Sample Treks

Easy Treks
>> Bumthang Cultural Trek - Detailed
>> Punakha Winter Trek - Brief
>> Samtengang Winter Trek - Brief

Moderate Treks
>> Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek - Brief
>> Dhur Hot Springs Trek - Brief
>> Druk Path Trek - Detailed

Challenging Treks
>> Jomolhari Trek - Detailed
>> Laya Trek - Detailed
>> Wild East Rodung-La Trek - Brief
>> Snowman Trek with Gangkar Puensum - Brief

Punakha Winter Trek (Easy) easy
This is a pleasant and not too taxing low altitude walk over the hills from Dechenchholing/Thimphu to Punakha, and so is particularly suitable for the winter season.
Months: Oct - March
Day 01: Arrive Paro
Day 02: Paro Full Day Sightseeing
Day 03: Drive from Paro to Thimphu, afternoon Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 04: Full Day Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 05: Start Trek from Dechenchholing (Thimphu)– Dopshing Pang 17km, 5-6 hours
Day 06: Trek Dopshing Pang – Chorten Ningpo 18km, 6-7 hours
Day 07: Trek Chorten Ningpo – Kabesa/Punakha 5km, 1 hour, overnight at hotel
Day 08: Continue Trek Punakha - Limukha15km, 5-6 hours
Day09:End Trek, Limukha–Chungsakha15km, 5-6 hours, drive to Punakha/Wangdiphorang
Day 10: Morning Punakha/Wangdiphodrang Sightseeing, afternoon drive to Paro
Day 11: Fly to onward destination

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Samtengang Winter Trek (Easy) easy
This is a pleasant and not too taxing low altitude walk over the hills from Limukha/Punakha to Wangdiphodrnag, and so is particularly suitable for the winter season.
Months: Oct - March

Day 01: Arrive Paro
Day 02: Paro Full Day Sightseeing
Day 03: Drive from Paro to Thimphu, afternoon Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 04: Drive Thimphu to Punakha, afternoon Punakha Sightseeing
Day 05: Start Trek from Punakha - Limukha 14kms, 5-6 hrs
Day 06: Trek Limukha - Chungsakha14km, 5-6 hours
Day 07: Trek Chungsakha – Samtengang13km, 5 hours
Day 08: End Trek Samtengang – Wangduephodrang, 6km, 3 hours (if taking the shortcut) 15km, 5-6 hours (if taking the longer route), drive to Thimphu
Day 09: Morning Thimphu Sightseeing, afternoon drive to Paro
Day 10: Fly to onward destination

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Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek (Moderate)
This is a short trek near Thimphu, passing by picturesque high altitude lakes. It is a moderate trek with mostly short trekking days, but includes a few steep climbs.

Months: April, September and October.

Day 01: Arrive Paro
Day 02: Paro Full Day Sightseeing
Day 03: Drive from Paro to Thimphu, afternoon Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 04: Full Day Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 05: Start Trek Thimphu – Genekha 14km, 4 hours
Day 06: Trek Genekha – Gur 15km, 4 hours
Day 07: Trek Gur – Labatama 12km, 5 hours
Day 08: Trek Labatama halt
Day 09: Trek Labatama halt (optional day excursion hikes around the area)
Day 10: Trek Labatama – Panka 8km, 4 hours
Day 11: Trek Panka – Talekha 8km, 4 hours
Day 12: End Trek Talekha – Thimphu, 6km, 2 hours, drive to Paro
Day 13: Fly to onward destination

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Dhur Hot Springs Trek (Moderate)
This trek follows an old expedition route to Gangkar Puensum
Months: March, April, September, October, early November.

Day 01: Arrive Paro
Day 02: Paro Full Day Sightseeing
Day 03: Drive from Paro to Thimphu, afternoon Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 04: Drive from Thimphu to Trongsa
Day 05: Drive from Trongsa to Jakar(Bumthang)
Day 06: Start Trek in Kurjey(Bumthang) – Gorsum 18km, 6-7 hours
Day 07: Trek Gorsum – Lungsum 12km, 5 hours
Day 08: Trek Lungsum – Tshochenchen 15km, 6-7 hours
Day 09: Trek Tshochenchen – Dhur Tshachu 17km, 7 hours
Day 10: Trek - Dhur Tshachu rest day
Day 11: Trek Dhur Tshachu – Tshochenchen 17km, 7 hours
Day 12: Trek Tshochenchen – Gorsum 18km, 6 hours
Day 13: End Trek Gorsum – Dhur (motor road) 9km, 3 hours, drive to Jakar
Day 14: Morning Bumthang Sightseeing, drive to Punakha/Wangdiphodrang
Day 15: Morning Punakha/Wangdiphodrang Sightseeing, afternoon drive to Thimphu
Day 16: Morning Thimphu Sightseeing, afternoon drive to Paro
Day 17: Fly to onward destination

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Wild East Rodung-La Trek (Challenging)
This journey across the top of eastern Bhutan follows what used to be an important trade route before completion of the national highway. The trek is tough, and involves a tremendously long, steep descent. Few groups take up the challenge which this long and demanding journey presents. The account below is incomplete as Etho Metho guides are still researching alternative routes/night halts, etc. for some sections of the trek, which we hope to be able to offer on a regular basis within 2-3 years
Months: April, May, September, October, early November.

