Bhutan Snowman Trek with Greg Mortimer

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The Bhutan Snowman Trek is everything that is written and said about it. Spectacular landscapes, amazing people and culture and physically challenging unless you are super fit.

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27 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

15 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Strenuous

Highly demanding activities designed for individuals with excellent physical fitness.

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Highlights

Undertake one of the world’s most formidable treks - successfully operated by us for over two decades

Traverse 11 remote Himalayan passes, including Rinchen Zoe La (5326m/17,471ft) and Karakachu La (5165m/16,946ft)

Camp in pristine wilderness beside sacred lakes, glacial rivers and remote yak herder camps

Trek deep into Lunana, Bhutan’s most isolated region, snowbound for much of the year

Itinerary

The Snowman Trek is the ultimate rugged traverse of Bhutan through the isolated Lunana region. Regarded as Bhutan’s most formidable trekking challenge, the Snowman Trek is a true Himalayan benchmark - remote, rugged, and undertaken by only a handful of trekkers each season.
Over 27 days, this fully supported expedition traverses a chain of 11 high-altitude passes, including Rinchen Zoe La (5326m/17,471ft) and Karakachu La (5165m/16,946ft) to reach Lunana, the most remote region of Bhutan, snowbound for much of the year.
The route ventures deep into Bhutan’s mountain wilderness, weaving through stark ridgelines, sacred lakes, and high valleys shadowed by 7000m (22,965ft) giants like Jomolhari, Gangchenta and Table Mountain. Along the way, you’ll pass yak herder camps and remote villages where traditional life endures far from the modern world.
With our decades of Himalayan expertise, trusted local crew and strong logistical support, this is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for seasoned trekkers ready to step well beyond the ordinary.

day 1Join in Paro (2,200 m / 7,218 ft)

Welcome to Bhutan! On arrival in Paro (2,200 m / 7,218 ft), clear customs and immigration before meeting your World Expeditions representative. From the airport, it is a short drive through Paro’s main street to our accommodation.
In the afternoon, we will come together for a group briefing with your leader, who will outline what to expect on the trek and the journey ahead. The briefing will include a gear check and an opportunity to ask questions and make any final preparations.
Depending on our arrival time, we will also explore the main part of Paro and visit the National Museum, providing a relaxed introduction to Bhutan before the adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Hotel Drukchen, Paro

Meals

Lunch and Dinner

day 2Paro Valley & Taktsang Monastery (3,120 m / 10,236 ft)

day 3Drive via Drukgyel Dzong to Shana & Trek to Shiring Karup (3,100 m / 10,171 ft) – 1.5–2 hrs driving, 6 km / 3.7 mi, approx. 4 hrs trekking

day 4Trek to Soi Thangthangkha (3,620 m / 11,877 ft) – 12 km / 7.5 mi, approx. 5 hrs trekking

day 5Trek to Jangothang (4,100 m / 13,451 ft) – 13.6 km / 8.5 mi, approx. 4–5 hrs

day 6Jangothang Acclimatisation Day (4,100 m / 13,451 ft)

day 7Cross Nyile La (4,890 m / 16,043 ft) to Lingshi Village (4,010 m / 13,156 ft) – 15 km / 9.3 mi, approx. 7 hrs

day 8Trek to Chebisa Village (3,880 m / 12,730 ft) – 11 km / 6.8 mi, approx. 4–5 hrs

day 9Cross Gombu La (4,440 m / 14,567 ft) to Shomuthang (4,221 m / 13,848 ft) – 12 km / 7.5 mi, approx. 7–8 hrs

day 10Cross Jare La (4,760 m / 15,617 ft) to Robluthang (4,140 m / 13,583 ft) – 9 km / 5.6 mi, approx. 6–7 hrs

day 11Cross Sinche La (5,005 m / 16,421 ft) to Lemithang (4,150 m / 13,615 ft) – 14 km / 8.7 mi, approx. 7–8 hrs

