Snowman Trek

Day 1: Arrive in Paro – The Valley of the Thunder Dragon

Arrive at Paro International Airport where your guide will greet you.
Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong, National Museum (Ta Dzong), and stroll around traditional Paro town.
Overnight: Hotel in Paro | Altitude: 2,280 m

Day 2: Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)

Begin your adventure with a hike to the iconic Taktsang Monastery, clinging to a cliff 900m above the valley.
Return to Paro and relax in the evening.
Overnight: Hotel in Paro
Highlights: Sacred monastery, mountain views, cultural introduction

Day 3: Paro – Thimphu Sightseeing

Drive to Thimphu (1.5 hrs). Visit Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten, Folk Heritage Museum, and Tashichho Dzong.
Evening leisure in Thimphu’s cafés or handicraft market.
Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu

Day 4: Thimphu – Punakha via Dochula Pass

Drive across Dochula Pass (3,100 m) with 108 stupas and panoramic Himalayan views.
Descend to Punakha Valley, visit the majestic Punakha Dzong, and hike to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility).
Overnight: Hotel in Punakha
Highlights: Dochula Pass, Punakha Dzong, rice terraces

Day 5: Punakha – Gasa – Start of the Adventure

Drive to Gasa, the gateway to the Snowman Trek, through lush forests and mountain valleys.
Visit the 17th-century Gasa Dzong, perched dramatically above the Mo Chhu River.
Overnight: Camp near Gasa | Altitude: 2,850 m

Day 6: Gasa – Koena

Trek through bamboo forests and mountain streams to reach Koena, a yak herders’ campsite.
Trek Distance: 14 km | Time: 6 hrs | Camp Altitude: 3,050 m
Highlights: Forest trails, riverside camp, pristine nature

Day 7: Koena – Laya

Climb gradually to Bale La Pass (3,900 m), then descend to Laya, one of Bhutan’s highest settlements.
Trek Distance: 19 km | Time: 7 hrs | Camp Altitude: 3,800 m
Highlights: Highland culture, panoramic peaks, Laya village

Day 8: Rest Day in Laya

A well-deserved rest and acclimatization day.
Explore Laya village, interact with the Layap people known for their unique conical hats and yak herding traditions.
Overnight: Camp in Laya

Day 9: Laya – Rhodophu

Climb steadily through alpine meadows and yak pastures to Rhodophu.
Trek Distance: 19 km | Time: 7 hrs | Camp Altitude: 4,350 m
Highlights: High pastures, yak herders, alpine scenery

Day 10: Rhodophu – Narethang

Ascend to the high-altitude plateau below Gangla Karchung.
Trek Distance: 17 km | Time: 6 hrs | Camp Altitude: 4,900 m
Highlights: Rugged mountain views, high camp

Day 11: Narethang – Tarina (via Gangla Karchung Pass 5,320 m)

Cross the highest pass of the trek with breathtaking Himalayan panoramas before descending to Tarina Valley.
Trek Distance: 18 km | Time: 8 hrs | Camp Altitude: 3,980 m
Highlights: Glaciers, snow peaks, challenge reward

Day 12: Tarina – Woche

Descend along rivers and cross forests to the small Woche village.
Trek Distance: 17 km | Time: 6 hrs | Camp Altitude: 3,800 m
Highlights: Highland villages, forest trails

Day 13: Woche – Lhedi

Trek through forests and valleys following the Pho Chhu River, reaching Lhedi, a quaint settlement with views of Table Mountain.
Trek Distance: 19 km | Time: 6 hrs | Camp Altitude: 3,700 m

Day 14: Lhedi – Thanza

Pass traditional villages and yak herder camps as you approach Thanza, the largest village in Lunana.
Trek Distance: 18 km | Time: 7 hrs | Camp Altitude: 4,080 m
Highlights: Cultural life, glaciers, remoteness

Day 15: Rest Day in Thanza

A rest day for acclimatization and exploring Thanza.
Meet locals, visit yak herder huts, or hike to surrounding ridges for panoramic views of Table Mountain and Gangkhar Puensum.
Overnight: Camp in Thanza

Day 16: Thanza – Tshorim

Gradual ascent through glacial valleys and yak pastures toward Tshorim Lake, one of Bhutan’s most beautiful high-altitude lakes.
Trek Distance: 18 km | Time: 7 hrs | Camp Altitude: 4,900 m

Day 17: Tshorim – Geshe Woma (via Guphula Pass 5,230 m)

Climb over the Guphula Pass, with spectacular views of Gangkhar Puensum, Bhutan’s highest mountain.
Trek Distance: 17 km | Time: 7 hrs | Camp Altitude: 4,400 m

Day 18: Geshe Woma – Warathang

Descend through open valleys and yak camps to Warathang.
Trek Distance: 19 km | Time: 6 hrs | Camp Altitude: 4,000 m

Day 19: Warathang – Dur Tshachu (Hot Springs)

A long descent through forests to reach Dur Hot Springs, known for their healing properties.
Overnight: Camp near hot springs
Highlights: Relaxation, natural therapy

Day 20: Dur Tshachu – Tshochenchen

A gradual climb through lush forests and alpine meadows to Tshochenchen, your last high camp.
Trek Distance: 16 km | Time: 6 hrs | Camp Altitude: 3,850 m

Day 21: Tshochenchen – Sephu – End of Trek

Descend to Sephu village near Trongsa, completing the epic Snowman route.
Drive to Punakha for rest and a warm shower.
Overnight: Hotel in Punakha

Day 22: Punakha – Thimphu

Leisurely morning drive back to Thimphu via Dochula Pass.
Enjoy hot stone baths and explore local cafés.
Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu

Day 23: Thimphu Leisure Day

A free day to rest, shop for crafts, or visit the Textile Museum and Craft Bazaar.
Optional day hike to Tango Monastery.
Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu

Day 24: Thimphu – Paro

Drive back to Paro. Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples.
Enjoy a farewell dinner with your guide and trekking team.
Overnight: Hotel in Paro

Day 25: Contingency Day

A buffer day in case of weather delays or to relax after the trek.
Overnight: Hotel in Paro

Day 26: Cultural Evening in Paro

Optional visit to Drukgyel Dzong ruins and traditional farmhouse dinner.
Overnight: Hotel in Paro

Day 27: Departure

Transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward flight.