SNOWMEN TREK

• Upon arrival at Paro Airport, our representative will greet you and drive you to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. In Thimphu, spend the night at the hotel.

• Drive through a lovely rhododendron and magnolia woodland on the Dochula pass (3,050 m) on the way to Punakha. One may enjoy a panoramic view of the eastern Himalayan peaks and a captivating perspective of the Lunana road from the pass. Lunch on a picnic blanket by the river in Punakha. Enjoy the view of the Punakha Dzong, which Zhabdrung built in 1637. The Dzong is presently used as the district’s administrative hub and the winter residence of the monk body. Drive to Tashithang after lunch, staying on the Mo Chu river. Camp in Tashithang, 1,600 meters above sea level, at the end of the road.

• Following a well-made trail through semi-tropical woodland, the trip begins near the river’s edge. Due to the area’s high level of moisture, one must be cautious of leeches. In addition, there are numerous wild orchids in this area for flower lovers. The hike to Damji village during the daytime stroll is fairly easy. Camp at Damji at 2,250 meters; 5 to 6 hours of walking.

• Up till Gasa Tshachu, the path continues through settlements and semi-tropical forests (hot spring). Due to its healing properties, the Tshachu is a well-known location where people travel from all over the nation to have a bath. There are four pools here, each with a different temperature range from cool to hot. There will be a hot meal provided close to spring. After lunch, the hike to Gasa Dzong takes two hours. Camp 2,900 meters up, below the Dzong. 6–7 hours for the walk.

• Visit the Dzong after breakfast. It was constructed in the 17th century to defend the valley against Tibetan invasions. The path begins with a challenging climb through woods of bamboo, rhododendron, juniper, and fir to the Belela Pass (3,700m). Following that, descend for about 30 minutes to camp at Chamsa (3,650m). 6–7 hours for the walk.

• The trail descends to the bank of the Mo Chu river to begin. On the other side of the bridge, across the river, lunch will be served. After lunch, gently ascent to Laya while traversing the army camp Set up camp for the night at 3,800 meters. 8 to 9 hours of walking.

The villages can be explored, with people and homes to see. The pleasant Laya folks are happy to pose for pictures. The women of Laya don distinctive clothing and customary bamboo hats embellished with turquoise and silver embellishments. An evening of culture featuring local females dancing.

To get to the army camp from Laya, descend to it and follow the river until you reach the fork that leads to Rhodophu. Continue climbing through rhododendron bushes after lunch to reach the camp at an altitude of 4,350 meters. 7-8 hours of walking.

Up to the commencement of the climb to Ganglapachung Pass (5,080m), the terrain is level for another four hours. From the path, you can observe a wide range of mountains, including Masagang, Tsendegang, and Teri gang. The drop to Tarina Valley is fairly steep after leaving the route. Camp at a height of 3,980 meters. 10 to 11 hours of walking.

The path descends through coniferous forests as it follows the Pho chu river’s upper reaches. The next village after Gasa is Woche at 3,800m, which is reached by ascending over a hill and descending. Camp 3,800 meters above. 6–7 hours for the walk.

The trail begins in a woodland of juniper and fir trees, continuing into rhododendron bushes. Get a fantastic view of the Alps by ascending to Keche La Pass (4,480m). After the pass, walk through the settlement and down to the river with a breathtaking view of the Table Mountains and other mountains. Once you reach Lhedi hamlet, one of the main sources of the Pho Chu river, continue up the river. Hostel at 3,650 meters above sea level.

Following the river, the ascent to Choejong village is gentle. Visit the village of Choejung after lunch by moving into the broad valley. To go to Thanza camp, which is at an elevation of 4,000 meters and is a seven to eight-hour trek away, cross the bridge.

For an amazing perspective of the lakes and mountains, one can go around or ascend the ridge.

The walk begins by ascending a ridge, providing wonderful views of Table Mountain and the valley below, Thanza. The ridge’s altitude is 4,500 meters, and it rises steadily to 4,650 meters. After lunch, stroll up the bridge’s left side while admiring the beauty of the snow-capped mountains. The Tshorim camp site is located at an elevation of 5,125 meters and may be reached by walking for 8 to 9 hours.

