29 Days Snowman Trek In Bhutan Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Paro and sightseeing | 2280 m.

  Our guide will receive you at the airport and drive to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Ta Dzong built in 1656 which houses the National Museum of Bhutan Then visit Rinpung Dzong built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. In the evening, free to stroll in the town. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 2 : Hike to the Tiger’s Nest monastery:

  In the morning, drive to the base of the Tiger’s Nest monastery and hike for 2 hours. In the Afternoon, visit Drugyel Dzong built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
  Then visit Kyichu Lhakhang built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan King Srongtsen Gampo. In the evening, drive to Shana camp (22 km. 2 hour drive). Dinner and overnight at the camp.

  • Themes : Trekking, Hiking

• Day 3 : Shana – Thang Thangka (Start of Bhutan Snowman trek itinerary):

  The route follows the river through a forest area. We cross a junction on the way, where another path leads north to Tremo La Pass and then to Tibet. Camp is in a meadow with a stone shelter. Distance 22 Km, Time 7 – 8 hours, Altitude: 3610 m, 770 m ascent, 10 m descent. Dinner and overnight in camp.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 4 : Thang Thangka – Jangothang:

  Walk past a small army post, the trail passes Tegethang, the Yak herders’ camp. You can see Yaks as we arrive at the Jomolhari base camp (4,115 m). There is a ruined fortress nearby that used to guard. Bhutan against Tibetan invasions. Distance 19 Km; Time 5 – 6 hours, 480 m ascent, Altitude 4080 m. Dinner and over night in Camp.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 5 : Halt at Jangothang (Acclimatization – The Snowman Trek Bhutan):

  Acclimatization – The Snowman Trek Bhutan. Enjoy the beautiful views all around. Three optional activities on this day:
  Hike to Jichu Drake Glacier which is around 3 hours (Back and Forth). Walk up the mountain between Jomolhari and Jichu Drake, the summit (5200 m) with a great view of both the mountains. This is 8 hours (Back and forth). Hike to Jomolhari Glacier which is around 4 ½ hours (Back and forth). Dinner and overnight in camp.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 6 : Jangothang – Lingshi:

  Walk across the bridge and start the climb up the ridge to view Jichu Drake, Tsherimgang and Jomolhari. We cross the Nyeley La Pass at an altitude of 4,700 m. Then descend down to the Lingshi camp. Enjoy the scenic view of the mountains and the Lingshi Dzong. Camp altitude is 4010 m. Distance: 18 km, Walking time: 6-7 hours, Ascent 840 m, Descent: 870 m. Dinner and overnight in camp.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 7 : Lingshi – Chebisa:

  The trail climbs to reach Gom Yu village and cross a huge waterfall to reach Chebisa village and camp near the river. Campsite at an altitude of 3880 m; Distance 10 km; Time 5 – 6 hours, Ascent: 280 m, Descent: 410 m. Dinner and overnight in camp.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 8 : Chebisa – Shomuthang:

  The trail passes through the Gokula pass (4,320 m) and forest of dwarf Rhododendron to reach Shomuthang near the river. Distance17 km; walking Time 6-7 hours, Ascent 890 m, Descent 540 m. Campsite at Altitude 4220 m.Dinner and overnight in camp.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 9 : Shomuthang – Robluthang:

  Today we cross Jare La Pass at 4,640 m and you can see the beautiful views of the Himalayas. We walk downhill and cross Tsarigathang valley and a river before climbing up Robluthang. Distance 18 km; Time 6 – 7 hours, Ascent 700 m. Descent 760 m. Campsite at Altitude: 4,160 m. Dinner and overnight in camp.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 10 : Robluthang – Lemithang:

  Today is the most difficult part of Laya Gasa Trek. Climb uphill to Shinche La Pass at 4,870 m with stunning view of Spectacular Gangchen Ta. We walk downhill and camp near the river. Walking Distance: 19 km; Time 6-7 hours. Ascent 850 m, Descent 870 m. Campsite at Altitude 4,140 m.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 11 : Lemithang – Laya:

  Walk along the river, passing through a forest of rhododendron and silver fir and we enter the Laya village. Explore the beautiful village of Laya. Distance 10 km; Time 4-5 hours, Ascent 60 m. Descent 340 m. Camp at Altitude 3840 m.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 12 : Laya Halt (Acclimatization for the Snowman trek Bhutan):

