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Snowman Trek: The Ultimate Himalayan Challenge

Bhutan’s most demanding trek, crossing the remote high passes of Lunana.

Trip at a glance

  • Travel styleExpedition trekking
  • StartsParo
  • ItineraryOn request
  • Best seasonSpring and autumn

Overview

The Snowman Trek is widely considered one of the most difficult treks in the world. It crosses a series of very high passes into the remote Lunana region and is possible only in a short weather window each year.

Because conditions vary from season to season, we plan each Snowman expedition individually. Contact us for a detailed itinerary, the best dates and what is required.

Good to know

Every journey is private and can be adjusted to your pace and interests.

Highlights

Remote high passes and glacial lakes

The villages of Laya and Lunana

Days in Paro and Thimphu before the trek

Itinerary on request

We plan this journey individually around your dates, pace and interests. Tell us when you would like to travel and we will send you a day-by-day itinerary and quote.

Good to know

  • Private journeyPlanned around your dates, pace and interests
  • GuideA licensed Bhutanese guide accompanies you throughout, as Bhutan requires
  • ArrivalParo International Airport
  • PriceDepends on dates, hotel category and group size; our prices include the government’s Sustainable Development Fee

Treks reach high altitude. Good fitness and comprehensive travel insurance, including evacuation cover, are strongly recommended.

Places on this route

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Paro

Western Bhutan

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Thimphu

Western Bhutan

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Gasa

Northern Bhutan

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Tell us how you would like to travel

Share your dates, interests and preferred pace. We reply personally with ideas for your route and a clear quote.