Trekking Tour : Snowman Trek

This is a strenuous trek crossing 11 passes, three of which over 5000 mt and you must be physically fit and prepared. The trek begins from Paro / Punakha (west) and ends in Bumthang / Trongsa (central). It is a combination of Chomolhari, Laya and Lunana trek crossing the Renchen Zoe pass alt. 5400 mt the highest pass in Bhutan. The trek can take 21 days to 29 days depending on your preference. It is one of the most challenging trek in the Himalayas.

This treking tour leads you to the seldom visited region of Lunana, passing some of the last virgin peaks of the Himalayas offering you great variety of trekking conditions, from picturesque farmland and forest to alpine pastureland. This trek will take you close to the huge snow, ice and rock faces of the mountains where most of the Himalayan peaks towering to the north are unnamed and unclimbed. The only inhabitants are rare species such as bharal, blue sheep, takin and the snow leopard. During the spring, summer and autumn, the alpine meadows are filled with countless varieties of flowers.

Day 1 : Kathmandu - Paro (by air) : During this flight, Druk Air gives you an opportunity to glance at the magnificant view of the Himalayas. Our representative will meet/assist you at the airport on your arrival and drive with you for appx 20 minutes through the beautiful Paro Valley to your hotel/resort Kichu Resort (2200 mt).

Day 2 : Paro Sightseeing. Afternoon at leisure or visit a farm house. Overnight at the resort.

Day 3 : Paro : AM : For better acclimatization hike up to Taktsand Monastery (3000 mt). The hike takes about 3 hrs overlooking the Paro Valley. Lunch at Cafereria. PM : Easy walk down and drive to resort. You can relax and prepare for the trek.

Day 4 : Paro - Shana : This is a trek about 16 kms/5-6 hrs walking at alt 2800 mt.

Day 5 : Shana - Soi Thangthangkha : This is a trek about 24 kms/8-9 hrs walking at alt 3800 mt.

Day 6 : Soi Thangthangkha - Jangothang : This is a trek about 12 kms/4-5 hrs walking at alt 4050 mt.

Day 7 : Jangothang : Halt at Jangothang. Optionas : Fishing or Excursion to Chomolhari base camp or relax.

Day 8 : Jangothang - Lingshi : This is a trek about 18 kms/6-7 hrs walking. Climb over Neyle Pass (alt 4700 mt). Our camp will be at alt 4100 mt.

Day 9 : Lingshi - Chebisa : This is a trek about 14 kms/5-6 hrs walking at alt 3900 mt.

Day 10 : Chebisa - Shomuthang : This is a trek about 16 kms/7-8 hrs walking. Climb over Gubu la Pass alt 4600 mt. Our Camp will be at alt 4250 mt.

Day 11 : Shomuthang - Robluthang : This is a trek about 18 kms/8-9 hrs walking. Climb over Jari la Pass alt 4650 mt. Our camp for the day will be at alt.4300 mt.

Day 12 : Robluthang - Lingmithang : This is a trek about 16 kms/8-9 hrs walking. Climb over Shinje la Pass alt 4950 mt. Our camp will be at alt 4100 mt.

Day 13 : Lingmithang - Laya : This is a trek about 13 kms/5-6 hrs walking at alt 3850 mt.

Day 14 : Laya : Halt at Laya for the day. Excursion around the village.

Day 15 : Laya - Roduphu : This is a trek about 19 kms/8-9 hrs walking. Camp at the alt 4150 mt.

Day 16 : Roduphu - Narithang : This is a trek about 16 kms/6-7 hrs walking. Climb over Tsimola pass alt 4700 mt. Our camp for the day will be at alt 4250 mt.

Day 17 : Narithang - Tarina : This is a trek about 17 kms/7-8 hrs walking. Climb over Kangla Karchula pass alt 5100 mt. and our camp for the day is at 3900 mt.

Day 18 : Tarina - Woche : This is a trek about 15 kms/6-7 hrs walking. Our camp will be at alt 3800 mt.

Day 19 : Woche - Lhedi : This is a trek about 17 kms/7-8 hrs walking. Climb over Keche la pass alt 4500 mt. Our camp is at alt 3650 mt.

Day 20 : Lhedi - Tanza : This is a trek about 18 kms/7-8 hrs walking. Camp is at alt 4000 mt.

Day 21 : Tanza - Tshochena : This is a trek about 18 kms/7-8 hrs walking. Climb over Jazela pass alt 4900 mt. Our camp for the day will be at 4100 mt.

Day 22 : Tshochena - Jichu Dramo : This is a trek about 14 kms/6-7 hrs walking. Climb over Loju la pass alt 4900 mt. Our camp will be at alt 4400 mt.

Day 23 : Jichu Dramo - Chukarpo : This is a trek about 18 kms/8-9 hrs walking. Climb over Rinchenzoe pass alt 5400 mt. Our camp will be at alt 4200 mt.

Day 24 : Chukarpo - Tempetso : This is a trek about 19 kms/8-9 hrs walking. Climb ovrer Tempela pass alt 4600 mt. Our camp will be at alt 3900 mt.

Day 25 : Tempetso - Marothang : This is a trek about 15 kms/6-7 hrs walking. Our Camp will be at alt 3400 mt.

Day 26 : Marothang - Nikachu : This is a trek about 22 kms/7-8 hrs walking. Option : Camp at alt 2600 mt or Drive to Wangdiphodrang. Overnight at Kichu Wangdi Resort.

Day 27 : Early morning drive (appx 5 hrs) to the capital city Thimphu. Enroute visit Punakha the old capital and the winter residence of the head abbot. Overnight at Thimphu.

Day 28 : Thimphu : Sightseeing of Thimphu. AM : Visit the indigenous hospital where traditional methods are still practiced, painting school, National library a treasure trove of priceless Buddhist manuscripts. Royal goldsmith workshop, weaving center and Bhutanese paper making workshop. PM : Visit Memorial Chorten dedicated to the late King, 15 century Changangkha Lhakhang, Drupthop Nunnery and Tashichhodzong centre of Government and religion. Drive to Paro (appx 2 hrs). Overnight at the Kichu Resort.

Day 29 : Paro Departure : Early morning transfer to the airport for flight to next destination.