Bhutan Trekking

Rough terrains, snow-capped mountains and wilderness, Bhutan has all in its lap. The panoramic mountains extends to all possible ways and beckon discoverers to dig out the beauty, hidden in the shades of mountain or somewhere in between the messy branches and trees. Well, an exhilarating way to stand amidst all is to trek.

Bhutan is situated at the eastern end of the Himalaya Mountains and is surrounded to the east west and south by India. Also called by Bhutanese as the Land of the Thunder Dragon, the nation's beauty lies in some adventure trekking routes, which by passes through the religious Gompas, monasteries, mountains, valleys and jungles. Tourist from all across the world, visit the place and stay for long days, until they catch hold of tourist attractions here.

Best Time for trekking in Bhuttan

The adventure of trekking is categorized according to tour theme, chosen by the trekkers. Moderate season between March to June and September to November suggest trekking in popular routes:

Trekking Destinations in Bhutan

Layal Gasa Trek
The scenic beauty in this route is full of cultural flavor. Steeps at Sinche La is as high as 5, 005 m and demands energetic move. Adventure seekers in this trek receive the chance to spot yaks, exotic birds, blue sheep and many wild animals, en route. The route passes through villages, dzongs and hot spring, Gasa Tsachu, which acts as a refreshing corner for the seekers.

Durk Trek

The strenuous trail offers the way to the highest point, Phume, that measures an altitude of 4, 210 m. One can enjoy the speechless view of Junolhari Mountain and other icy Himalayan peaks from the apex. Enthusiast can camp near Phajoding Monastery and spend adventure night in the alien location, Trekkers may also take the pleasure of fishing in the beautiful lakes, located here.

Gantey Gompa Trek
This the best trekking destination for novices. The route begins in Phobjika Valley, situated at a height of 2830m and follows ups and downs to the highest peak Tsele La, at 3440 m above the sea level. The area is rich in exotic vegetation like ferns, magnolia, orchids, rhododendron etc. One can also find daphne plants, used in making traditional paper.

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