Trekking in Bhutan, from easy to epic
Trekking in Bhutan means walking some of the least-visited trails in the Himalayas, often for days without meeting another group. Treks range from three-day forest walks to the 25-day Snowman Trek, one of the hardest in the world. Every trek is private and fully supported: a licensed guide, cook, camp assistants and horsemen carry the load so you can enjoy the mountains.
Best time
March–May and mid-September to mid-November; summer monsoon and winter snow close the high passes.
Why Bhutan
Why Bhutan for trekking
Uncrowded trails
Bhutan's low-volume approach to tourism keeps its trails quiet. You share them with yak herders, not crowds.
Full camp crews
Every trek comes with your own guide, cook, camp assistants and horses, so you walk with a light daypack.
Sacred, unclimbed peaks
Many of Bhutan's highest mountains are sacred and closed to climbers, including Gangkar Puensum (7,570 m), the highest unclimbed mountain in the world.
Culture on the trail
Routes pass herders' camps, remote villages such as Laya and Lingzhi, and hilltop monasteries.
Bhutan's great treks
Seven treks, every level
Our Druk Path and Jomolhari treks run as set itineraries; the others are arranged on request.
5 trekking days · max 4,210 m · Moderate
Druk Path Trek
The classic short trek from Paro to Thimphu past alpine lakes, with views to Gangkar Puensum.
Explore7 trekking days · passes to 4,820 m · Challenging
Jomolhari Trek
Herder trails to the base camp beneath the sacred 7,326 m face of Jomolhari on the Tibetan border.
ExploreAround two weeks · Challenging
Laya–Gasa Trek
From Jomolhari country through the Layap villages, famous for their conical bamboo hats, to the hot springs of Gasa.
About 25 days · 11 high passes · Very challenging
Snowman Trek
Paro to the remote Lunana region across passes above 5,000 m, and widely considered one of the hardest treks on earth.
9 days · max 4,700 m · Challenging
Duer Hot Springs Trek
A remote loop from Bumthang through pristine forest, home to musk deer, with a rest day at the Duer hot springs.
6 days · max 4,500 m · Moderate
Dagala Thousand Lakes
Alpine lakes and yak-herder camps near Thimphu, with views as far as Everest and Kangchenjunga on clear days.
3 days · max 3,600 m · Easy–moderate
Bumthang Owl Trek
A short forest trek from Dhur village over Drangela Pass, with views of Gangkar Puensum.
Our trekking journeys
Bhutan trekking tours FAQs
Your questions, answered
Still wondering about something? Ask our Thimphu team directly. We're happy to help.
Ask us on WhatsAppFor most people, the Druk Path (moderate, five trekking days) or the Jomolhari Trek (challenging, with close views of the 7,326 m peak). Experienced high-altitude trekkers dream of the Snowman Trek.
The Snowman Trek: around 25 days through the remote Lunana region, crossing 11 high passes, several above 5,000 m. Snow closes it in some years, so it runs only in a short autumn window.
Not for shorter treks like the Druk Path or Bumthang Owl Trek, which suit fit walkers. High treks such as Jomolhari, Laya–Gasa and the Snowman need previous multi-day trekking at altitude.
Your own licensed guide, cook, camp assistants and horses, tents and camping equipment, all meals on the trail and permits, plus, on our set tours, hotel nights before and after the trek.
The hike to the Tiger's Nest (Paro Taktsang), a 4–5 hour return walk to a monastery on a cliff 900 metres above the Paro valley. The most famous multi-day trek is the Snowman Trek, and the most popular is the Druk Path.
Because it runs for about 25 days with a full crew, pack animals and spare days for weather, the Snowman Trek is quoted individually. Ask us for current rates and departure windows.
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