With some of best the trekking routes in the world, Bhutan has always fascinated the insatiate traveler with its rugged beauty, a living Buddhist culture, and friendly people. From relatively easy 5-days Druk Path Trek to the formidable 23-day Snowman Route, the country offers its unique geography to the thirst of those with tough legs and sinewy guts.
A cross-country trek will take you through the extreme bounties of nature: thick evergreen forests, undulating hills and vertical cliffs, bald and snowcapped mountaintops, deep ravines and gorges, gentle valleys and foothills. Most trekking routes start at the temperate region and run through alpine regions covering a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.
Trekking in Bhutan can not only be physically challenging but also mentally arduous. Weather is unpredictable and thus the spells for good high-altitude trekking are rather short: about 3 weeks in April and 3-4 weeks in October. The chances of a completely blue-sky weather are most in the second half of April or the first three weeks of October. There are a number of low-altitude short-duration winter treks though. You may consider trekking these routes in other seasons as well.
The rugged terrain and high altitude means extreme difficulty in reaching instant rescue services. Those with altitude sickness must take extra precaution. However, in times of emergencies choppers are arranged for rescue operations (only in times of extreme emergencies). In most of the routs we trek the mobile networks are not accessible to contact the concerned authorities in emergencies. So we have to be extra cautious when we are trekking. There are no lodges for night halts or eateries in the higher regions. All food and camping equipment must be carried on horseback.
The Tourism Council of Bhutan has approved and opened 49 trekking routes as of now. They range from 3 to 23 days trek. There are also several routes around Thimphu and Paro that offer brisk day hikes for those who seek short and easy substitutional treks.
Why Trekking in Bhutan with OLA Tours & Treks?
Ola Tours and Trek provides you with experts to make sure you get satisfied with your trek. We make sure you have experienced guide to not just to show you the way and guide you through but also someone who can manage unseen crisis. Someone who can guarantee your safety during the tour, make sure you are served with proper meals, sleeping tents, etc. We also provide you with well-trained trekking chefs for your safety and taste during the trek. We have porters and ponies also to carry your needed belongings.
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Please make an effort to discuss with your guide regarding anything during the trek and also cooperate if he suggests you anything for your safety. Your safety is our main concern and that can only be guarded with your cooperations.
Ola Tours and Trek have experienced and highly skilled trekking guides. Experience and skills are indeed essentially for anyone daring to trek in Bhutan because most high-altitude routes are not well-defined trails, therefore, only a seasoned guide can lead the trekker(s). Our trekking guides are certified by the Royal Government and have undergone trekking courses conducted by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.
Most of the treks in Bhutan comes combined with some cultural tours so that you have the opportunities to experience the culture of Bhutan along with the treks. So, we recommended that you mix your trek with one of these cultural tours for better Bhutan experience.