, but an incredible experience for anyone who takes the challenge. Bhutan’s pristine landscape, wonderful people and fascinating Buddhist culture provide the ingredients for a memorable journey into one of the world’s most remote kingdoms.

The Snowman Trek is an extension of the beautiful Laya Gasa Trek, and leads from Laya into high altitudes of the Bhutanese Himalayas. Trekkers have to camp in altitudes above 5,000 m more than once, and depending on the seasonal temperatures, the camps are sometimes on snow. The Lonely Planet describes the Snowman Trek as one of the most difficult treks of the world. The best time for Snowman Trek is summer – unlike many other high altitude treks of Bhutan. Along with the trek you would be embarking on Cultural Tour where you would visit some of the key sight seeing places in Thimphu, Paro and Punakha.

Brief Description of Cities covered in this tour

Thimphu: Capital and the largest city of Bhutan - Only capital city in the world that does not have traffic lights - Main center of Commerce, Religion and Government in the country - Most modern city of Bhutan and has abundance of restaurants, internet cafes, nightclubs and shopping center. It is one of the few cities of Bhutan having ATM facilities. 

Paro: Small town in the western part of Bhutan - Also home to Paro Airport, Bhutan’s only International Airport - The valley has many isolated small villages and is known for red rice - Also home to most of Bhutan’s oldest temples and monasteries.

Punakha and Wangdue: Punakha and Wangdue is located in the same valley. These two places are located within a distance of 13 km. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan and the seat of government until 1955 - The valley is fed by the Pho Chhu and the Mo Chhu rivers - It is one of very few places in Bhutan which offers Rafting facilities - It is the winter seat of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot) and the monk body at present.


Trip Facts


Our aim is to ensure that the travel to Bhutan is a "Life Time Experience" for our guests. Except the overnight destination and the period of the trek, the itineraries are flexible and can be modified as per the convinience and the requirement of our guests. 

Travel type: Trek / Hikes / Cultural / Photography

Pick up: Paro

Drop: Paro

Duration: 27 Nights / 28 Days

Destinations: Paro,Thimphu,Punakha/Wangdue

Possible Departures:

Best Period for this trek is Mid June to Mid October. 

However, the departures would depend upon flight schedule and seats availability. 

In case of unavailability of rooms in the desired hotels or to accomodate any exigencies, we reserve the right the modify the itinerary as may be needed to confirm the booking.

If a particular sight seeing is closed because of Government Holiday and other occasions, we would provide, alternate sightseeing in its place to capture and experience Bhutan.

Valued Added Services:

We can provide following additional valued added experiences in Bhutan at additional cost wherever applicable -

  • Candle Light Dinner.
  • Picnic lunch at Riverside.
  • Preaching session by the Monk followed by blessing ceremony.
  • Archery Session.
  • Traditional Hot Stone Bath in a rural home.
  • Traditional Cultural Show for 1 hour.
  • Evening with Bhutanese family in farm house, dinner and local ara experience.
  • Ara (Rice liquor) brewing lessons.
  • Overnight Home Stay, where experience local life, learn to cook Bhutanese Dishes, learn about Bhutanese Life and interact with host family, join family in their daily activities.
  • Village walk to experience Rural Bhutanese life.
  • Bhutan Culinary Session.
  • Apple harvesting & plucking tours in Paro (Main Season – End of September)
  • Traditional Gho & Kira wearing session.
  • Personalized Stamps.
  • Traditional wedding to renew the vows.
  • Camping options at Thimphu (outskirts), Paro, Punakha and Haa.
  • Experience Rafting at Punakha.
  • One side bicycle between Thimphu – Paro and return by vehicle.
  • Day excursion on Royal Enfield Motor Bikes to Chele La Pass.
  • Additional day hiking options in Thimphu, Paro, Punakha and Gangtey.

Outline Itinerary


Day 1. Arrive at Paro

Day 2. Paro Sightseeing

Day 3. Shana - Thangthangka: (Start of the Trek)

Day 4. Thangthangka - Jangothang

Day 5. Jangothang

Day 6. Jangothang - Lingshi

Day 7. Lingshi - Chebisa

Day 8. Chebisa - Shomuthang

Day 9. Shomuthang - Robluthang

Day 10. Robluthang - Lemithang

Day 11. Lemithang - Laya

Day 12. Laya

Day 13. Laya - Rhodophu

Day 14. Rodophu - Narethang

Day 15. Narethang - Tarina

Day 16. Tarina - Woche

Day 17. Woche - Lhedi

Day 18. Lhedi - Thanza

Day 19. Thanza - Day of Rest

Day 20. Thanza - Tshochena

Day 21. Tshochena - Jichu Dramo

Day 22. Jichu Dramo - Chukarpo

Day 23. Chhu Karpo - Thampe Tsho

Day 24. Thampe Tsho - Maurothang

Day 25. Maurothang Sephu - Punakha: (End of trek)

Day 26. Punakha Sightseeing - Thimphu

Day 27. Thimphu Sightseeing - Paro

Day 28. Departure