Lunana Snowman Trek

This is the longest and the most difficult trek and requires not only excellent health but also a high spirit of adventure. The combination of distance, altitude, weather and remoteness makes this a tough journey. It starts of taking the same route as Laya trek. After reaching laya, it turns eastward and crosses the Ganglakarchung pass, at 5,100 meters (16,700 feet), into the Lunana region where habitation is concentrated in the villages of Thega and Chezo. It is the most difficult region of Bhutan to reach, lying at 4,000 meters (13,000 feet) at the foot of the peaks that soar up to 7,000 meters (23,000 feet). The inhabitants are farmers, herders who are famous for their difficult character. The trek heads south, and after crossing the Rinchenzoe pass, at 5,220 meters (17,125 feet), it hits the tarmac road at Nikkarchu Bridge.

The Lunana trek is considered one of the most difficult in the world. It covers a distance of 356 kilometers (221 miles), crosses eight passes, three of which are well over 5,000 meters (16,400 feet), and stays at an average altitude of 4,000 meters (over 13,000 feet).

 

Itinerary:

Day 01 Arrive in paro /hotel/day at leisure (L, D)
Day 02 Paro Sightseeing/hotel (B, L, D)
Day 03 Trek day 1/ Trek to Sharna Zampa (B, L, D)
Day 04 Trek to Thangthangka (B, L, D)
Day 05 Trek to Jangothang (B, L, D)
Day 06 Day at leisure Jangothang/camp (B, L, D)
Day 07 Trek to Lingshi (B, L, D)
Day 08 Trek to Chebisa (B, L, D)
Day 09 Trek to Shomuthang (B, L, D)
Day 10 Trek to Robluthang (B, L, D)
Day 11 Trek to Lemithang (B, L, D)
Day 12 Trek to Laya (B, L, D)
Day 13 Acclimitize day at Laya (B, L, D)
Day 14 Trek to Roduphu (B, L, D)
Day 15 Trek to Narithang (B, L, D)
Day 16 Trek to Tarina (B, L, D)
Day 17 Trek to Woche (B, L, D)
Day 18 Trek to Lhedi (B, L, D)
Day 19 Trek to Thanza (B, L, D)
Day 20 Day at leisure /camp (B, L, D)
Day 21 Trek to Tshochena (B, L, D)
Day 22 Trek to Jichu Dramo (B, L, D)
Day 23 Trek to Chukarpo (B, L, D)
Day 24 Trek to Thampe Tsho (B, L, D)
Day 25 Trek to Maurothang (B, L, D)
Day 26 Trek end at Wangduphodrang (B, L, D)
Day 27 Drive to Thimphu (B, L, D)
Day 28 Sightseeing in Thimphu (B, L, D)
Day 29 Drive to Paro (B, L, D)
Day 30 Departure (B)

COST INCLUDES:
Twin sharing accommodation with full board, all transfers as per the itinerary, English speaking guide, All the monument entrance fees & govt. Taxes. All camping equipments, meals as per mention in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L= lunch, D= Dinner) porters and trekking permits.

COST EXCLUDES:
Airfares, visa fee of $20 (cash) payable upon arrival at airport, beverage, phone calls, laundry, medical, insurance and any other expenses that are not specified above.

Highlights

Fact About this trip:

6 Nights in hotels
23 nights camping trek

Highlights on this tour
Visit of Paro and Thimpu, Monastery visit, superb mountain views and glacier, great passes like Rinchenzoe pass (5,220m) & many others, Nomad, spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, impressive display of wild flower, picturesque settlements, friendly people and many more?

Season
March till May & October till November

Tour grade
TOUGH 

Group size
From 2 persons

Trip cost
On request

Departure date
Any day during season
Please check Druk flight schedule