Snowman Trek - 35 Days
An extension of the Laya Gasa Trek into the remote Lunana region, with camps frequently above 5,000m — Lonely Planet calls it one of the most difficult treks in the world.
Overview
The Snowman Trek is an extension of the Laya Gasa Trek, penetrating the most remote high-altitude areas of Bhutan's Himalayas. Trekkers move through the Lunana region with camps frequently stationed above 5,000m, sometimes on snow. Lonely Planet describes it as one of the most difficult treks in the world — many groups abandon the attempt due to altitude or snow-blocked passes, but those who finish describe it as extraordinarily rewarding.
- Views of Mt. Jomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake
- High-altitude passes exceeding 16,000 feet
- The Laya community and remote Lunana district
- Gasa Hot Springs
- Taktsang Monastery cliffside hike near the start
Daily Itinerary
Arrive in Paro.
Trek Route Map
Day 4
Paro
Trek begins from Shana Zam.
Day 6
Jangothang
Jomolhari base camp.
Day 8
Lingshi
Reached via Nyile La Pass (4,890m).
Day 14
Laya
Rest and resupply in the Layap community.
Day 15
Karchung La Pass
One of the trek's highest points, crossing into the remote Lunana region.
Day 21
Thanza
Deep in Lunana, days from the nearest road.
Day 22
Gophu La Pass
The trek's final high pass.
Day 22
Bumthang (Jakar)
Trekking concludes; road access resumes.
Day 33
Thimphu
Drive out via Trongsa, Punakha, and Wangdue.
Included
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- 3-star hotel/resort accommodation (twin/double sharing)
- E-visa processing
- Private guide and driver with vehicle
- All buffet meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening tea)
- Domestic transportation and airport transfers
- Sightseeing with entrance fees per itinerary
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Bottled water throughout
- Trekking camping equipment and porter haulage
Excluded
- International/domestic airfares
- Travel and medical insurance
- Guide/driver airfare costs
- Services not explicitly listed
- Strike, mishap, or political unrest expenses
- Refreshments and personal beverages
- Staff gratuities