Tour overview

The Snowman trek route passes through yak herders’ camp at 3980 m, grazing ground of Blue Sheep, remote village of Laya and Thanza and crossing over many passes namely Nyeli La (4890 m), Jhari La (4747 m), Shingela (5005 m), Jaze La (5050 m), camping near Tsho Chena lake (4800 m) and Thampe Tsho at 4200 m. You can view Mt. Jomolhari (7314 m), Masagang (7165 m), Table mountain (7100 m) and Gangla Karchung (6395 m).

Snowman Trek Cost

The costs given below are inclusive of sustainable development fee (SDF) of US $ 100 per person per night and Bhutan visa fee US $ 40 per person.

Entrance fees for monuments and festivals visits to be paid separately.

2 pax: US $ 11950 per person.

3 pax and above: US $ 11650 per person.

Nature of trip: Privately guided Bhutan travel.

Included

  • Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
  • Bhutan Visa Fee
  • Accommodation: (twin / double sharing basis). Single room supplement is extra
  • All Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
  • Certified English Speaking Local Guide
  • All transportation within the country including airport transfers.
  • Bottled Water

Not Included

  • Air Fare
  • Insurance Premiums
  • Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
  • Personal Expenses (Beverages/laundries/Tips)
  • Entrance fees for museums / monuments & festival visit.
  • Cost for any services not mentioned in the “Cost Include head”.

Snowman trek – Highlights

Scenic landscapes.
Meet the people of remote Himalayas.
Visit remote Bhutanese villages and farmhouses.
Visit dzongs (Forts), ancient temples and monasteries.
Witness archery matches.

Trip facts

One of the top 10 toughest treks in the world.
Trek duration: 25 days.
Difficulty level: Very difficult.
Highest elevation: 5320 m.
Best time for trek: March – May & Sep. – November.

Sketch Itinerary

Day 1. Arrive Paro and sightseeing | Altitude: 2200 m.
Day 2. Hike to Taktsang monastery (Paro Taktsang) – Shana camp (Start of snowman trek in Bhutan).
Day 3. Sharna to Thang Thangka | Hike: 22 Km | Time: 7 – 8 hours | Altitude: 3610 m | Ascent: 770 m | Descent: 10 m.
Day 4. Thang Thanka – Jangothang | 19 Km | Altitude: 4080 m | Hike: 5 – 6 hours | Ascent 480 m.
Day 5. Rest day in Jangothang – Acclimatization for Snowman trek in Bhutan.
Day 6. Jangothang to Lingshi | 17 Km | Altitude: 4000 m | Hike: 6 – 7 hours.
Day 7. Lingshi to Chebisa | 10 Km | Altitude: 3880 m | Hike: 5 – 6 hours | Ascent: 280 m | Descent: 410 m.
Day 8. Chebisa to Shomuthang | 17 Km | Altitude: 4220 m | Hike: 6-7 hours | Ascent: 890 m | Descent: 540 m.
Day 9. Shomuthang – Robluthang | 18 Km | Altitude: 4,160 m | Hike: 6 – 7 hours | Ascent: 700 m | Descent: 760 m.
Day 10. Robluthang – Limithang | 19 Km | Altitude 4,140 m | Hike: 6-7 hours | Ascent: 850 m | Descent: 870 m.
Day 11. Limithang – Laya | 10 Km | Altitude: 3840 m | Hike: 4 – 5 hours | Ascent: 60 m | Descent: 340 m.
Day 12. Rest day in Laya – Acclimatization for Snowman trek.
Day 13. Laya – Rodufu | 19 Km | Hike: 6 to 7 hours | Altitude: 4160 m.
Day 14. Rodufu – Narethang | 16 Km | Hike: 8 to 9 hours | Altitude: 4900 m.
Day 15. Narethang – Tarina | 18 Km | Hike: 5 to 6 hours | Altitude: 4020 m.
Day 16. Tarina – Woche | 15 Km | Hike: 5 to 6 hours | Altitude: 3940 m.
Day 17. Woche – Lhedi | 19 Km | Hike: 7 to 8 hours | Altitude: 3600 m.
Day 18. Lhedi – Thanza | 19 km | Hike: 6 to 7 hours | Altitude: 4080 m.
Day 19. Rest day in Thanza | Altitude: 4080 m (13,300 ft.) – Acclimatization for Snowman trek in Bhutan.
Day 20. Thanza – Danji | 8 Km | Hike: 4 hours | Altitude: 4600 m.
Day 21. Danji – Tsho Chena | 12 km | Hike: 5 hours | Altitude: 4800 m.
Day 22. Tsho Chena – Jichu dramo | 14 Km | Hike: 4 to 5 hours | Altitude: 4880 m.
Day 23. Jichu Dramo – Chukarpo | 18 Km | Hike: 5 to 6 hours | Altitude: 4950 m.
Day 24. Chukarpo – Thampe Tsho | 18 km | Hike: 5 to 6 hours | Altitude: 4200 m.
Day 25. Thampe Tsho – Maurothang | 14 Km | Hike: 5 hours | Altitude: 3550 m.
Day 26. Maurothang – Nikachu Chazam – Punakha | 23 Km | Hike: 7 to 8 hours (End of Snowman trek in Bhutan)
Day 27. Punakha sightseeing – Thimphu sightseeing | 76 km | Drive: 3 hours | Altitude: 2334 m.
Day 28. Thimphu sightseeing – Paro | 54 km | Drive: 1 hour | Altitude: 2200 m.
Day 29. Paro – Departure (End of Snowman trek in Bhutan itinerary).