(Starts in Paro, ends in Bumthang or Punakha depending on route)
Day 1: Arrival in Paro
- Pick-up at Paro International Airport.
- Evening visit to Paro Dzong and local market.
- Overnight in Paro hotel.
Day 2: Acclimatization & Paro Sightseeing
- Visit National Museum, Kyichu Lhakhang.
- Optional short hike to Zuri Dzong for views.
- Overnight in Paro.
Day 3: Paro – Sharna Zampa (Trek begins)
- Trek start point near Drugyal Dzong.
- Trek through pine & oak forests.
- Camp at Sharna Zampa (2,850m).
Day 4: Sharna Zampa – Thangthangkha
- Long day following Paro Chhu river valley.
- Camp with first views of Mt. Jomolhari (7,314m).
- Camp at Thangthangkha (3,600m).
Day 5: Thangthangkha – Jangothang (Base Camp)
- Trek through meadows & villages.
- Afternoon acclimatization walk.
- Camp at Jangothang (4,080m).
Day 6: Acclimatization at Jangothang
- Side hikes to glaciers & lakes.
- Panoramic views of Jomolhari & Jichu Drake.
- Camp at Jangothang.
Day 7: Jangothang – Lingshi
- Cross Nyile La Pass (4,890m).
- Descend to Lingshi village with views of Tserim Kang.
- Camp at Lingshi (4,010m).
Day 8: Lingshi – Chebisa
- Gentle trek to Chebisa village.
- Waterfalls and yak herders.
- Camp at Chebisa (3,850m).
Day 9: Chebisa – Shomuthang
- Cross Gobu La Pass (4,410m).
- Meadows and herder camps.
- Camp at Shomuthang (4,230m).
Day 10: Shomuthang – Robluthang
- Cross Jari La Pass (4,690m).
- Spectacular high-altitude landscape.
- Camp at Robluthang (4,160m).
Day 11: Robluthang – Lemithang
- Cross Shinge La Pass (5,005m) – one of the highest points.
- Descend into forested valley.
- Camp at Lemithang (4,140m).
Day 12: Lemithang – Laya
- Trek through rhododendron forests.
- Arrive at Laya village, famous for its unique dress.
- Camp at Laya (3,800m).
Day 13: Rest Day in Laya
- Explore Laya village & culture.
- Interact with locals, learn about traditions.
- Camp at Laya.
Day 14: Laya – Rhodophu
- Long climb through yak pastureland.
- Camp at Rhodophu (4,350m).
Day 15: Rhodophu – Narethang
- Cross Tsemo La Pass (4,900m).
- Trekking at high ridges with mountain views.
- Camp at Narethang (4,900m).
Day 16: Narethang – Tarina
- Cross Karchung La Pass (5,150m).
- Long descent to Tarina Valley.
- Camp at Tarina (3,980m).
Day 17: Tarina – Woche
- Gentle day along streams & forests.
- Camp at Woche (3,900m).
Day 18: Woche – Lhedi
- Cross Keche La Pass (4,658m).
- Spectacular glacial valleys.
- Camp at Lhedi (3,650m).
Day 19: Lhedi – Thanza
- Walk along Pho Chhu River.
- Views of Table Mountain (7,100m).
- Camp at Thanza (4,080m).
Day 20: Rest Day at Thanza
- Rest and acclimatization.
- Explore remote settlements.
- Camp at Thanza.
Day 21: Thanza – Tshorim
- Gradual climb through open valleys.
- Camp at Tshorim (5,125m).
Day 22: Tshorim – Gangkhar Puensum Base Camp – Geshe Woma
- Cross Gupho La Pass (5,230m).
- Views of Gangkhar Puensum (7,541m), world’s highest unclimbed mountain.
- Camp at Geshe Woma (4,200m).
Day 23: Geshe Woma – Warathang
- Trek over high passes and descend into forests.
- Camp at Warathang (4,000m).
Day 24: Warathang – Dur – Bumthang (Trek ends)
- Descend through dense forest to Dur village.
- Pick-up and drive to Jakar (Bumthang).
- Overnight in Bumthang hotel.
Day 25: Bumthang – Return Journey
- Depending on your exit:
- Drive to Punakha/Thimphu/Paro.
- Or fly out from Bumthang Domestic Airport.
⛰️ Highlights of Snowman Trek:
- Cross 11 high passes (4,500m–5,230m).
- Remote villages: Laya, Lunana, Thanza.
- Glaciers, alpine lakes, yak pastures.
- Close-up views of Gangkhar Puensum.