day 12Trek to Laya Village (3,800 m / 12,467 ft) – 11 km / 6.8 mi, approx. 4 hrs

day 13Rest Day in Laya (3,800 m / 12,467 ft)

day 14Trek to Rodophu (4,215 m / 13,829 ft) – 18 km / 11.2 mi, approx. 7–8 hrs

day 15Cross Tsemo La (4,905 m / 16,093 ft) to Narethang (4,900 m / 16,076 ft) – 11 km / 6.8 mi, approx. 6–7 hrs

day 16Cross Karakachu La (5,165 m / 16,946 ft) to Tarina (3,880 m / 12,730 ft) – 16 km / 9.9 mi, approx. 8–9 hrs

day 17Trek to Green Lake (4,450 m / 14,600 ft) – 14 km / 8.7 mi, approx. 7 hrs

day 18Cross Keche La (4,670 m / 15,322 ft) to Chozo (4,070 m / 13,353 ft) – 20 km / 12.4 mi, approx. 8–9 hrs

day 19Rest Day in Chozo (4,070 m / 13,353 ft)

day 20Cross Sintia La (5,140 m / 16,864 ft) to Tshochena (4,940 m / 16,207 ft) – 14 km / 8.7 mi, approx. 9 hrs

day 21Cross Loju La (5,100 m / 16,732 ft) to Jichu Dramo (5,020 m / 16,470 ft) – 10 km / 6.2 mi, approx. 5–6 hrs

day 22Cross Rinchen Zoe La (5,326 m / 17,474 ft) to Chukarpo (4,600 m / 15,092 ft) – 15 km / 9.3 mi, approx. 8–9 hrs

day 23Trek to Tampoe Tsho (4,330 m / 14,206 ft) – 15 km / 9.3 mi, approx. 6–7 hrs

day 24Cross Tempe La (4,665 m / 15,305 ft) – 10 km / 6.2 mi, approx. 7–8 hrs

day 25Trek to Marothang (3,680 m / 12,073 ft) & Drive to Punakha (1,300 m / 4,265 ft) – approx. 1–2 hrs trekking, 2–3 hrs driving

day 26Drive to Paro (2,200 m / 7,218 ft) via Thimphu (2,334 m / 7,656 ft) – approx. 6 hrs driving

day 27In Paro (2,200 m / 7,218 ft) – Services Concludes

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Accommodation

Good quality accommodation in Paro and ThimphuAccommodation in fully serviced wilderness campsites

Meals

All meals during the trip: 26 breakfasts, 26 lunches and 26 dinners

Transport

Private transportation

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Bhutan Government visa and sustainability feesAll park entrance fees and trekking permitsAirport transfers if arriving on Day 1 and Day 27Group medical kitPortable High Altitude Chamber (PAC) and satellite phoneAnimals to carry up to 20kg of personal equipmentAll group camping equipmentSightseeing and entrance fees as listed

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Itinerary

day 1Join in Paro (2,200 m / 7,218 ft)

day 2Paro Valley & Taktsang Monastery (3,120 m / 10,236 ft)

day 3Drive via Drukgyel Dzong to Shana & Trek to Shiring Karup (3,100 m / 10,171 ft) – 1.5–2 hrs driving, 6 km / 3.7 mi, approx. 4 hrs trekking

day 4Trek to Soi Thangthangkha (3,620 m / 11,877 ft) – 12 km / 7.5 mi, approx. 5 hrs trekking

day 5Trek to Jangothang (4,100 m / 13,451 ft) – 13.6 km / 8.5 mi, approx. 4–5 hrs

day 6Jangothang Acclimatisation Day (4,100 m / 13,451 ft)

day 7Cross Nyile La (4,890 m / 16,043 ft) to Lingshi Village (4,010 m / 13,156 ft) – 15 km / 9.3 mi, approx. 7 hrs