  Rest day at Laya (Acclimatization for the Snowman Trek Bhutan) and explore the village and meet the Layaps.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 13 : Laya to Rodufu (The Snowman trek Bhutan starts)

  The trail leads gradually downhill then a gradual climb to through a forest of Maple, Conifers and Rhododendrons. Campsite at Rodufu near the stream at 4160 m. Distance: 19 km – 6 to 7 hours.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 14 : Rodufu to Narethang:

  Hike to the Tsimo La Pass at 4950 m and descend to Narethang. We hike past the shadow of Gangla Karchung peak (6395 m). We camp at 4900 m. Distance: 16 km – 8 to 9 hours.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 15 : Narethang – Tarina:

  The trail leads to Karchung La pass at 5240 m and to the glacial lakes. Above the lakes are the mighty peaks of Jejekangphu Gang (7300 m) and Tsenda Kang (7100 m). We camp at Tarina, 4020 m. Distance 18 km – 5 to 6 hours.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 16 : Tarina – Woche:

  The walk leads down through conifer forests, following the upper reaches of the Pho Chu River. The trail then climbs over a ridge and drops to the village of Woche at 3940 m. The trek has now entered the Lunana region. Distance: 15 km – 5 to 6 hours.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 17 : Woche – Lhedi:

  It’s an uphill trek from Woche to the Keche La pass at 4580 m, then downhill to Thega village. The hike continues to Lhedi village where we camp at 3600 m. Distance: 19 km – 7 to 8 hours.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 18 : Lhedi – Thanza (Half way of the Snowman Trek Bhutan):

  We walk following the the Pho Chhu to Chozo village and reach Thanza village near the Table Mountain at 7100 m. Camp at Thanza, 4080 m. Distance: 19 km – 6 to 7 hours.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 19 : Rest day at Thanza (Acclimatization for the Snowman Trek Bhutan):

  Acclimatization for the Snowman Trek Bhutan and explore Thanza village.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 20 : Thanja – Danji:

  A short walk to Danji on the way to Jaze la pass. The campsite is at 4600 m, with beautiful views of snow-capped mountains. Distance: 8 km – 4 hours.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 21 : Danji – Tsho Chena:

  Climb up to Jaze La pass at 5050 m and then a short downhill trek to the campsite at the lake of Tso Chena at 4800 m. Distance: 12 km – 5 hours.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 22 : Tsho Chena – Jichu Dramo:

  The trail leads across the Loju La pass at 4940 m and descend to the campsite at Jichu Dramo at 4880 m. Distance: 14km – 4 to 5 hours

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 23 : Jichu Dramo – Chukarpo:

  We climb uphill to Rinchen Zoe La pass at 5290 m, the highest elevation on the trek. Then descend down to Chukarpo above the tree line at 4950 m. Distance: 18 km – 5 to 6 hours.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 24 : Chukarpo – Thampe Tsho:

  It is downhill walk followed by a climb up to the Um So Lake at 4230 m. In this lake Pema Lingpa found a number of religious treasures. Continuing downhill, we camp by the lake of Thampe Tso at 4200 m. Distance: 18 km – 5 to 6 hours.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 25 : Thampe Tsho – Maurothang:

  The trail leads to the base of Thampe La and a steep climb to the pass at 4580 m. We walk past the Rhododendron forest to Maurothang. We camp at 3550 m. Distance: 14 km – 5 hours.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 26 : Maurothang – Nikachu (The Snowman Trek Bhutan ends) – Gangtey:

  The last day of snowman trek and the trail passes through the village of Sephu and end at Nikachu, Chazam. Distance: 23 km – 7 to 8 hours. Then drive to Gangtey. We stop at the top of the Pele La pass (3400 m) to take pictures. While in Gangtey, visit to:
  Gangtey Gompa Monastery founded in 1613 Gyaltse Pema Thinley, the grandson and mind reincarnation of Pema Lingpa.
  Explore Phobjikha valley, the roosting ground of the Rare Black- necked Cranes in winter.
  Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 27 : Gangtey – Punakha sightseeing | 75 km | Drive: 2 hours.

  In the Morning, visit Crane information center. Drive to Punakha valley, visit Wangdue Phodrang Dzong built in 1638 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.Then visit Chimi Lhakhang also called the “Temple of Fertility” built in 1499 by Lama Drukpa Kuenley. He is also popularly known as “The Devine Madman”. This monument is also the main highlight of
  honeymoon in Bhutan. In the Afternoon, visit the Punakha Dzong was built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. In the evening, hike to Khamsum Yulley Monastery built by Her Majesty the Queen Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck.
  Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 28 : Punakha – Thimphu sightseeing | 76 Km | Drive: 2 hours.

