Trans Bhutan Trail

Highlights:

• Duration: 30-35 days
• Distance: Around 400 kilometers
• Daily Average: About 15 km per day
• Elevation Gain and Loss: Approximately 28,000 meters
• Maximum Elevation: 4,000 meters
• Rest Days: Scheduled in Punakha and Bumthang, additional rest days and customized segments available upon request
• Support: Best possible support from trained tour leaders and support crew

Inclusive Features:

• Fixed Price for € 390 per person per night
• Sustainability Contributions: $ 100 per person per night
• Accommodations: 3-star lodges, homestays, or hotels recommended and known by us
• Guides: Trained, English-speaking local guides, German guides available upon request
• Meals: Three meals per day
• Transport: Comfortable vehicle and all transfers
• Permits and Fees: Including visa fees and entry to sites like Dzongs, monasteries, and museums
• Trekking Equipment: High-quality gear including North Face tents, toilet tents, dining tents, and support crew with horses for gear transport

Sample Itinerary:

Day 1: Welcome to Bhutan - Arrival in Paro

• Arrival in Paro and meet your guide
• Acclimatize in the Paro Valley
• Accommodation: Lodge / 3-star hotel

Day 2: Paro to Haa Valley

• Scenic drive to Haa with stops for Himalayan views
• Acclimatization walk and visit to Lhakhang Karpo
• Accommodation: Lodge / 3-star hotel

Day 3: Haa to Paro

• Begin trekking on the ancient Trans Bhutan Trail
• Pass through historical trade routes and beautiful landscapes
• Visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest temples
• Distance: 16 km, Duration: 6-8 hours, Elevation: 1,100m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Lodge / 3-star hotel

Day 4: Paro to Dopshari Valley

• Trek through rice fields and traditional villages
• Enjoy a traditional Bhutanese lunch and cultural activities
• Distance: 12 km, Duration: 5-6 hours, Elevation: 1,000m ascent, 600m descent
• Accommodation: Lodge / 3-star hotel

Day 5: Dopshari Valley to Tsalunang

• Trek through reforestation projects and pristine rivers
• Optional visit to Jela Dzong
• Distance: 14 km, Duration: 5-6 hours, Elevation: 900m ascent, 800m descent
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 6: Tsalunang to Thimphu

• Continue trekking through forests and over passes
• Arrive in the capital, Thimphu, and visit the Buddha Dordenma
• Distance: 19 km, Duration: 6-8 hours, Elevation: 1,250m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Lodge / 3-star hotel

Day 7: Thimphu to Dochula

• Hike on ancient trade routes from Thimphu to Dochula
• Visit Druk Wangyal Lhakhang and the 108 Chortens
• Distance: 25 km, Duration: 7-9 hours, Elevation: 1,500m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Lodge / 3-star hotel

Day 8: Dochula to Toeb Chandana

• Descent from Dochula Pass and visit historic temples
• Distance: 13 km, Duration: 9 hours, Elevation: 50m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 9: Toeb Chandana to Punakha

• Descent into the Punakha Valley and visit Punakha Dzong
• Distance: 13 km, Duration: 8-9 hours, Elevation: 200m ascent, 800m descent
• Accommodation: Lodge / 3-star hotel

Day 10: Rest Day in Punakha

• Enjoy the beauty of Punakha and relax
• Accommodation: Dhumra Farm Resort or similar (3-star hotel)

Day 11: Punakha to Lingmukha

• Trek through rice fields and forests to Lingmukha
• Distance: 12 km, Duration: 7 hours, Elevation: 1,123m ascent, 800m descent
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 12: Lingmukha to Samtengang

• Continue trekking through dense forests and visit local temples
• Distance: 17 km, Duration: 8 hours, Elevation: 1,250m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 13: Samtengang to Razawo

• Historical hike through remote sections of the trail
• Distance: 20 km, Duration: 8 hours, Elevation: 1,335m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 14: Razawo to Pele La

• Ascend to Pele La Pass and visit Rida Goenpa Temple
• Distance: 14 km, Duration: 9 hours, Elevation: 1,630m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 15: Pele La to Chendebji