day 8Trek to Chebisa Village (3,880 m / 12,730 ft) – 11 km / 6.8 mi, approx. 4–5 hrs

day 9Cross Gombu La (4,440 m / 14,567 ft) to Shomuthang (4,221 m / 13,848 ft) – 12 km / 7.5 mi, approx. 7–8 hrs

day 10Cross Jare La (4,760 m / 15,617 ft) to Robluthang (4,140 m / 13,583 ft) – 9 km / 5.6 mi, approx. 6–7 hrs

day 11Cross Sinche La (5,005 m / 16,421 ft) to Lemithang (4,150 m / 13,615 ft) – 14 km / 8.7 mi, approx. 7–8 hrs

day 12Trek to Laya Village (3,800 m / 12,467 ft) – 11 km / 6.8 mi, approx. 4 hrs

day 13Rest Day in Laya (3,800 m / 12,467 ft)

day 14Trek to Rodophu (4,215 m / 13,829 ft) – 18 km / 11.2 mi, approx. 7–8 hrs

day 15Cross Tsemo La (4,905 m / 16,093 ft) to Narethang (4,900 m / 16,076 ft) – 11 km / 6.8 mi, approx. 6–7 hrs

day 16Cross Karakachu La (5,165 m / 16,946 ft) to Tarina (3,880 m / 12,730 ft) – 16 km / 9.9 mi, approx. 8–9 hrs

day 17Trek to Green Lake (4,450 m / 14,600 ft) – 14 km / 8.7 mi, approx. 7 hrs

day 18Cross Keche La (4,670 m / 15,322 ft) to Chozo (4,070 m / 13,353 ft) – 20 km / 12.4 mi, approx. 8–9 hrs

day 19Rest Day in Chozo (4,070 m / 13,353 ft)

day 20Cross Sintia La (5,140 m / 16,864 ft) to Tshochena (4,940 m / 16,207 ft) – 14 km / 8.7 mi, approx. 9 hrs

day 21Cross Loju La (5,100 m / 16,732 ft) to Jichu Dramo (5,020 m / 16,470 ft) – 10 km / 6.2 mi, approx. 5–6 hrs

day 22Cross Rinchen Zoe La (5,326 m / 17,474 ft) to Chukarpo (4,600 m / 15,092 ft) – 15 km / 9.3 mi, approx. 8–9 hrs

day 23Trek to Tampoe Tsho (4,330 m / 14,206 ft) – 15 km / 9.3 mi, approx. 6–7 hrs

day 24Cross Tempe La (4,665 m / 15,305 ft) – 10 km / 6.2 mi, approx. 7–8 hrs

day 25Trek to Marothang (3,680 m / 12,073 ft) & Drive to Punakha (1,300 m / 4,265 ft) – approx. 1–2 hrs trekking, 2–3 hrs driving

day 26Drive to Paro (2,200 m / 7,218 ft) via Thimphu (2,334 m / 7,656 ft) – approx. 6 hrs driving

day 27In Paro (2,200 m / 7,218 ft) – Services Concludes

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Itinerary

day 1Join in Paro (2,200 m / 7,218 ft)

day 2Paro Valley & Taktsang Monastery (3,120 m / 10,236 ft)

day 3Drive via Drukgyel Dzong to Shana & Trek to Shiring Karup (3,100 m / 10,171 ft) – 1.5–2 hrs driving, 6 km / 3.7 mi, approx. 4 hrs trekking

day 4Trek to Soi Thangthangkha (3,620 m / 11,877 ft) – 12 km / 7.5 mi, approx. 5 hrs trekking

day 5Trek to Jangothang (4,100 m / 13,451 ft) – 13.6 km / 8.5 mi, approx. 4–5 hrs

day 6Jangothang Acclimatisation Day (4,100 m / 13,451 ft)

day 7Cross Nyile La (4,890 m / 16,043 ft) to Lingshi Village (4,010 m / 13,156 ft) – 15 km / 9.3 mi, approx. 7 hrs

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