Bhutan's trekking routes range from a half-day climb to a cliffside monastery to multi-day treks through alpine passes that see very few outside visitors. Trekking group numbers are limited by law on every route, which keeps the trails quiet even in high season.
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Trekking in Bhutan spans a wide range of effort and length:
- Tiger's Nest (Taktsang) hike — half a day, moderate, included in almost every itinerary.
- Druk Path Trek — about 5 days, moderate, alpine lakes between Paro and Thimphu.
- Jomolhari Trek — 7 to 9 days, challenging, views of Mount Jomolhari near the Tibetan border.
- Snowman Trek — 25 or more days, Bhutan's hardest trek, for experienced high-altitude trekkers only.
When to trek
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) give the clearest mountain views and the most stable trails. Most high routes are best avoided during the summer monsoon, June to August.
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