Trekking in Bhutan offers a unique experience for people who love nature and adventure. Adding to the thrill of walking through the wild, unspoiled country is the simple pleasure of being at one with the environment. The lush green meadows and valleys, the clear mountain streams, the fantastic view of mountains up close, the splendid variety of rare orchids/local flora, and sightings of the rare blue sheep, The Takin and other fauna add to the joys of the trek. These treks range from the leisurely 5 day Druk Path Trek, to the challenging to be one of the most difficult in the world.
List of Approved Trek Routes
Trek Name | Camp Sites | Nature | Duration | |
1 | Gantey Winter Trek | Gangteygonpa, Gogona, Khotokha, W/Prodrang | Easy | 3 Nights & 4 Days |
2 | Laya/Gasa Trek | Shana, Soi, Thangthangka, Jangothang, Lingshi, Chebisa, Shomuthang, Roubluthang, Lemithang, Laya, Koena, Gasa, Tamji, Tashithang | Moderate | 12 Nights & 13 Days |
3 | Bumthang Cultural Trek | Nganglhakhang, Ugyenchholing, Bumthang | Easy | 2 Nights & 3 Days |
4 | Wild East Rodungla Trek | Nganglhakhang, Ugyencholing, Phokphey, Ungaar, Taskila, Tangmachhu.Minji, Pemi, Taupang, T/Yangtshe | Moderate | 9 Nights & 10 Days |
5 | Punakha Winter Trek | Shong Pang, Dosphing Pang, Chorten Ningpo, Zonling Thang, Limukha, Chungsakha, W/Phodrang | Moderate | 6 Nights & 7 Days |
6 | Samtengang Winter Trek | Khuruthang, Limukha, Changsakha, Samtengang, Wangdi Phodrang | Moderate | 4 Nights & 5 Days |
7 | Druk Path | Jele Dzong, Jimelangtsho, Simtokha, Phajoding, Thimphu | Easy | 5 Nights & 6 Days |
8 | Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek | Telekha, Japhuna, Jadula, Labatama, Genekha, Thimphu | Moderate | 5 Nights & 6 Days |
9 | Chilila Nature Trek | Chonana, Jebkarpo, Lower Mingula, Thong, Thimphu | Moderate | 4 Nights & 5 Days |
10 | Chomolhari Trek # 1 | Shana, Soi Thangthangkha, Jangothang, Soi Yaksa, Thombushong, Shana | Moderate | 6 Nights & 7 Days |
11 | Chololhari Trek # 2 | Shana, Soi Thangthangkha, Jangothang, Lingshi, Shodu, Barshong, Dolom Kencho, Thimphu | Moderate | 7 Nights & 8 Days |
12 | Lunana Snowmen Trek | Shana, Soi Thangthangkha, Jangothang, Lingshi, Chebisa, Shomuthang, Roubluthang, Laya, Roduphu, Narithang, Tarina, Woche, Lhedi, Thanza, Tshochena, Jichu Dramo, Chukarpo, Tampetso, Maorothang, Nikka Chu | Difficult | 19 Nights & 20 Days |
13 | Dur Spring Trek | Gorsum, Lungsum, Tshochenchen, Dur Tshachu (back), Tshochenchen, Gorsum, Bumthang | Moderate | 6 Nights & 7 Days |