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Bhutan Trekking Guides

Trekking in
Bhutan

Routes & Difficulty Best Seasons Permits Explained

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Every Bhutan Trek, One Place to Start

Bhutan's treks range from an easy two-day loop above Paro to a full month crossing the high Himalaya on the Snowman Trek — one of the hardest treks on Earth. Every route shares a few things in common: a mandatory licensed guide, a national park or protected-area permit, and genuinely spectacular, uncrowded trail.

Each guide below covers one trek in depth — difficulty, altitude, best season, and what permits it requires — independent of any specific tour itinerary. If you're ready to book, every guide links through to our matching tour package with full day-by-day details and pricing.

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Our Most-Asked-About Treks

01

Bumdra Trek

2 days. A short trek above Paro ending near Tiger's Nest Monastery.

02

Jomolhari Trek

8–11 days. Bhutan's classic high-altitude trek to a base camp beneath Mt. Jomolhari.

03

Snowman Trek

23–30 days. Widely considered one of the hardest treks in the world.

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Difficulty

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12 treks found

Bumthang Owl Trek

Bumthang Owl Trek

3d Easy Bumthang

A gentle forest trek through central Bhutan's Bumthang valley — a good first trek.
Bumdra Trek

Bumdra Trek

2d Easy Paro

A short trek above Paro ending near Tiger's Nest Monastery.
Druk Path Trek

Druk Path Trek

6d Moderate Paro / Thimphu

Paro to Thimphu past a string of alpine lakes and blue pine forest.
Dagala Trek

Dagala Trek

6d Moderate Thimphu

The "Thousand Lakes Trek" through remote high pastures above Thimphu.
Sagala Trek

Sagala Trek

2–3d Easy Haa

The Haa Planter's Trail through one of Bhutan's least-visited valleys.
Merak Sakteng Trek

Merak Sakteng Trek

5–7d Moderate Eastern Bhutan

Eastern Bhutan's most culturally distinctive trek, through Brokpa villages.
Jomolhari Trek

Jomolhari Trek

8–11d Strenuous Paro

Bhutan's classic high-altitude trek to a base camp beneath Mt. Jomolhari.
Laya Gasa Trek

Laya Gasa Trek

12–14d Strenuous Gasa

Bhutan's "short Snowman" — remote high passes and semi-nomadic Layap culture.
Samtengang Trek

Samtengang Trek

4d Easy Punakha

A gentle low-altitude trek from Punakha, ideal for families and winter travel.
Nabji-Korphu Trek

Nabji-Korphu Trek

6d Easy Trongsa / Zhemgang

A low-altitude community trek through Monpa villages in the Black Mountains.
Haa Valley – Nub Tshona Patta – Rigona Trek

Haa Valley – Nub Tshona Patta – Rigona Trek

6–7d Strenuous Haa

A remote circuit over seven high passes to a sacred lake above Haa valley.
Snowman Trek

Snowman Trek

23–30d Extreme Northern Bhutan

Widely considered one of the hardest treks in the world.

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Trekking Permits in Bhutan, Briefly

The details vary slightly by route, but every trek in Bhutan shares these requirements.

Licensed Guide, Always

Independent trekking isn't permitted anywhere in the country — a licensed Bhutanese guide accompanies every trek, start to finish.

Route-Specific Permits

Most treks pass through a national park or protected area requiring its own entry permit, arranged by your operator in advance.

Sustainable Development Fee

The standard SDF applies per night of your trek, the same as anywhere else in Bhutan, on top of your tourist visa.

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