Snowman Trek
Quick Facts
- Total Duration: 30 Days / 29 Nights
- Trek Duration: 25 Days
- Grade: Strenuous
- Maximum Elevation: 5320m
Known to be the “World’s Toughest Trek”. The combination of distance, altitude, remoteness and weather makes this a tough journey. Fewer than half the people who attempt this trek actually finish it.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Bhutan
Paro Museum, Rinpung Dzong. O/N Paro.
Day 2: Paro Halt
Hike to Tiger's Nest. Drukgyal Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang. O/N Paro.
Day 3: Drukgyal to Shana
15kms, 5-6 hours. Start trek. Camp 2800m.
Day 4: Shana to Thangthangkha
22kms, 7-8 hours. Camp 3400m.
Day 5: Thangthangkha to Jangothang
19kms, 5-6 hours. Camp 4040m.
Day 6: Jangothang Halt
Acclimatization. Explore valley.
Day 7: Jangothang to Lingshi
18kms, 6-7 hours. Cross Nyelila pass 4870m. Camp 4010m.
Day 8: Lingshi to Chebisa
10kms, 4-5 hours. Visit Lingshi Dzong. Camp 3880m.
Day 9: Chebisa to Shomuthang
17kms, 6-7 hours. Cross Gobu La pass. Camp 4220m.
Day 10: Shomuthang to Robluthang
18kms, 6-7 hours. Cross Jhari la pass 4750m. Camp 4160m.
Day 11: Robluthang to Limithang
19kms, 6-7 hours. Cross Shinche la pass 5200m. Camp 4140m.
Day 12: Limithang to Laya
10kms, 4-5 hours. Camp 3840m.
Day 13: Laya Halt
Explore Laya.
Day 14: Laya to Rodophu
19kms, 6-7 hours. Camp above tree line.
Day 15: Rodophu to Narethang
17kms, 6-7 hours. Cross Tshomo La 4900m. Camp 4900m.
Day 16: Narethang to Tarina
18kms, 5-6 hours. Cross Gangla Karchung la 5120m. Camp 3938m.
Day 17: Tarina to Woche
17kms, 6-7 hours. Enter Lunana region.
Day 18: Woche to Lhedi
17kms, 6-7 hours. Cross Keche La 4650m.
Day 19: Lhedi to Thanza
17kms, 6-7 hours. Camp 4100m.
Day 20: Thanza Halt
Rest day. Switch pack animals.
Day 21: Thanza to Danji
8kms, 3-4 hours. Camp 4180m.
Day 22: Danji to Tshochena
12 kms, 5-6 hours. Cross Jaze la 5150m. Camp 4900m.
Day 23: Tshochena to Jichu Dramo
14kms, 4-5 hours. Cross Loju La 5140m. Camp 5050m.
Day 24: Jichu Dramo to Chukarpo
18kms, 5-6 hours. Cross Rinchen Zoe La 5320m. Camp 4600m.
Day 25: Chukarpo to Thampe Tsho
18kms. Camp 4300m.
Day 26: Thampe Tsho to Maurothang
14kms, 5 hours. Cross Thampe La 4600m. Camp 3610m.
Day 27: Maurothang to Sephu
18kms, 5-6 hours. End trek. Drive to Trongsa.
Day 28: Trongsa-Punakha
Drive over Pele La. Visit Punakha Dzong.
Day 29: Punakha-Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu. Sightseeing.
Day 30: Departure
Transfer to airport.