For those who are looking to bask in Bhutan\u2019s stunning scenic views, but perhaps are new to trekking or just want something a little quicker, the Druk Path, Dagala Lakes & Tsaluna Treks are excellent options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. The Druk Path Trek <\/strong>(see more details)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This trek involves 6 days of trekking <\/strong>and is a great introduction to trekking in Bhutan. Starting near Paro, the hike will take you through rhododendrons, alpine woods and beautiful vistas, the hills bursting with wildflowers in the spring. Along the way you\u2019ll be met by pristine mountain lakes and stunning views of Gangkar Puensum, the highest unclimbed peak in the world. Comparatively this is a fairly easy trek and most of the time you are between 2500 and 4000m (8000 to 13000 feet).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. The Dagala Lakes Trek<\/strong> (see more details)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This <\/strong>4 day trek <\/strong>takes you up into the mountains to some of Bhutan\u2019s most beautiful alpine lakes. On top of the astounding lake views, you\u2019ll also catch sight of phenomenal mountain ranges, the Dagala range, and Thimphu as well as pass yak herders and traditional villages, making for a culturally immersive experience. Though it\u2019s a short trek the trek passes over a number of 4,000 meter passes and climbs steeply in several sections. As it is a less popular trek you might just get the trail to yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. The Tsaluna Trek <\/strong>(see more details)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re really short on time this moderate 3 day trek is basically a shorter version of the Druk Path Trek. The trail takes you across the mountains dividing the Paro and Thimphu valleys, winding through flourishing rhododendron forests and high altitude lakes brimming with fish. All the while you\u2019ll be met with great views of Mt. Jomolhari, Chomolhari, and other picturesque snow-capped peaks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of Bhutan\u2019s Best<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3 Options for Longer & More Challenging Treks in Bhutan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. The Jomolhari Trek <\/strong>(see more details)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want something a little more challenging, The Jomolhari trek is one of Bhutan\u2019s most popular treks. This 8 day trek highlights the Bhutanese landscape\u2019s great diversity, taking you through lush forests, meadows, and bamboo to the high pastureland where yak herders graze their animals. You\u2019ll journey across both Bhonte La pass (4,890m) and Takhung La pass (4,520m), garnering spectacular views of Mt. Jomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. The Beautiful Laya-Gasa Trek<\/strong> 12 days<\/strong> (see more details)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This wondrous 12 day trek is a more extensive version of the Jumolhari Trek. It is medium to difficult and takes you up and down through diverse terrain and rich wildlife, offering views of snow-capped mountains, rhododendron, yaks, and glacial lakes. On the trail lies the fascinating \u2018hidden land\u2019 of Laya, where the people are known for their distinctive dress, specifically the women\u2019s conical bamboo hats. As the trek continues you\u2019ll pass waterfalls on your way to Gasa where you can view the amazing Gasa Dzong and enjoy a bath in a natural hot spring that\u2019s famous for their medicinal properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 3 .The Snowman Trek <\/strong>(see more details)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Snowman Trek is in a league by itself and a great choice if your looking for a real challenge. Widely regarded as one of the most difficult treks on earth, the 25 day long trek is Bhutan\u2019s most famous trek, taking adventurers across the Himalayan border between Bhutan and Tibet. It crosses 11 incredible passes the tallest of them being Gangla Karchung La at 5230m, Jaze La, 5251m, Loju La, 5155m and Rinchenzoe La, 5332m. One major challenge of this trek is the isolated nature of it, making helicopter evacuation extremely difficult. Because this trek takes you to such high altitudes your window of opportunity to do it is slimmer, as it often closes due to heavy snow. The best time to go would be during October after the monsoon ends but before the snow comes to the passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are just 6 amazing treks Bhutan has to offer, if none of those quite meet your fancy check out these other options for Trekking in Bhutan<\/a>. Note that we combine most of our trekking packages with several days of touring Bhutan. If you are interested in just the trekking portion of a package please don\u2019t hesitate to ask. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Related Reading: Flickr Image Credit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rajarshi MITRA<\/a> Bhutan, known as the land of the thundering dragon, is a place unlike any other, preserved and undiluted from the rest of the world.Their active desire to safe-keep their land and it\u2019s traditions has made it so that outsiders have only been granted entrance in the past 45 years. Even now the number of visitors is limited to about 40,000 yearly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":375,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,10],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"View](\"https:\/\/www.yakholidays.com\/siteblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/view-from-druk-path-trek-640x480.jpg\")
View From The Druk Path Trek <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Suspension](\"https:\/\/www.yakholidays.com\/siteblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/suspension-bridge-along-dagala-trek-640x480.jpg\")
Suspension bridge along the Dagala Trek <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Beautiful](\"https:\/\/www.yakholidays.com\/siteblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/beautiful-rhododendron-in-full-bloom-640x480.jpg\")
Beautiful Rhododendron in Full Bloom <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Mount](\"https:\/\/www.yakholidays.com\/siteblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mount-jomolhari-640x480.jpg\")
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Yak in Front of the High Himalayas on the Laya-Gasa Trek <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Oomta](\"https:\/\/www.yakholidays.com\/siteblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/oomta-lake-on-snowman-trek.jpg\")
Oomta Lake on Snowman Trek <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Discover Bhutan\u2019s Best Trekking Seasons<\/a>
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