Trekking in
Bhutan
Planning Your Trek
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.
Trek Guides
Choose Your Trek, by Difficulty
Easy — 2–3 Days
01
Bumthang Owl Trek
3 days. A gentle forest trek through central Bhutan's Bumthang valley — a good first trek. Full guide, itinerary & booking available.
02
Bumdra Trek
2 days, easy–moderate. A short trek above Paro ending near Tiger's Nest Monastery. Full guide, itinerary & booking available.
Moderate — 3–7 Days
03
Druk Path Trek
4 days. Paro to Thimphu past a string of alpine lakes. Full guide, itinerary & booking available.
04
Dagala Trek
4 days. The "Thousand Lakes Trek" through remote high pastures. Full guide, itinerary & booking available.
05
Sagala Trek
3 days. The Haa Planter's Trail through one of Bhutan's least-visited valleys. Full guide, itinerary & booking available.
09
Merak Sakteng Trek
5–7 days. Eastern Bhutan's most culturally distinctive trek, through the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary and Brokpa villages. Full guide available.
Strenuous — 8–14 Days
06
Jomolhari Trek
8–11 days. Bhutan's classic high-altitude trek to a base camp beneath Mount Jomolhari (7,326m). Full guide, itinerary & booking available.
08
Laya Gasa Trek
12–14 days. Bhutan's "short Snowman" — remote high passes and the unique culture of the semi-nomadic Layap people. Full guide available.
Extreme — 24+ Days
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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