• Descent into Chendebji Valley and visit Chendebji Chorten
• Distance: 21 km, Duration: 8 hours, Elevation: 500m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 16: Chendebji to Tshangkha

• Trek through Tangsiji village and visit local temples
• Distance: 21 km, Duration: 8 hours, Elevation: 720m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 17: Tshangkha to Trongsa

• Visit Trongsa Dzong and Royal Heritage Museum
• Distance: 15 km, Duration: 8 hours, Elevation: 1,400m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Yangkhill Resort or similar (3-star hotel)

Day 18: Trongsa to Geytsa

• Hike through various ecological zones and descend to Geytsa
• Distance: 22 km, Duration: 9 hours, Elevation: 1,450m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 19: Geytsa to Bumthang

• Historical hike through pine forests and visit Jakar Dzong
• Distance: 17 km, Duration: 9 hours, Elevation: 850m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Jakar Village Lodge or similar (3-star hotel)

Day 20: Rest Day in Bumthang

• Enjoy the beauty of Bumthang and relax
• Accommodation: Jakar Village Lodge or similar (3-star hotel)

Day 21: Bumthang to Phomdrong

• Ascend to Lhodrak Karchu Monastery and visit Pema Choling Nunnery
• Distance: 15 km, Duration: 6 hours, Elevation: 800m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Simple farmhouse guesthouse

Day 22: Phomdron to Ura

• Hike through the beautiful Ura Valley and ascend to Sheytangla Chorten
• Distance: 18 km, Duration: 9 hours, Elevation: 1,180m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Simple community guesthouse

Day 23: Ura to Gayzamchu

• Trek through the scenic Phrumsengla National Park
• Distance: 11 km, Duration: 8 hours, Elevation: 1,000m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 24: Gayzamchu to Sengor

• Hike through the Phrumsengla National Park and descend to Sengor
• Distance: 13 km, Duration: 8 hours, Elevation: 800m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 25: Sengor to Latongla

• Descend into the valley and ford crossings
• Distance: 13 km, Duration: 8 hours, Elevation: 850m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 26: Latongla to Lingmithang

• Steep descent through dense forest to Lingmithang
• Distance: 16 km, Duration: 7 hours, Elevation: 700m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 27: Lingmithang to Mongar

• Ascend to Mongar and visit Mongar Dzong
• Distance: 18 km, Duration: 7 hours, Elevation: 1,360m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Wangchuk Hotel or similar (3-star hotel)

Day 28: Mongar to Korila

• Hike to Korila Pass and visit the sacred Wadipa Nye
• Distance: 11 km, Duration: 6 hours, Elevation: 950m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 29: Korila to Sherzampa

• Descend through subtropical forests to Sherzampa
• Distance: 14 km, Duration: 6 hours, Elevation: 240m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 30: Sherzampa to Drametse

• Ascend to Drametse and visit Drametse Lhakhang
• Distance: 13 km, Duration: 7 hours, Elevation: 1,950m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Simple farmhouse homestay

Day 31: Drametse to Gongthung

• Descend to Bazur and Narang, visit Dongnga Choeling Temple
• Distance: 14 km, Duration: 8 hours, Elevation: 1,050m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 32: Gongthung to Trashigang

• Descend to Trashigang and visit Trashigang Dzong
• Distance: 7 km, Duration: 5 hours, Elevation: 330m ascent, 1,000m descent
• Accommodation: Lingkhar Lodge or similar (3-star hotel)

Day 33: Trashigang to Trongsa

• Drive back to Trongsa, afternoon at leisure
• Accommodation: Yangkhill Resort or similar (3-star hotel)

Day 34: Trongsa to Paro

• Drive back to Paro, afternoon at leisure
• Farewell dinner with your guide in a local restaurant
• Accommodation: Haven Lodge or similar (3-star hotel)

Day 35: Departure from Paro

• Transfer to the airport for your departure
• Meals: Breakfast

Additional Notes:

• This tour offers flexibility with options for individual customization.
• Comprehensive support ensures a safe and enjoyable trekking experience.
• Sustainable tourism practices are emphasized throughout the journey.

Experience the adventure of a lifetime on the Trans Bhutan Trail, where each step reveals the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Bhutan. Plan your trek with Bhutan Horizonte and embark on a journey you'll never forget.