  In the Morning, drive to Thimphu. A short stop at Dochu La pass (3140 meters) with 108 stupas and enjoy the view of the Himalayas.
  Then visit National Memorial Chorten built in honor of the Late His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. In the Afternoon, visit to:
  Tallest Statue of sitting Buddha (51.5 meters) at Kuensel Phodrang.
  Craft Bazaar where you can buy Bhutanese Handicrafts and Art works.
  Tashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body where the famous annual Thimphu festival is held. In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

  • Hotspots : Tashichho Dzong (Thimphu Dzong)
  • Themes : Trekking, Monuments & Historical Places, Sightseeing

• Day 29 : Thimphu – Paro (Departure):

  After breakfast, drive to the Paro airport and farewell.

  • Themes : Trekking

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Inclusions

• MAP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch/Dinner)
• Pickup-Drop
• Welcome Drink
• Non Veg Meals
• Veg Meals
• Veg & Non Veg Meals
• Accomodation 3 Star Hotel
• All Meals
• Private Transportation
• Private Luxury Vehicle
• National Dress in the end of Tour
• Mineral Water
• License Guide
• Sustainable Development Fee
• Bhutan VISA Fee

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Exclusions

• 1 Gratuities, bar bills, telephone bills, personal expenses, and laundry.
• 2 Horse charge for Tiger’s Nest Hike
• 3 Bhutanese traditional hot stone bath.
• 4 Flight/Train Ticket.
• 5 Monumental Entry fees

