TREKKING IN HIMALAYAS
Bumthang Cultural Trek
The Bumthang Cultural Trek. Bumthang is well known as one of the main cultural centres of
Bhutan and there are many opportunities to visit temples and small Bhutanese villages along
the trek route. Although the trek is on the easy side, it involves a few major climbs like the one
up to Pephe La with an ascent of about 500 m.
Duration: 7 days,
Max. Elevation: 3,360m
Highest Camp: 2,800m
Standard: Easy to medium
Best Seasons: March to May & September to November
Start: Toktu Zampa (Bumthang)
Finish: Mesithang (Bumthang)
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Dagala Trek
Although the trek leads up to plenty of beautiful high altitude mountain lakes and provides
stunning views of the whole Bhutanese Himalayan range as well as Kanjenjunga (3rd highest
mountain of the world, Sikkim) it is still not a very popular trek. You might not meet any other
trekkers during the whole trek. It is also possible to start and end the trek in Gynekha. The
optional route back to Gynekha leads through beautiful Bhutanese villages. Although most days
are short, the day from Gur to Labatama involves a lot of climbing and is, therefore, pretty
strenuous.
Duration: 8 days,
Max. Elevation: 4,300m
Difficulty: Medium
Seasons: April to June and September to Octobe
Start: Gynekha (Paro)
Finish: Chamgang (Thimphu)
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Druk Path Trek
Druk Path Trek is one of the most popular treks in Bhutan. It is a short and scenic trek with
some great views and beautiful lakes en route. Although it leads up to altitudes above 4,000m
it is not too strenuous as walking distances between the camps are not too long. Besides the
lakes, it is the Phadjoding monastery that is one of the highlights of this trek.
Duration: 8 days,
Max.Elevation: 4,200m
Highest Camp: 4,110m
Standard: Easy to medium
Best Seasons: March to June & September to November
Start: National Museum in Paro
Finish: Mothitang (Thimphu)
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Jumolhari Trek
Jomolhari Trek – Jomolhari Trek I is the longer one of the two Jomolhari routes- and the most
popular trek in Bhutan. With altitude differences of 2,500m and nearly 5,000m (lowest and
highest point of the route), it offers a wide range of landscape ,fauna and flora. The highlight
of this trek is the spectacular view of Mount Jomolhari from Jomolhari Basecamp,
Jangothang. Nearly the whole trek goes through a small part of the Jigme Singye National
Park, passing a few of the Yak herder's settlement and the remotest region of Lingshi. One
should be reasonably physically fit to enjoy the majestic mountain views, endure thin air,
serenity & the wilderness of the landscape while on the trek.
Duration: Nine days,
Max. Elevation: 4,930m
Highest Camp: 4,080m
Standard: Medium
Best Seasons: March to June & October to November
Start: Drukgyel Dzong (Paro)
Finish: Dodena (Thimphu)
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Merak & Sakteng Trek
This special trek of isolated Merak & Sakteng recently opened in 2009. Until recently this area
was closed to protect the unique cultural heritage of the Brokpa people and in part to give the
mythical Yeti, whose tales are very popular among the native, some peace. The people of
Merak and Sakten are semi-nomadic yak herders, who speak a different dialect and wear
something similar to, but different from the Traditional Bhutanese Gho and kira.
The five-day trek has a trek to Sakteng while the seven-day trek includes both Merak and
Sakteng valleys.
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