Bhutan · trip style

Treks and walks in Bhutan

Sandakphu–Phalut on the Singalila ridge, Goecha La from Yuksom, the Barsey rhododendron walk, Bhutan's Druk Path and easy tea-garden and village trails. Graded by hours, height gained and terrain, with local guides and porters.

Places

Where to go for treks and walks

Chele La3,988 m

Bhutan's highest motorable pass, between Paro and Haa

Pass · best Apr – May · Oct – Nov · 0 nights

Druk Path Trek4,200 m

Five days over the ridge from Paro to Thimphu, past high lakes

Trek route · best Apr – May · Oct – Nov · 4–5 nights

Gasa2,800 m

Hot springs and a frontier dzong at the top of the Mo Chhu

Hill town · best Oct – Apr · 1 nights

Paro2,200 m

Tiger's Nest, the airport valley and Bhutan's red rice fields

Valley · best Mar – May · Sep – Nov · 2–3 nights

Phobjikha and Gangtey2,900 m

A wide glacial valley where black-necked cranes spend the winter

Valley · best Nov – Feb · 1–2 nights

Experiences

Things to do

3–4 hours from Paro Early morning views of Jomolhari Chele La · Free; car and guide as part of your day…

2–3 hours Hike down to Kila Goemba nunnery Chele La · Free; small offering welcome

1–3 hours Walk the ridge above Chele La Chele La · Free

45 minutes at the pass Raise prayer flags at the pass Chele La · ₹300–1,500 for a set of flags, indicati…

4–5 hours Day one: the climb to Jele Dzong Druk Path Trek · Included in your trek package

Overnight A night by Jimilang Tsho Druk Path Trek · Included in your trek package

Half a day Phajoding and the descent to Thimphu Druk Path Trek · Included in your trek package

5–7 hours return Phajoding day hike from Thimphu Druk Path Trek · Free; guide and car as part of your day…

Stays

Where to sleep

budget

Hotel Olathang Heritage hotel · Paro ₹4,500–7,500 per room night, indicative comfort

Dewachen Hotel Hotel · Phobjikha and Gangtey ₹7,000–12,000 per room night, indicative premium

COMO Uma Paro Resort · Paro ₹45,000–80,000 per room night, indicative premium

Gangtey Lodge Resort · Phobjikha and Gangtey ₹60,000–1,00,000 per room night, indicative

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