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• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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• Terms and conditions:
• Reservation Policy:
• For reservation of the hotels,guides and vehicles:
• 100% of the Quotation payment has to be made to enable us to book the hotels, guides and vehicles well on time.
• Cancellation Policy:
• We genuinely hope that your trips to Bhutan will be blissfully enjoyable,successful with pleasant sight of plethora of signs and symbols,flora and fauna, warm greetings by the peace loving simple Bhutanese people, spiritually peaceful environs of the land of the peaceful Thunder dragon, milieu of the landscape,mountains,foothills and slightly plain areas of Bhutan. We assure you to provide every effort to make your trips experience blissfully enjoyable one. We do realize at time due to unavoidable circumstances a trip to Bhutan may need to be cancelled or postponed.
• Thus we have a judicious cancellation policy to protect the interest of parties/your trips to Bhutan.While confirming your Bhutan Tour package with us, we require 100% advance amount. Rest of the payment is a week before your travel date. In case of cancellation the following terms apply:
• • 100% Refund will be made within 50 days of the start of the tour program
• • 75% Refund will be made within 35-50 days
• • 50% Refund will be made within 20-35 days
• • 25% Refund will be made within 25 days or cancellation without notice.
• • Less than 25 days or after arrival in Bhutan 100% no refund will be made inasmuch as by this time everything will be ready and hotels are fully booked.
• • Payment can be made by wire transfer viz. RTGS, into our account, pay by online (using your credit card) paying by credit card is more than 4 percentage or more.
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• 1. Indian tourists do not require Visa.
• Bhutan entry permit is processed by the travellers at the immigration counter for which you need to have a copy of your more than 6 months valid passport or Voter ID. You need to print and carry to fly to Bhutan, provide at immigration check point authorities who will stamp on your passport.
• 2. Your passport must be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel in Bhutan.
• For those coming via Phuntsholing:
• While coming via Phuntsholing entry permit will have to done manually done. For this you need to carry one number of passport sized photograph, copy of either passport or Voter ID card and wait for immigration formalities while the driver or guide will do the same on your behalf as per the following”
• Indian Nationals Travelling to Bhutan
• Guidelines for Indians visiting Bhutan
• a) Indian nationals visiting Bhutan do not require visa. However, they will be issued an entry permit. ‘Entry Permit’ will be issued by the Department of Immigration in the Pedestrian Terminal at Phuentsholing on the basis of a valid
• b) Travel Document. Tourists/visitors from India are required to carry the following Travel Documents:
• c) Original Indian Passport (with minimum six months validity) or Original Voter ID card;
• d) For children below 18 years, Original birth certificate (in English language) or passport, and must be accompanied by a legal guardian;
• e) 2 passport size photographs are required.
• f) Tourists should have travel insurance for the duration of the trip. There is also an option to purchase domestic travel insurance from Bhutanese insurance providers at the Pedestrian Terminal at Phuentsholing. Details are available on Bhutan Insurance Limited website: https://www.bhutaninsurance.com.bt/index.php?Page_id=112 .
• g) For more information, visitors can visit the website of Department of Immigration: https://www.doi.gov.bt/?lang=en and Department of Tourism website: https://www.tourism.gov.bt/ .
• 2. (SDF)Sustainable Development Fee:
• India tourists are required to pay Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of INR 1,200/- per person per night. Children aged 5 years and below are exempted of SDF and children between the age of 6-12 years are given 50 % concession on SDF. Tourist visiting Samtse, Phuentsholing, Gelephu, and Samdrup Jongkhar towns for 24 hours need not pay Sustainable Development Fee (SDF).
• 3. Requirement of vaccination:
• There are no Covid-19 vaccination requirements for adults or children to enter Bhutan from September 23, 2022. However, it is advised to carry the Vaccination Certificate. Individuals above 12 years may be randomly subjected to RT-PCR testing at points of entry. No fee shall be charged for the RT-PCR testing for surveillance.
• 4. Pedestrian Terminal at Jaigaon-Phuentsholing border:
• The Pedestrian Terminal at Jaigaon-Phuentsholing border remains open for 24x7. Entry Permit is not required for daily visitors who will be visiting Phuentsholing only. An online pre-registration system has been developed to pass through the pedestrian terminal at website https://bms.doi.gov.bt. On successful registration, a QR code will be generated. The registered person is required to present the QR code at the immigration counter along with the required identity document. Pre-registration is one time and there is no need to register again. Daily visitors can visit until Rinchending Check Post. SDF will be applicable beyond this point and they will also have to obtain a permit from the Regional Immigration Office. Casual visitors who make night halt beyond 24 hours in Phuentsholing will have to pay SDF. For daily visitors, a User Fee of Nu.10 per person (Bhutanese as well as foreigners) is charged for entering through the Pedestrian Terminal each time, no User Fee charged on exit.
• 7. Other entry/exit points:
• Other entry/exit points on the southern Indo-Bhutan border are in Samtse, Samdrup Jongkhar, Sarpang/Gelephu.
• B. Department of Immigrations and Tourism:
• i) Indian tourists who are planning their trip to Bhutan are advised to make following arrangements through the certified travel agent:
•  Obtain entry permit online [to apply please visit ‘visa section on website www.bhutan.travel]
•  Accommodation: It is mandatory to stay in Department of Tourism certified accommodation for the whole duration of trip.
•  A tourist Guide
•  Travel insurance
•  Transportation around the country with SUV Car, Hiace Bus and Coster Bus only
• II) Sustainable Development Fee:
• India tourists are required to pay Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of INR 1,200/- per person per night. Children aged 5 years and below are exempted of SDF and children between the age of 6-12 years are given 50 % concession on SDF. Tourist visiting Samtse, Phuentsholing, Gelephu, and Samdrup Jongkhar towns for 24 hours need not pay Sustainable Development Fee (SDF).
• Monument entry fees per person
• Slno Monument Place Fees
• 1 Tashichhodzong Thimphu 500.00
• 2 Memorial Chorten Thimphu 500.00
• 3 Takin Reserve Thimphu 300.00
• 4 Textile Museum Thimphu 250.00
• 5 Institute of Zorig Chusum Thimphu 200.00
• 6 Simply Bhutan Thimphu 1,000.00
• 7 Folk Heritage Museum Thimphu 250.00
• 8 Punakha Dzong Punakha 500.00
• 9 Chimi Lhakhang Punakha 500.00
• 10 Namgay Artisanal Brewery Paro 300.00
• 11 National Museum Paro 500.00
• 12 Kyichu Lhakhang Paro 500.00
• 13 Tiger Nest Paro 1,000.00
• 14 Hot Stone Bath(Optional) Paro 1,500.00
• Total expenses for direct payment 7,800.00
• Flight ticket cost information. NB: The air fares are subject to fluctuation ups and down.
• Sector
• Delhi /Paro / Delhi (DEL/PBH/DEL)
• Kolkata/ Paro/ Kolkata (CCU/PBH/CCU)
• Bagdogra/ Paro/ Bagdogra (IXB/PBH/IXB)
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