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Lunana Snowman Trek |
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Bhutan for a long time the "Forbidden Kingdom", still limits the number of tourists visiting the country, to protect the cultural heritage and preservation of natural wealth and beauty is still the number one priority of the country. The snowman trek is considered to be the most challenging trek and of the longest duration in Bhutan. This trek provides an in depth look of the unspoiled and old traditional lifestyle of the Bhutanese; not only the grandiose mountain views and alleys of the Himalaya region but also the lifestyle of the mountain people living in harmony with nature and gods. The trekking is 21 days long ranging between the altitudes of 3000M to 5000m.
For the snowman trek one must be in top physical condition to be able to walk between 8-10 hours at 3000-5000 m altitude. Flexibility and patiente is required at times especially when one confronts logistic problems arising with yaks and horses. While on trek one is expected not to distributed sweets, pen/pencil etc to children and villagers also.
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Lunana Snowman Trekking Itineraries : |
Day 01. |
Drive : Paro - Shana, camp |
Day 02. |
Trek to Soi Thangthangkha, camp |
Day 03. |
Trek to Jangothang, camp |
Day 04. |
Trek to Lingshi, camp |
Day 05 |
Trek to Chebisa, camp |
Day 06 |
Trek to Shomuthang, camp |
Day 07 |
Trek to Robluthang, camp |
Day 08 |
Trek to Lemithang, camp |
Day 09 |
Trek to Laya, camp |
Day 10 |
Laya - Excursion, camp |
Day 11 |
Trek to Roduphu, camp |
Day 12 |
Trek to Narithang, camp |
Day 13 |
Trek to Tarina, camp |
Day 14 |
Trek to Woche, camp' |
Day 15 |
Trek to Lhedi, camp |
Day 16 |
Trek to Thanza, camp |
Day 17 |
Thanza - Excursion, camp |
Day 18 |
Trek to Tshochena, camp |
Day 19 |
Trek to Jichu Dramo, camp |
Day 20 |
Trek to Chukarpo, camp |
Day 21 |
Trek to Tampetso, camp |
Day 22 |
Trek to Maorothang, camp |
Day 23 |
Trek to Nikkachhu Chazam, camp |
Day 24 |
Drive to Thimpu, hotel |
Day 25 |
Drive to Paro, hotel |
Day 26 |
Final Departure |
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