Snowman Trekking I
The Snowman Trekking is the most challenging trek in Bhutan and one of the finest in the Himalayan trekking program. It is undertaken by only a handful of trekkers each season and many groups that attempt this tough trek do not actually finish it due to problems with the high altitude or snow blocked passes.
The trek crosses eleven high passes over 4500m that define the borders of Bhutan and Tibet. Savouring views of Jomolhari and Jichu Drake, we follow trails through yak herders encampments and isolated farming settlements. Amid a constant backdrop of 7000m peaks we discover a region of tiny Buddhist monasteries and secluded villages that are isolated from the rest of Bhutan for many months of the year.
FACTS OF THE TREKKING
Trek Days : 25
Total Days in Bhutan : 30
Maximum Elevation : 5050 meters
Trek Grade : Difficult
Accommodation : Camping
ITINERARY OF THE TREKKING
Day 1 : Arrive in Paro (2230m) and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 : Sightseeing in Paro and preparation for the trek.
Day 3 : Paro - Shana (2870m) - 6h.
Day 4 : Shana - Soi Thangthangkha (3610m) - 8h.
Day 5 : Soi Thangthangkha - Jangothang (4090m) - 5h.
Day 6 : Exploration to Tshophu and Jomolhari Glacier.
Day 7 : Jangothang - Lingshi (4010m) via Nyele-la Pass (4890m) - 6h.
Day 8 : Lingshi - Chebisa (3880m) - 5h.
Day 9 : Chebisa - Shomuthang (4220m) - 7h.
Day 10 : Shomuthang - Robluthang (4160m) - 7h.
Day 11 : Robluthang - Limithang (4140m) - 7h.
Day 12 : Limithang - Laya (3840m) - 5h.
Day 13 : Rest day in Laya.
Day 14 : Laya - Rhodophu (4160m) - 7h.
Day 15 : Rhodophu - Narethang (4900m) - 6h.
Day 16 : Narethang - Tarina (3970m) - 6h.
Day 17 : Tarina - Woche (3910m) - 7h.
Day 18 : Woche - Lhedi (3700m) - 7h.
Day 19 : Lhedi - Thanza (4150m) - 8h.
Day 20 : Rest day in Thanza.
Day 21 : Thanza - Danji (4230m) - 4h.
Day 22 : Danji - Tshochena (4970m) - 6h.
Day 23 : Tshochena - Jichu Dramo (5050m) - 5h.
Day 24 : Jichu Dramo - Chukarpo (4600m) - 6h.
Day 25 : Chukarpo - Thampe Tsho (4300m) - 6h.
Day 26 : Thampe Tsho - Maurothang (3610m) - 5h.
Day 27 : Maurothang - Sephu (2500m) - 6h. Drive to Trongsa.
Day 28 : Drive to Thimphu (2330m) - 8h.
Day 29 : Sightseeing in Thimphu. Drive to Paro - 2h.
Day 30 : Final departure.
