Trekking in Bhutan
Bhutan has some of the most pristine trekking routes in the Himalayas. The trails pass through old-growth forests of rhododendron and blue pine, over high passes draped in prayer flags, past glacial lakes, and through villages where the arrival of a trekking group is still an event worth coming out to watch.
Routes range from gentle three-day walks through farmland to the 33-day Snowman Trek, widely regarded as the hardest long-distance trek on earth. Most trails run between 3,000 and 5,000 metres, crossing at least one major pass. The scenery changes constantly — a morning in thick forest can give way to an afternoon above the treeline with nothing but sky and snow peaks in every direction.
When to Trek
Spring (March to June) brings wildflowers and clear mornings but occasional afternoon rain. Autumn (September to November) offers the driest skies and the sharpest mountain views. Winter shuts down the high passes but leaves valley treks around Paro and Punakha perfectly walkable. The Snowman Trek runs only in summer, when the highest passes are briefly free of snow.
How It Works
All treks are fully supported camping expeditions. You walk with a daypack; horses or yaks carry everything else. Our team sets up camp before you arrive, cooks three hot meals a day, and manages all the logistics from permits to pack animals. There are no teahouses or lodges on Bhutanese trails — the wilderness is the whole point.