The day begins with a brief ascent to the Tashorim Lake, one of the trip’s highlights. Take a stroll along the lake’s edge while taking in the expansive scenery of the Gophula hills. The Guphola pass (5,230m) is reached after a brief last ascent. Following the pass, make your way down to the base camp while strolling along the ridge and admiring the stunning view of Gangkar Puensum. If desired, one can go to the left and ascend the pyramid peak for a greater perspective, or they can descend to the base camp close to Sha Chu at an elevation of 4,970m, a 6- to 7-hour hike.

Day of relaxation at base camp with a beautiful view.

The journey is still ongoing. The trail continues to follow the Sha Chu and gradually descends to Geshe Woma at an elevation of 4,200m (6–7 hours of trekking).

Before the arduous ascent to Sakala starts, the path continues following Sha Chu for another two and a half hours. Poor visibility makes it necessary to use the ridge’s crest as a landmark along the Sakala route. Lunch next to a camp of yak herders. After that, ascend to the 4,800-meter-high Sakala pass. Later, descend to the lakes before a breath-taking short rise. Small lakes and mountain peaks make for another lovely scene. Camp at 4,000 meters above sea level; 8 to 9 hours of walking.

The Juelela pass is reached after a quick half-hour ascent (4,400m). Pass through thick juniper, conifer, and rhododendron forests before descending to the riverbed. Following the bridge, there is a brief ascent to the dur Tshachu hot spring, where Guru Padsambhava is reputed to have bathed in the eighth hot spring and taken five hours to trek there.

With fantastic views of the mountain, it is a lengthy and steady ascent from the spring. The hike takes 8 to 9 hours and passes via azure lakes and a yak herders’ camp at an altitude of 3,850 meters.

You switch from yaks to pack ponies on this, the final day of the expedition. The path gently descends while having a few rises as it follows the Chamkhar Chu. When you reach Dur Village, where a vehicle will pick you up and take you to Bumthang, your walk ends. Spend the night at the Bumthang lodge.

The confluence of the four valleys of Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura, with elevations ranging from 2,600 to 4,000 meters, is known as Bumthang. Numerous well-known Buddhist temples and monasteries are found there.

• A trip to Tamshing Lhakhang, a museum with fascinating religious Buddhist artwork. Visit Jakar Dzong next, the valley’s administrative hub.
• Visit Kurje Lhakhang in the afternoon, one of the holiest sites. Visit Jambay Lhakhang later, a historic monastery that dates back to when Buddhism was introduced to the nation.
• Spend the night at the Bumthang lodge.
• Visiting nearby stores in the evening. Stop in the Bumthang lodge for the night.

The Penlop (governor) of Trongsa is typically the position that the Bhutanese crown prince holds before being crowned the king. The Trongsa Dzong, which was constructed in 1648, is a masterpiece of Bhutanese architecture and has traditionally served as the residence of all four of Bhutan’s monarchs before they were crowned. The Ta Dzong, which towers above this fort, previously protected the area from internal uprising and gives visitors greater context for Trongsa’s historical significance in Bhutan. In Trongsa, spend the night in the inn.

Drive to Paro in the morning while stopping at Wangdue Phodrang and a nearby bazaar. Additionally, well-known in this area are its carvings in stone, slate, and bamboo.

Stopover the night in a hotel in Paro.

Visit Ta Dzong, the Kingdom’s National Museum, after breakfast. Originally constructed as a watch tower, it has served as the nation’s national museum since 1967 and has an amazing collection of artworks, antiquities, thangkha paintings, and superb postage stamps from Bhutan. Then proceed to Rinpung Dzong, which has a lengthy and rich history, by walking along the trail.

Drive to the Drukgyel Dzong ruins in Paro Valley after lunch. Armed forces from Tibet were repeatedly repelled by the Bhutanese from this fort. Visit a typical Bhutanese farm house nearby for a fascinating look at the way of life of the locals.

Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most revered shrines in the Kingdom, on the way back to Paro town.

Stopover the night in a motel in Paro.

To the airport after breakfast to catch a flight to your next location.