Unterkunft:

Overnight in Hotel.

Höhe:

1,350M

• Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

• Meet and greet, transfer to hotel.

• Evening briefing on the Bhutan Snowman Trek.

Unterkunft:

Overnight in Kathmandu.

• Guided tour of Kathmandu Valley: Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

• Trip briefing and equipment check.

Unterkunft:

Overnight in Paro.

• Short scenic flight to Paro (1 hour).

• Visit Paro Dzong and National Museum.

• Stroll around Paro town.

Unterkunft:

Overnight in Paro.

• Hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery (~3 hours ascent).

• Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples.

• Final trek preparation.

Höhe:

3,610M

• Drive to Shana trailhead (~2 hrs).

• Trek begins following the Paro River through pine and rhododendron forests.

• Camp at Thangthangka.

• Trek: 7–8 hrs.

Höhe:

4,080M

• Gradual ascent along the river valley with views of Mt. Jomolhari.

• Camp below Jomolhari base camp.

• Trek: 5–6 hrs.

• Rest and explore the valley. Optional hike to Jomolhari Glacier or Tshophu Lakes.

• Overnight camp at Jangothang.

• Cross first high pass with stunning views of Jichu Drake and Tsherimgang.

• Descend to Lingshi village.

• Trek: 6–7 hrs.

Höhe:

3,850M

• Short, easy day through villages and yak pastures.

• Explore Chebisa waterfall.

• Trek: 4–5 hrs.

• Steady climb and descent through high meadows.

• Camp at Shomuthang.

• Trek: 7 hrs.

• Cross Jhari La Pass with views of Sinche La ahead.

• Camp near river valley.

• Trek: 7–8 hrs.

• Long ascent to Sinche La, the highest pass so far.

• Descend through alpine forests.

• Trek: 8–9 hrs.

• Easy trail through pine forests to Laya village.

• Visit local houses and meet Layap people.

• Trek: 4–5 hrs.

Unterkunft:

Overnight in camp.

• Rest and explore the cultural village of Laya.

• Optional hot stone bath.

Höhe:

4350M

• Follow the Mo Chu River valley through forest and open pasture.

• Trek: 7–8 hrs.

Höhe:

4900M

• Climb steadily to high alpine camp beneath Gangla Karchung (6,400 m).

• Trek: 6–7 hrs.

• Cross highest pass of the trek with magnificent views.

• Descend to Tarina Valley.

• Trek: 8–9 hrs.

Höhe:

3800M

• Trek through juniper forests and several streams.

• Trek: 6 hrs.

• Scenic day with views of Table Mountain and Teri Kang.

• Trek: 7–8 hrs.

Höhe:

4,150M

• Follow the Pho Chu River to Thanza village.

• Trek: 7 hrs.

Unterkunft:

Overnight in camp.

• Rest or explore the village.

• Optional hike for views of Table Mountain.

Höhe:

5,125M

• Gradual climb through yak pastures to camp below Tshorim Lake.

• Trek: 8 hrs.

• Cross Gupho La Pass with views of Bhutan’s highest peak, Gangkar Puensum (7,541 m).

• Trek: 8 hrs.

Höhe:

4200M

• Long descent along glacier-fed rivers.

• Trek: 6 hrs.

• Cross another high pass and descend to camp.

• Trek: 8 hrs.

Höhe:

3600M

• Steep descent to the hot springs area.

• Relax in natural pools.

• Trek: 5 hrs.

• Cross final major pass of the trek.

• Trek: 8 hrs.

• Final descent to Dur village.

• Drive to Bumthang for hotel stay.

• Trek: 6 hrs.

Unterkunft:

Overnight in Bumthang.

Visit Jakar Dzong, Kurjey Lhakhang, and local markets.

Unterkunft:

Overnight in Hotel.

• Morning flight to Paro, then onward flight to Kathmandu.

• Free evening in Kathmandu.

Transfer to airport for international departure.