Snowman Trek Itinerary (Paro to Paro – 24 Days)
Day 1 – Arrival in Paro (2,250 m)
Warm welcome at Paro International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Evening trek briefing & traditional Bhutanese dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Olathang or similar
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Acclimatization Hike to Tiger’s Nest – Paro Valley (3,120 m)
Morning hike to the legendary Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest). Afternoon visit to Kyichu Lhakhang. Evening at leisure in Paro.
Accommodation: Hotel Olathang or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 – Drive Paro to Gunitsawa (2,850 m) – Trek to Sharna Zampa (2,870 m)
Drive: 1.5 hrs (Paro → Gunitsawa, 40 km)
Trek: 2–3 hrs, 7 km, mostly forest trail
Camp: Sharna Zampa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – Sharna Zampa to Soi Thangthangkha (3,610 m)
Trek: 7–8 hrs, 20 km, gradual ascent through rhododendron forests
Camp: Soi Thangthangkha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – Soi Thangthangkha to Jangothang Base Camp (4,080 m)
Trek: 6–7 hrs, 19 km, stunning views of Mount Jomolhari (7,326 m)
Camp: Jangothang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 – Acclimatization Day at Jangothang (4,080 m)
Optional side hike to Jomolhari Glacier or Jichu Drake Base (5,000 m).
Camp: Jangothang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – Jangothang to Lingshi (4,010 m)
Trek: 7 hrs, 18 km, cross Nyile La Pass (4,890 m) with breathtaking panoramas
Camp: Lingshi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 – Lingshi to Chebisa (3,850 m)
Trek: 5 hrs, 10 km, easy and scenic day, visit Lingshi Dzong en route
Camp: Chebisa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 – Chebisa to Shomuthang (4,220 m)
Trek: 7 hrs, 17 km, crossing Gobula Pass (4,350 m)
Camp: Shomuthang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 – Shomuthang to Robluthang (4,160 m)
Trek: 7–8 hrs, 18 km, over Jarela Pass (4,750 m)
Camp: Robluthang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 – Robluthang to Limithang (4,140 m)
Trek: 7–8 hrs, 19 km, cross Shinge La Pass (4,930 m)
Camp: Limithang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 – Limithang to Laya (3,840 m)
Trek: 5 hrs, 10 km, descend through forest and yak pastures
Camp: Laya Village
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 – Rest Day at Laya (3,840 m)
Cultural exploration, optional hot bath
Camp: Laya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 – Laya to Rodophu (4,160 m)
Trek: 7–8 hrs, 19 km, gradual climb through forest and alpine meadows
Camp: Rodophu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 – Rodophu to Narethang (4,900 m)
Trek: 7 hrs, 18 km, cross alpine ridges with Himalayan panoramas
Camp: Narethang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16 – Narethang to Tarina (3,970 m)
Trek: 6–7 hrs, 18 km, over Karchung La (5,120 m)
Camp: Tarina
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17 – Tarina to Woche (3,940 m)
Trek: 5 hrs, 12 km, forest and riverside trail
Camp: Woche
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18 – Woche to Lhedi (3,900 m)
Trek: 6–7 hrs, 17 km, cross Keche La (4,650 m)
Camp: Lhedi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 19 – Lhedi to Thanza (4,150 m)
Trek: 7 hrs, 18 km, gradual ascent along Pho Chhu Valley
Camp: Thanza
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 20 – Thanza to Tshorim (5,120 m)
Trek: 7–8 hrs, 18 km, ascending toward Gophu La
Camp: Tshorim
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 21 – Tshorim – Cross Gophu La (5,230 m) – Descend to Geshe Woma (4,200 m)
Trek: 6 hrs, 15 km, highest point of the Snowman Trek
Camp: Geshe Woma
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 22 – Geshe Woma to Dur (2,650 m) – Drive to Bumthang
Trek: 6 hrs, 18 km, final descent
Drive: 2 hrs, 35 km (Dur → Bumthang)
Hotel: Rinchhenling Lodge, Jakar or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 23 – Bumthang → Paro (Domestic Flight)
Morning domestic flight from Bumthang to Paro (approx. 1–1.5 hrs).
Arrival in Paro; transfer to hotel or prepare for onward international flight.
Hotel: Hotel Olathang or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 24 – Departure from Paro
After breakfast, transfer to Paro International Airport for onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
