Snowman Trek-28 Days

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Trip Introduction

Bhutan is a nature lover’s paradise, surrounded by the Himalayan Range and one of the world’s few remaining forestlands. Bhutan is a spectacular country with amazing cultural and natural features. The Snowman Journey is a difficult trek that takes you to a remote part of Bhutan. It provides you with the Ultimate Himalayan Challenge. In Bhutan, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From western, the trail takes you on an exciting hike. The trail to the snowman trek also passes through several high mountain passes. You will be amazed to view the beautiful mountain range that appears to be scattered, hanging above the clouds like snow islands.

The Snowman Trek is one of the world’s most difficult trekking trails due to the harsh weather, duration, and altitude. The journey to the isolated Lunana district is a natural extension of your Lingshi Laya trek, completing a crossing of the northern border with Tibet and allowing you to visit all of Bhutan’s unnamed, unclimbed, and unmapped peaks. You’ll pass via 11 mountain passes. On the trail, you’ll come across Yak and Blue sheep.

Trip Facts

Country	Bhutan
Duration	28 Days
Grade	Challenging
Maximum Altitude	5,650m/17,552ft
Best season	Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct

Trip Highlights

Pass through the Jigme Dorje National Park’s forested area.
Experience the Bhutanese Culture and Tradition.
Experience the amazing Mountain View of Mt. Jomolhari (Mountain of Goddess), Jichu Drake, and others from the Trail.
Experience one of the Himalayas’ best and most rewarding adventures.
Cross the 11 high Mountain Passes the are over 4,500m.
Walk past the Blue sheep, Himalayan Black Bear, and Snow Leopard.
Walkthrough the isolated farming settlements of Yak herders.

Is this trek appropriate for you?

The Snowman Trek is a Long and Challenging Trek but you can easily complete this trek if you are physically and mentally prepared and willing to do so.
You will be Trekking for 24 Days. The Path can be completed in as little as 4 hours as much as 8 hours.
The walk is not tricky, there is no Climbing or Scrambling but the path is rocky and hilly.
Each day you will cover 200 to 400 meters in height while trekking. The Highest Point in the trek you will reach on the trek is 5,650m.
The weather and Remoteness of this trek, as well as dealing with the high altitude, require a slow pace and the need to stay hydrated.

Itinerary

Day	Activities	Duration
1.	Arrive at Paro (2,200m/7,217ft)
2.	Hike to Tiger Nest Monastery (3,048m/10,000ft)
3.	Drive to Drugyal Dzong (2,580m) and Trek to Shana (2,860m)	5-6hrs
4.	Drive from Shana to Sharan Zampa and Trek to Thangthangkha (3,610m/11,843ft)	7-8hrs
5.	Trek from Thangthangkha to Jangothang (4,080m/13,385ft)	5-6hrs
6.	Acclimatization in Jangothang (4,080m/13,385ft)
7.	Trek from Jangothang to Lingshi village (4,010m/13,156ft) via. Nyili La Pass (4,890m)	6-7hrs
8.	Trek from Lingshi to Chebisa village (3,880m/12,729ft)	5-6hrs
9.	Trek from Chebisa to Shomuthang Camp (4,220m/13,845ft) via. Goblu La Pass (4,440m)	6-7hrs
10.	Trek from Shomuthang to Robluthang (4,160m/13,648ft) via. Jhari La Pass (4,750m)	6-7hrs
11.	Trek from Robluthang to Limithang (4,140m/13,582ft) via. Sinche La Pass (5,005m)	6-7hrs
12.	Trek from Limithang to Laya village (3,850m/12,631ft)	4-5hrs
13.	Acclimatization Day at Laya (3,850m/12,631ft)
14.	Trek from Laya to Rhoduphu (4,160m/13,648ft)	7-8hrs
15.	Trek from Rhoduphu to Narethang (4,900m/16,076ft) via. Tsomo La Pass (4,905m)	5-6hrs
16.	Trek from Narethang to Tarina (4,350m/14,271ft) via. Ganglakarchung La Pass (5,120m)	6-7hrs
17.	Trek from Tarina to Woche (4,350m/14,271ft)	6-7hrs
18.	Trek from Woche to Lhedi (4,200m/13,779ft) via. Keche La Pass (4,650m)	6-7hrs
19.	Trek from Lhedi to Thanza (4,150m/13,615ft)	7-8hrs
20.	Acclimatization in Thanza (4,150m/13,615ft)
21.	Trek from Thanza to Tshochena (5,000m/16,404ft) via. Jaze La Pass (5,150m)	7-8hrs
22.	Trek from Tshochena to Jichu Dramo (5,050m/16,568ft) via Loju La Pass (5,100m)	4-5hrs
23.	Trek from Jichu Dramo to Chukarpo (4,600m/15,019ft) via. Rinchen Zoe La Pass (5,650m)	5-6hrs
24.	Trek from Chukarpo to Thampe Tsho (4,300m/14,107ft)	6-7hrs
25.	Trek from Thampe Tsho to Maurothang (3,610m/11,843ft) via. Thampe La Pass (4,665m)	5-6hrs
26.	Trek from Maurothang to Sephu (2,650m/8,694)
27.	Fly from Bumthang to Paro (2,200m/7,217ft)
28.	Departure

Day To Day Itinerary

Departure from : Kathmandu, Nepal
Arrival On : Kathmandu, Nepal

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What's Included

Arrival & Departure: Airport – Hotel transfer – Airport (Pick Up and Drop on a private basis).
Domestic flight ticket from Bumthang to Paro.
Accommodation in Paro: 3 nights at Star category hotel on Twin sharing and BB basis.
During the trek, accommodation in available camp on a sharing basis.
Welcome Dinner at the restaurant in Paro.
3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Permit: All necessary paper works.
All government and local taxes if necessary.
Trekking Map.
Member transportation: – Road Transportation: From Paro to Drugyal Dzong. Air transportation: flight from Bumthang to Paro
Drinking water: Bottles of boiled water daily.
Guide: Government licensed Guide (English speaking) during the trek.
Porter: Porters (2 trekkers: 1 porter) up to 15kg during the trek.
All camping equipment and food supplies.
Chef: Professional and experienced trekking cooks and assistants during the trek.
Insurance of all involved staff.
Comprehensive Medical kit.
A Tourist Sim Card.

What's Not Included

Air Fare: International flight airfare.
Bhutan Tourist Visa fee.
Extra nights’ accommodation in Bhutan. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
Personal Insurance: Travel and high-altitude insurance, accident, Helicopter medical & emergency evacuation. *Mandatory
Personal Expenses: Telephone calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beer, and any alcoholic beverages.
Personal Equipment: Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking equipment.
Rescue Evacuation: Medical and emergency rescue evacuation costs if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter,
Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs).

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