Total Trip: 16 Nights / 17 Days
9 Nights Hotels/Lodges
7 Nights Camping
Trekking Max. Altitude: 4700m
This is one of the most challenging treks available in Bhutan and route partially overlaps with the trail of the legendary Snowman Trek, the most difficult trek in the world. This grueling nine day journey will take you up to the Dhur Hot Springs, arguably the most beautiful hot springs in the Himalayas.
Months: March, April, September, October & early November
Day 01: Arrive Paro
Day 02: Paro Full Day Sightseeing
Day 03: Drive from Paro to Thimphu, afternoon Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 04: Drive from Thimphu to Trongsa
Day 05: Drive from Trongsa to Jakar(Bumthang)
Day 06: Start Trek in Kurjey(Bumthang) – Gorsum 18km, 6-7 hours
Day 07: Trek Gorsum – Lungsum 12km, 5 hours
Day 08: Trek Lungsum – Tshochenchen 15km, 6-7 hours
Day 09: Trek Tshochenchen – Dhur Tshachu 17km, 7 hours
Day 10: Trek – Dhur Tshachu rest day
Day 11: Trek Dhur Tshachu – Tshochenchen 17km, 7 hours
Day 12: Trek Tshochenchen – Gorsum 18km, 6 hours
Day 13: End Trek Gorsum – Dhur (motor road) 9km, 3 hours, drive to Jakar
Day 14: Morning Bumthang Sightseeing, drive to Punakha/Wangdiphodrang
Day 15: Morning Punakha/Wangdiphodrang Sightseeing, afternoon drive to Thimphu
Day 16: Morning Thimphu Sightseeing, afternoon drive to Paro
Day 17: Fly to onward destination
- Double room on twin sharing basis in government approved 3 star hotels
- Camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours
- Single room supplement is additional of USD 45 per night per room
- All three meals (does not cover water and other beverages ordered in hotels/restaurants)
- Bottled mineral water for the entire trip (except water ordered in the hotels and restaurants)
- Afternoon tea and snacks
- English speaking and knowledgeable guide
- Comfortable SUV and a reliable driver
- Museum entrance fees
- Visa fee and processing charges
- Tourism Development Fund
- Government taxes
- All administrative cost
- Full service & assistance before, during and after your Bhutan trip
- Airfare to and from Bhutan (we can arrange you tickets for you if you wish)
- Any other beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) including water ordered in restaurants and hotels
- Travel or health insurance
- Wire transfer
- Laundry
- Gratuity/Tip for guides and drivers