Snowman Trek

  • Trip Duration Trip Duration 29 Days
  • Trip Grade Trip Grade Streneous

About Snowman Trek

The Snowman Trek is a strenuous trek requiring to cross 11 passes, three of which are over 5000 m. It means you have to be physically fit & mentally prepared. The trek begins from Paro or Punakha (west) and ends in Bumthang or Trongsa (central). It is a combination of Chomolhari, Laya & Lunana trek crossing the Renchen Zoe pass with height of 5,400 m the highest pass in Bhutan. The snowman trek can take 21 days or 28 days depending on from which part you prefer to start the trel. It is one of the most challenging treks

in the Himalayas.


Trip Highlights

  • The snowman trek leads you to the seldom visited region of Lunana, passing some of the last virgin peaks of the Himalayas offering you a 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 local inhabitants are the rare species such as bharal, or blue sheep, takin and the snow leopard.
  • Spring, summer and autumn offers the alpine meadows filled with countless varieties of flowers.

Itinerary

  • 1
    Day 01: KATHMANDU/PARO

    During this flight, Druk Air will give you an opportunity to glance at the magnificent view of the Himalayas. You will be greeted by our epresentative and drive (20 min.) through the beautiful Paro Valley. O/n Hotel. Altitude: 2200m.

    • PARO
    • FULL BOARD
    • HOTEL
  • 2
    Day 02: IN PARO

    AM: Paro sightseeing including a visit to DRUKGYAL DZONG, TA DZONG. PM: Afternoon at leisure or visit to a farm house. O/n Hotel.

    • IN PARO
    • FULL BOARD
    • HOTEL
  • 3
    Day 03: IN PARO

    AM: For better acclimatization hike up to Taktsang Monastery located on a mid-hill of 3000 m. The hike takes about 3 hrs overlooking the beautiful Paro Valley. PM: Easy walk down & drive to resort. You can relax & prepare for the trek starting next day.

    • IN PARO
    • FULLBOARD
    • HOTEL
  • 4
    Day 04: Paro - Shana 16 km. 5/6 hrs / walk alt / 2800 m.

  • 5
    Day 05: Shana - Soi Thangthangkha 24 km / 8/9 hrs walk / alt.3800 m.

  • 6
    Day 06: Soi Thangthangkha - Jangothang 12 km / 4/5 hrs walk / Alt 4050 m

  • 7
    Day 07: Halt at Jangothang. Options-fishing/excursion to Chomolhari base camp/relax.

  • 8
    Day 08: Jangothang - Lingshi 18 km / 6/7 hrs walk. Climb over Neyle pass alt. 4700 m. Camp at alt. 4100 m.

  • 9
    Day 09: Lingshi - Chebisa 14 km / 5/6 hrs walk / alt. 3900 m.

  • 10
    Day 10: Chebisa - Shomuthang 16 km / 718 hrs walk / climb over Gubu la pass alt. 4600 m. Camp at alt. 4250 m.

  • 11
    Day 11: Shoilluthang – Robluthang 18 km / 8/9 hrs walk / climb over Jari la pass alt. 4650 ill. Camp at alt . 4300 m.

  • 12
    Day 12: Robluthang – Lingillithang 16 km / 8/9 hrs walk / climb over Shinje la pass alt. 4950 m. Camp at alt. 4100 m.

  • 13
    Day 13: Lingillithang - Laya 13 km / 5/6 hrs walk. Camp alt. 3850.

  • 14
    Day 14: Laya halt. Excursion around the village

  • 15
    Day 15: Laya - Roduphu 19 km / 8/9 hrs walk. Camp at alt. 4150.

  • 16
    Day 16: Roduphu - Narithang 16 km / 6/7 hrs walk. Climb over Tsimola pass alt. 4700 m. Camp at alt. 4250 m

  • 17
    Day 17: Narithang -Tarina 17 km / 7/8 hrs walk. Climb over Kangla Karchula pass alt. 5100 m. camp at alt. 3900 m.

  • 18
    Day 18: Tarina - Woche 15 km / 6/7 hrs walk. Camp at alt. 3800 m.

  • 19
    Day 19: Woche - Lhedi 17 km / 7/8 hrs walk. Climb over Keche la pass alt. 4500 m. Camp at alt. 3650 m.

  • 20
    Day 20: Lhedi - Tanza 18 km / 7/8 hrs walk. Camp at alt. 4000 m.

  • 21
    Day 21: Tanza - Tshochena 18 kms. 7/8 hrs / Climb over Jazela pass alt 4900 m – Camp at alt 4100 m.

  • 22
    Day 22: Tshochena - Jichu Dramo 14 km / 6/7 hrs walk / climb over Loju la pass alt. 4900 m. Camp at alt. 4400 m.

  • 23
    Day 23: Jichu Dramo - Chukarpo 18 km / 8/9 hrs walk / climb over Rinchenzoe pass alt. 5400 m. Camp at alt. 4200 m.

  • 24
    Day 24: Chukarpo - Teillpetso 19 km / 8/9 hrs walk / Climb over Teillpela pass alt. 4600 m. Camp at alt. 3900 m.

  • 25
    Day 25: Teillpetso - Marothang 15 km / 6/7 hrs walk / Camp at alt. 3400 m.

  • 26
    Day 26: Marothang - Nikachu 22 km / 7/8 hrs walk / Camp at alt. 2600 m or drive to Wangdiphodrang. O/n Resort.

  • 27
    Day 27: Early morning drive (5 hrs) to the capital city Thimphu. En route visit Punakha the old capital. O/n Resort

  • 28
    Day 28: Thimphu sightseeing

    AM: visit the indigenous hospital where traditional method are being still practised, painting school, National library: a treasure trove of priceless Buddhist manuscripts, Royal goldsmith workshop, weaving centre & Bhutanese paper making. (Lunch). PM: visit the Memorial Chorten dedicated to the late King, 15 century Changangkha Lhakhang, Drupthop Nunnery & Tashichhodzong centre of Government and religion. Drive to Paro (2 hrs). O/n Hotel

  • 29
    Day 29: Early morning drive to airport for departure.

Cost Includes

NOTE: The cost given in the price tag is based on 2 persons minimum basis. 

 

  • BHUTAN TOUR/TREK PACKAGE IN TWIN SHARING ROOM ON FULLBOARD BASIS IN THE A-CLASS HOTELS/RESORTS/LODGES,
  • ALL TRANSPORT BY A COMFORTABLE A/C CAR/VAN/COACH AS PER GROUP SIZE,
  • ALL SIGHTSEEING WITH A GOOD ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE THROUGHOUT AS PER ITINERARY,
  • FULLY ORGANISED TREK WITH
    • QUALITY TENTS,
    • GOOD MATRESSES,
    • SHEETS,
    • DINNING TENTS,
    • KITCHEN TENTS,
    • TOILET TENTS BACKED BY OUR SKILLFULL AND EXPERIENCED CAMPING CREW INCLUDING A GOOD COOK
  • ALL ENTRANCES FEES TO MONUMENTS AND DZONGS,
  • YAKS & YAK MEN FOR CARRYING LUGGAGE AND CAMPING GEARS AND FOOD LOAD,
  • ALL MEALS IN TREKKING,
  • ALL NECESSARY AIRPORT/HTL/AIRPORT TRANSFERS.

Cost Excludes:

  • All Bar Bill
  • Two way airfare KTM/PBH (Paro)/KTM (US$ 420 per person: subject to change: extra payable)
  • Bhutan visa fee (US$ 60 per person: extra payable)
  • Tips
  • Personal Expenses
  • Insurances

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