Unbeatable snowman trek

TREK RATING-
Strenuous
SEASON-
August, September, October & till mid November
DURATION-
29 days / 28 nights

This is a strenuous trek crossing 11 passes, three which are over 5000 m. and you have to be physically fit & mentally prepared. The trek begins from Paro/Punakha (west) and ends in Bumthang/Trongsa ( central). It is a combination of Chomolhari, Laya & Lunana trek crossing the Renchen Zoe pass alt.5,400m the highest pass in Bhutan. The trek can take 21 days or 28 days depending on which you prefer to choose. It is one of the most challenging treks in the Himalayas.

Highlights: This trek leads you to the seldom visited of Lunana, passing some of the last virgin peaks of the Himalayas offering you great variety of trekking conditions, from picturesque farmland and forest to alpine pastureland. This trek will take you close to the huge snow, ice and rock faces of the mountains where most of the Himalayan peaks towering to the north are unnamed and unclimbed. The only inhabitants are rare species such as bharal, or blue sheep, takin and the snow leopard. During the spring, summer and autumn, the alpine meadows are filled with countless varieties of flowers.

Itinerary
Days	Route
01	KTM/PBH During this flight, Druk Air will give you an opportunity to glance at the magnificent view of the Himalayas. You will be greeted by ITT representatives and drive (20 min.) through the beautiful Paro Valley. O/n Kichu Resort, Altitude. 2200m.
02	Paro sightseeing. PM- Afternoon at leisure or visit a farm house. O/n Kichu Resort.
03	AM- For better acclimatization hike up to Taktsang monastery alt.3000m. The hike takes about 3 hrs overlooking the Paro valley. Lunch at Cafeteria. PM-Easy walk down & drive to resort. You can relax & prepare for the trek.
04	Paro – Shana 16 kms. 5/6 hrs. walk. Alt.2800 m.
05	Shana – Soi Thangthangkha 24 kms. 8/9 hrs walk alt.3800 m.
06	Soi Thangthangkha – Jangothang 12 kms. 4/5 hrs walk alt.4050 m.
07	Halt at Jangothang. Options – fishing/excursion to Chomolhari base camp/relax.
08	Jangothang – Lingshi 18 kms. 7/8 hrs walk.climb over Neyle pass alt. 4700 m. Camp at alt.4100 m.
09	Lingshi – Chebisa 14 kms 5/6 hrs walk alt. 3900 m
10	Chebisa – Shomuthang 16 kms. 7/8 hrs walk. Climb over Gubu la pass alt. 4600 m. Camp at alt. 4250 m.
11	Shomuthang – Robluthang 18 kms. 8/9 hrs walk.climb over Jari la pass alt. 4650 m. camp at alt.4300 m.
12	Robluthang – Lingmithang 16 kms. 8/9 hrs walk.climb over Shinje la pass alt.4950 m.camp at alt.4100 m.
13	Lingmithang – Laya 13 kms.5/6 hrs walk. Alt. 3850 m
14	Laya halt. Excursion around the village.
15	Laya – Roduphu 19 kms. 8/9 hrs walk. Camp at alt. 4150 m.
16	Roduphu – Narithang 16 kms. 6/7 hrs walk. Climb over Tsimola pass alt.4700 m. camp at alt.4250 m.
17	Narithang – Tarina 17 kms. 7/8 hrs walk. Climb over Kangla Karchula pass alt. 5100 m. camp at alt. 3900 m.
18	Tarina – Woche 15 kms. 6/7 hrs walk. Camp at alt. 3800 m
19	Woche – Lhedi 17 kms. 7/8 hrs walk. Climb over Keche la pass alt. 4500 m. Camp at alt. 3650 m.
20	Lhedi – Tanza 18 kms. 7/8 hrs walk. Camp at alt. 4000 m
21	Tanza – Tshochena 18 kms. 7/8 hrs walk. Climb over Jazela pass alt. 4900 m. Camp at alt.4100 m.
22	Tshochena – Jichu Dramo 14 kms. 6/7 hrs walk. Climb over Loju la pass alt. 4900 m. Camp at alt. 4400 m.
23	Jichu Dramo – Chukarpo 18 kms. 8/9 hrs walk. Climb over rinchenzoe pass alt.5400 m. camp at alt. 4200 m.
24	Chukarpo – Tempetso 19 kms. 8/9 hrs walk. Climb over Tempela pass alt. 4600 m. Camp at alt. 3900 m.
25	Tempesto – Marothang 15 kms. 6/7 hrs walk. Camp at alt. 3400 m
26	Marothang – Nikachu 22 kms. 7/8 hrs walk. Camp at alt. 2600 m. or drive to Wangdiphordang. O/n Kichu Wangdi Resort.
27	Early morning drive (5 hrs) to the capital city Thimphu. Enroute visit Punakha the old capital, winter residence of the head abbot. O/n
28	Thimphu sightseeing AM-visit the Indigenous hospital where traditional method are still practiced, painting school, National library a treasure trove of priceless Buddhist manuscripts, Royal goldsmith workshop, weaving centre & Bhutanese paper making. (Lunch) PM- visit the Memorial Chorten dedicated to the late King, 15 century Changangkha Lhakhang, Drupthop Nunnery & Tashichhodzong centre of Government and religion. Drive to Paro (2rs). O/n Kichu resort.
29	Early morning drive to airport for departure.