TrekkingStrenuous
Snowman Trek - 35 Days
An extension of the Laya Gasa Trek into the remote Lunana region, with camps frequently above 5,000m — Lonely Planet calls it one of the most difficult treks in the world.
20 Nights / 35 Days Best season: Summer months (unlike most other Bhutan high-altitude treks) Paro
Overview
The Snowman Trek is an extension of the Laya Gasa Trek, penetrating the most remote high-altitude areas of Bhutan's Himalayas. Trekkers move through the Lunana region with camps frequently stationed above 5,000m, sometimes on snow. Lonely Planet describes it as one of the most difficult treks in the world — many groups abandon the attempt due to altitude or snow-blocked passes, but those who finish describe it as extraordinarily rewarding.
- Views of Mt. Jomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake
- High-altitude passes exceeding 16,000 feet
- The Laya community and remote Lunana district
- Gasa Hot Springs
- Taktsang Monastery cliffside hike near the start
Daily Itinerary
Arrive in Paro.
Meals: DinnerStay: 3-star hotel, Paro
Included
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- 3-star hotel/resort accommodation (twin/double sharing)
- E-visa processing
- Private guide and driver with vehicle
- All buffet meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening tea)
- Domestic transportation and airport transfers
- Sightseeing with entrance fees per itinerary
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Bottled water throughout
- Trekking camping equipment and porter haulage
Excluded
- International/domestic airfares
- Travel and medical insurance
- Guide/driver airfare costs
- Services not explicitly listed
- Strike, mishap, or political unrest expenses
- Refreshments and personal beverages
- Staff gratuities