Day 01: Arrive Paro
Day 02: Full Day Paro Sightseeing, evening drive to Thimphu
Day 03: Full Day Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 04: Drive from Thimphu to Trongsa
Day 05: Drive from Trongsa to Jakar(Bumthang), afternoon Jakar sighsteeing
Day 06: Morning Jakar Sightseeing, afternoon drive to Ugyenchholing, camp overnight
Day 07: Trek Start Ugyenchholing – Phokpey 17km, 5-6 hours
Day 08: Trek Phokpey – Ungaar 20km, 7-8 hours
Day 09: Trek Ungaar – Taskila 21km, 7-8 hours
Day 10: Trek Taskila – Tangmachu 20km, 5-6 hours
Day 11: Trek Tangmachu – Menji 16km, 4-5 hours
Day 12: Trek Menji – Pemi 20km, 6-7 hours
Day 13: Trek Pemi –Taupang 21km, 6-7 hours
Day 14: Taupang – Trashiyangtse 24km, 8-9 hours
Day 15: End Trek in Trashiyangtse, drive to Trashigang
Day 16: Morning Trashigang Sightseeing, drive to Samdrup Jongkhar
Day 17: Drive from Samdrup Jongkhar to Guwahati Airport in Assam for flight to onward destination

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Snowman Trek with Gangkar Puensum (Very Challenging)
This trek goes to the remote Lunana district and is considered to be the most difficult trek in Bhutan. The circumstances which make this a tough trek are: distances, altitude, weather conditions and remoteness.

A very fit trekking group could tackle the final stage from Tshochenchen to Bumthang (Day 22: 21 km, 13 hours) in one day, but the less fit should allow two comfortable days, and either reduce time allotted for post-trek sightseeing or else add a day to the total length of the tour.

Months: The Snowman Trek is frequently closed because of snow and is almost impossible during winter. The recommended months for this trek is mid-June to mid-October.

Day 01: Arrive Paro, transfer to Thimphu
Day 02: Full Day Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 03: Drive from Thimphu to Tashithang (Punakha), camp overnight
Day 04: Trek Tashithang – Damji 8km, 5-6 hours
Day 05: Trek Damji – Gasa 15km, 6-7 hours
Day 06: Gasa – Chamsa 13km, 6-7 hours
Day 07: Chamsa – Laya 22km, 8-9 hours
Day 08: Rest day at Laya
Day 09: Laya – Rhodophu 19km, 8-9 hours
Day 10: Rhodophu – Tarina 25km, 10-11 hours
Day 11: Tarina – Woche 17km, 6-7 hours
Day 12: Woche – Lhedi 17km, 6-7 hours
Day 13: Lhedi – Thanza 17km, 7-8 hours
Day 14: Rest day at Thanza
Day 15: Thanza – Tshorim 19km, 8-9 hours
Day 16: Tshorim – Gangkar Puensum Base Camp 16km, 6-7 hours
Day 17: Rest day at Gangkar Puensum Base Camp
Day 18: Gangkar Puensum Base Camp – Geshe Woma 14km, 6-7 hours
Day 19: Geshe Woma – Warathang 18km, 8-9 hours
Day 20: Warathang – Dhur Tshachu 14km, 5 hours
Day 21: Dhur Tshachu – Tshochenchen 16km, 8-9 hours
Day 22: Tshochenchen – Dhur (motor road) – Bumthang (Jakar) 21km, 13 hours
Day 23: Full Day Bumthang Sightseeing
Day 24: Drive from Bumthang to Trongsa, afternoon Trongsa sightseeing
Day 25: Drive from Trongsa to Paro
Day 26: Full Day Paro Sightseeing
Day 27: Fly to onward destination

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We are very grateful to have the possibility to visit this beautiful country. We will recommend it to everybody.
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We did the Jomolhari trip – it was very strenuous for middle aged Europeans who were not used to the altitude and perhaps the details we received of the trek did not adequately emphasize the severity of the walk.
-- Simon Thorley UK – April 2009
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We have been impressed by the strong involvement of the Monarchy and the government to the improvements of the wellness of the population.
-- Tiziano Trono Italy - April 2009
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I think Sangay and I worked well together really well. Very well mannered, he gives good info when needed and is always really helpful.
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The hotels and their services were beyond our expectations especially the provided food was excellent and did not cause any problems to our sensitive European stomachs.
-- Michael Layes Switzerland – Sept 2009
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Bhutan is beautiful –like a national park. People are so friendly. We were very happy to learn about the environmental concerns and see good practices take place.
-- Michael/Stephen/Norra USA – April 2009
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The itinerary was interesting and also flexible. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip here. When we finished our trek early, we were advised on other options to make the best of our time.
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