27 Nights | 28 Days
One of the most difficult treks in the World!
Highlight:
- Achievement of one of the World’s most difficult treks
- A route through the habitat of rare wildlife
- Breathtaking views of many unclimbed peaks over 24000 ft
- Cultural touring and sightseeing in 6 different districts of Bhutan; visit ornately carved, splendidly painted ancient Buddhist monasteries, Dzongs (fortress-monasteries)
Experience the Bhutan that only Few Travelers Get to See!
Considered one of the strongest contender and most difficult treks in the world, it takes us through one of the wildest and remotest regions of the Himalayan world. The Trek is strenuous, crossing eleven passes, three of which are well over 5,000 meters. This is the trip of lifetime for walkers, like you who dream of a major expedition in the style of the first foreign explorers to the Himalaya. We hike, beneath sky-piercing peaks, like Mt. Gangkar Puensum, the most scared mountain in Bhutan and through the heart of one of nature’s most spectacular mountainous landscapes, past turquoise lakes and remote highlands yak herder’s village. This trek ranks among the most challenging anywhere and takes you through remote areas of Bhutan that few travelers- and even few Bhutanese ever see.
Important Note
Most of our trips take place during busy and festival season so it is difficult to secure reservations on Druk Air and Hotels in every places. We request you to book as far in advance as possible to confirm the reservation you choose and do not hesitate to contact us at the last minute if free time suddenly comes your way.
28 Day Moderate Touring & Most Difficult Trekking
| Trip Duration | 28 days |
| Trekking Days | 22 days |
| Trekking Grade | Most Difficult |
| Season | Mid May to Mid August |
| Min. Group Size | 2 participants |
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Paro by Druk Air
- Day 2: Paro sightseeing
Trek Begins
- Day 3: Paro Drukgyal Dzong to Shana (Distance: 17 km; Time: 5 -6 hours)
- Day 4: Shana to Thangthangkha (Distance: 22 km; Time: 6 – 7 hours)
- Day 5: Thangthangkha to Jangothang (Distance: 19 km; Time: 5-6 hours)
- Day 6: Jangothang to Lingshi (Distance: 18 km; 5-6 hours)
- Day 7: Lingshi to Chebisa (Distance: 10 km; 5-6 hours)
- Day 8: Chebisa to Shomuthang (Distance: 17 km; 6-7 hours)
- Day 9: Shomuthang to Robluthang (Distance: 18 km; 6-7 hours)
- Day 10: Robluthang to Limithang (Distance: 19 km; 6-7 hours)
- Day 11: Limithang to Laya (Distance: 10 km; 4-5 hours)
- Day 12: Explore Laya
- Day 13: Laya to Rodophu (Distance: 19 km; 6-7 hours)
- Day 14: Rodophu to Narethang (Distance: 18 km; 5-6 hours)
- Day 15: Narethang to Tarina (Distance: 18 km; 5-6 hours)
- Day 16: Tarina to Woche (Distance: 17 km; 5 hours)
- Day 17: Woche to Lhedi (Distance: 17 km; 5 – 6 hours)
- Day 18: Lhedi to Thanza (Distance: 17 km; 5 – 6 hours)
- Day 19: Thanza to Tsochena (Distance: 20 km; 7 – 8 hours)
- Day 20: Tsochena to Jichu Dramo (Distance: 14 km; 4 – 5 hours)
- Day 21: Jichu Dramo to Chukarpo (Distance: 18 km; 5 – 6 hours)
- Day 22: Chukarpo to Thampe Tso (Distance: 18 km; 5 – 6 hours)
- Day 23: Thampe Tso to Maurothang (Distance: 14 km; 5 hours)
- Day 24: Maurothang to Sephu (near Tongsa) (Distance: 14 km; 5 hours)
End of the Trek
- Day 25: Trongsa to Thimphu
- Day 26: Thimphu sightseeing
- Day 27: Thimphu to Paro
- Day 28: Depart by Druk Air
Choosing a Trek by Trip Rating
Important Note
Anyone who does not have problem with all day hike should find our easy treks manageable and anyone with backpacking experience with good shape generally should have no trouble with a rigorous trek.
Trekking Grade: Most Difficult
Physically more challenging and more suited to regular hill-walkers who are used to extended days and who are competent over difficult terrain. The trek involves several days of camping at high altitudes.
Trip Overview:
Moderate touring with most Rigorous Trekking Adventure
Trekking (with only a light daypack) 4-7 hours per day over varying terrain.
Lodging Overview:
21 nights tent camping during trek and 7 nights in best available hotels and resorts on double occupancy basis with private bath.
Meals
Our selected hotels and restaurants offer delicious Chinese, continental, Bhutanese and Indian Cuisine. On trek, well trained cooks prepare dishes suitable to western taste ranging from Continental to Chinese and Bhutanese to Indian.