Trekking in Bhutan

Besides various Tours, we also specialize in Trekking in Bhutan. Most of the Bhutan Trekking routes start from the Temperate region encompassing alpine region. As such wide varieties of temperature and weather condition is expected. The trekking trails passes through quaint hamlets, lush valleys, hills dotted with prayer flags and the Yak Herders’ camp. The Trekking trails are devoid of litter, the eco-species strongly protected, and the people charming and friendly. The Trek routes are not demarcated and only the seasoned trekking guides can lead the group through these trails. You can do easy 3 days Gangtey Trek, 14 days Beautiful Laya Gasa Trek, 9 days Classic Jumolhari Trek or the one of the most difficult trek in the World, The Snow Man Trek.

YAK Adventure Travel is the only Bhutan Trekking & Tour Company to be nominated for the Ashoka Change Makers’ Award Competition organized by the National Geographic Society in 2007 & 2008.

We would like to advise you to book the Trekking Tour in Bhutan directly with locally Registered Trekking Agency such as Yak Adventure Travel as you have a complete financial security. You can also combine your Trekking package with other activities like Cultural Tour, Rafting, Kayaking and others.

Our Trekking Guides are certified by our Government who has undergone the guiding course conducted by the Tourism Council of Bhutan as such they have knowledge about the trekking routes in Bhutan.
For Private Trips, we can customize trekking itinerary to suit your interest.

Personal clothing: strong normal clothing (according to season). Preferably cotton, even for summer, woolen clothing for the evening and winter.

* Sleeping bag (down, 0-5 degree Celsius)
* Strong comfortable trekking boots – water-resistant for the rainy period- June – August.
* Sunscreen
* Flash light
* Rain coat (especially for rainy period – June – August)
* Head gear / hat / cap; sun and rain protection
* Water pills – for extra caution in purifying stream; (boiled water is provided at all times during the trek)
* Aspirin – incase of altitude sickness
* Lots of socks
* Warm clothes

OPTIONAL ITEMS TO BRING FOR TREKKING IN BHUTAN:

* Sunglasses
* Head gear
* Folding umbrella (only for wet months — July and August)
* One towel
* Pillow case
* Wet-packed tissue paper

PROVIDED FOR YOU WHILE ON A TREK IN BHUTAN:

One guide, cook, helper, horses/ yaks, tents, mattresses, meals and all other trekking accessories. NOTE#: For trekking a load of 25 kg is allowed.

Most Suitable Months for Trekking in Bhutan.

* Bumthang Cultural Trek: March to May – August to October
* Gangtey Trek: January to June and September to December
* Samteygang Trek / Lingshi Trek / Laya Trek: January to June and October to and August
* Lunana Snowman Trek: March to September
* Gasa Hot Spring Trek: January to May and October to December
* Jumolhari Trek: March to June and September to October
* Druk Path Trek: March to June and September to October
* Dagala Thousand lakes Trek: March to June and September to October

Physical Fitness:

Trekking in Bhutan requires you to be physically fit. It is not necessary for you to be in a great shape. Any normal person without disability can do the treks relatively easy. A trekker gains approximately 500 meters in height a day. For the strenuous treks like Snow Man Trek, Jumolhari or Laya-Gasa Trek, you need to be mentally prepared besides being physically fit.

A Day on a Trek:

A given day on a trek involves walking for 6 – 7 hours. Most of the supplies and your personal baggages will be carried by the ponies and yaks. You will be accompanied by your trekking guide, Trekking cook, Helper and Horse men. The Trekking Crew does all the tent pitching, cleaning and cooking. You will be served continental, Indian, Chinese and Bhutanese dishes and all these meals are prepared by your Trekking cook.
Altitude Sickness:

Altitude sickness is common when you trek in Bhutan. The symptoms of this sickness are headache, Nausea, fatigue and loss of appetite. Please inform your guide immediately if you happen to suffer from these symptoms. The immediate remedy for this sickness is that you should walk to the lower altitude. It is necessary that you get acclimatize to the higher altitude before you actually do the Trek. If you are suffering from heart, Lungs and High blood pressure, then trekking is not for you.

Bhutan Trekking / Travel Insurance:

Please get yourself insured for trekking in Bhutan. The Insurance should cover medical treatment, theft or rescue.

Helicopter Rescue Operation:

There are no helicopters available in Bhutan. As such immediate resue by helicopter is not possible as there will be so many formalities involved to bring in a Helicopter from India. The weather in Bhutan is unpredictable and this may further delay the rescue operation by Helicopter. While trekking in Bhutan if you fall sick, discuss with your guide who will relay the message to us and we will act appropriately