Duer Hot Springs Trek

Distance 18 km, six to seven hours, 380m ascent, camp altitude 3,120m The trek route follows the Yoleng Chhu, a river known for its abundance of trout. The trail from Bumthang to Gorsum is a gradual climb.

Distance 12 km, five hours, 40m ascent, camp altitude 3,160m The trail leads through a dense forest of Spruce, Hemlock, Cypress, Juniper, and Maple. It ascends gradually to the campsite.

Distance 15 km, -six to seven hours, 620 m ascent camp altitude 3,780m The vegetation along the route is similar to places crossed the previous day. Near the campsite, the vegetation thins out and the camp is made above the treeline.

Distance 18 km, eight to nine hours, 1,340m ascent, 1,530m descent, camp altitude 3,590m The trek from Tsochenchen is uphill all the way until Juli La (4,700m). If the day is clear, you will have a great view of the surrounding mountains from the pass. After crossing the pass, the trail descends.

As the highlight of the trek, today will be spent resting at the Duer Tsachu. After a late breakfast, relax in the rejuvenating hot springs or take a leisurely hike around surrounding areas.

Distance 18km, eight to nine hours, 1,530m ascent, 1,340m descent, camp altitude 3,780m Return by the same route took on day four. The journey will be even tougher than before as there is slightly more climbing than descending.

Distance 15 km, five hours, 620 m descent, camp altitude 3,160m Return by the route taken on day three.

Distance 12 km, four hours, 40m descent, camp altitude 3,120m The trail descends gradually from the campsite. It leads through the dense forest of Spruce, Hemlock, Cypress, Juniper, and Maple.

Distance 18km, six hours, 380m descent From Gorsum the trail descends gradually until the bridge near Duer village, where you reach the road head.