Wild Snowman Trek 25 Days

 

This trek considered to be the one of the toughest trek in the world because of its altitude, distance, climate and remoteness. The Lunana region of Kingdom is one of the most beautiful areas to visit in the Kingdom and least visited.
Day1 Flight to Paro: (Sight seeing)
Day2 Paro – Thimphu (A day hike to Taksang and drive to Thimphu). 
Day3 Thimphu – Punakha: (Sight Seeing)
Day4 Punakha- Geon Damji - Gasa. (Trek starts). 
Day5 Gasa - Halt,
Day6 Gasa - Koena
Day7  Koena - Laya
Day8 Laya halt to rest and explore Laya village.
Day9 Laya - Rodophu
Day10 Rodophu - Narithang
Day11 Narithang - Tarina
Day12  Tarina - Woche
Day13  Woche - Lhedi
Day14  Lhedi - Thanza
Day15 Thanza halt. For rest.
Day16 Thanza - Tshochena
Day17 Tshochena - Jichu Dramo
Day18 Jichu Dramo - Chukarpo
Day19 Chukarpo - Tampetsho
Day20 Tampetsho - Maorothang
Day21 Maorothang - Nikachu (Trek ends).
Day22 Nikachu drive to Wangdue Phodrang - Thimphu
Day23 Thimphu (Sightseeing). 
Day24 Thimphu – Sight seeing  – Paro
Day 25 Paro – Paro International Airport for departure.

 

Reminder:

March to October. (July & August heavy rain fall).

Climate:

Days are normally warm. Nights can at times be (general) very cool and in winter even below the freezing point. Monsoon showers in summer (heaviest in July, August) and sometimes even in spring and autumn.

Trek Grade: Strenuous Trek

Group size: Minimum 4 pax.

 

WHAT TO BRING:

Practical and comfortable clothes are appropriate (according to season). Preferably cotton for summer. Woolen clothing for the evenings and winter.

 

For Trekking:

Warm sleeping bag (down, -0-5 degree Celsius), strong comfortable trekking boots – water resistant for the rainy season (June – August), several pairs of socks and vests, warm clothing (especially a down jacket for higher altitudes) for the evenings, rain coat or umbrella, torch (flashlight), water flask, a hat or head scarf, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, disinfectant tablets for water, insect repellent, antibiotic ointment and antihistamine cream for insect bites (summer), Aspirin – incase of altitude sickness, pillow case, wet packed tissue paper.

 

NOTE: For trekking a load of 25 kilos is allowed.