BHUTAN TREKKING TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Challenging 8-day trek to a spectacular base camp below Chomalhari, the snowcapped “Divine Mountain”
- Visits to the cultural centers of Paro and Thimphu
- Hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest monastery
- Full-service camping with top quality equipment, leaving you to carry only your daypack
BHUTAN TREKKING TOUR DETAILS
- 13-day trip begins and ends in Paro, Bhutan
- 7 nights camping; 5 nights traditional, authentic hotels
- All meals included
TRIP RATING
Moderate to strenuous hiking, 6–8 hours per day; most hiking is between 8,000 and 14,000 feet with significant daily elevation gains and losses, often 2,000 to 3,000 feet. Two high passes of approximately 15,000–16,000 feet.
The Kingdom of Bhutan is ancient Asia’s last enclave, hidden in the mighty Himalayas. It is a land that will captivate your senses and one where strangers are still treated as guests. Our 13-day adventure along Bhutan’s premier trekking route leads us into a breathtaking Himalayan valley, to the base of Bhutan’s most sacred mountain, Chomolhari (23,997'). We follow the path of nomadic yak herders, hiking through wild rhododendron forests, and alpine meadows carpeted with wildflowers, over trout-filled streams, and into pure Himalayan grandeur. We catch a glimpse of nomadic life as we see locals making butter and cooking over open fires. In the days before and after our trek, our itinerary allows time to visit the cultural centers of Paro and Thimphu, with their distinctive architecture, welcoming people, and fascinating sites.
Bhutan Chomolhari Trek Overview
Days 1-2: Fly to Paro, Bhutan. Acclimatization hikes into the surrounding countryside to temples and monasteries accessible only on foot, including the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Visit Bhutan’s national museum and the Paro Dzong.
Days 3-10: Trek in style as our support team takes care of all the details. Our route leads us through remote villages and climbs from thick forests into the alpine zone and to the base of Bhutan’s most sacred mountain, Chomolhari (23,997'). Explore this magnificent landscape and spend evenings enjoying varied and delicious camp meals, and conversation with your Bhutanese guides under starry skies.
Days 11-13: Emerge from the mountains in the village of Gangkha, where transport awaits to return us to Thimpu. Here we have time to visit the city’s rich cultural sites. During the remaining days in Paro, visit Tiger’s Nest monastery, the Paro Dzong, and the national museum. At a final celebration, we toast our adventures in Bhutan and our trek through this mystical kingdom, before departing on our flight to Bangkok.
Step Away from the Ordinary ~ Bhutan Trekking
Bhutan is an off-the-beaten-path destination, and our trek steps even further into this magical Himalayan kingdom. Our eight day trekking route allows enough time to immerse yourself in the mountain culture and offers spectacular Himalayan scenery, while not subjecting you to monotonous routes that some other companies offer. Time spent in the mountains, combined with explorations of the cultural centers of Paro and Thimphu, is the perfect adventure through Bhutan and the mighty Himalayas.
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2008 Dates
- May 26– June 7
- October 13-25
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2008 Land Cost
$4195 per person - Single Supplement $350
- Internal Airfare: $790
- (Thailand-Bhutan R/T)
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