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JOURNEYS · CHAPTER II · TREKKING · N°04 · THE SNOWMAN TREK

The Snowman Trek.

Twenty-five to thirty days across the last Shangri-La — eleven passes above 5,000 metres, the remote Lunana crossing, and nomadic yak-herder communities rarely seen by outsiders.

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ChapterII · Trekking
Days29
RouteParo · Jangothang · Lunana · Bumthang
Difficulty4
A high camp in Lunana, the Black Mountains beyond

A HIGH CAMP IN LUNANA, THE BLACK MOUNTAINS BEYOND

Day by day

The itinerary.

Day01

Days 1–3 — Paro & Thimphu: Gentle Arrival & Acclimatization

  • ·Boutique lodge stays
  • ·A private blessing ceremony at a monastery
  • ·Acclimatization hikes to Zuri Dzong and Buddha Dordenma
Day04

Days 4–7 — Into the Wild: Shana → Soi Thangthangkha → Jangothang

  • ·Trekking beneath the towering face of Mt. Jomolhari
  • ·Luxury expedition tents with heated dining
Day08

Days 8–12 — High Passes & Hidden Valleys

  • ·Crossing Nyile La and Goecha La passes
  • ·Nomadic yak-herder communities
  • ·Panoramic views of snow peaks and glacial rivers
Day13

Days 13–18 — The Lunana Crossing

  • ·One of the world's most isolated inhabited regions
  • ·Trekking through Lhedi, Thanza, and Tshojo
  • ·Remote monasteries rarely seen by outsiders
Day19

Days 19–24 — The Final High Passes

  • ·Crossing Gangla Karchung La and Saka La
  • ·Alpine lakes and untouched valleys
  • ·Guided stargazing in the clear Himalayan sky
Day25

Days 25–28 — Descent to Sephu or Bumthang

  • ·A scenic descent through forests and traditional villages
  • ·Transfer to a luxury lodge for rest and fine dining
Day29

Days 29–30 — Return to Paro & Departure

  • ·A private wellness session — hot stone bath, massage, or meditation
  • ·A farewell dinner with cultural storytelling
  • ·Private airport transfer
TREKKING · N°II

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Tour type

Trekking

Four dates remain in the 2026 Heritage book.