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Snowman Trek

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269 km Length
approx. 13 days Duration
16.900 m Elevation gain
16.750 m Elevation loss
5.455 m Highest point
Jun–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Snowman Trek

Difficulty
Length 269 km
Elevation gain 16.900 m
Elevation loss 16.750 m
Highest Point 5.455 m · Gophu La
Lowest Point 2.456 m · Phangdo
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

269 km
16.900 m
16.750 m
Gophu La
5.455 m
Phangdo
2.456 m

Best time to go

June – October
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About the trail

The Snowman Trek runs for a length of 269 kilometers through Bhutan.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as very hard and it usually takes 13 days to walk the Snowman Trek.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Snowman Trek

Dogs are not allowed on the trail!
Self-supply (food can be bought every few days)
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
Not suitable for people with fear of heights!
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The route is not sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
No sections accessible

Getting there & route: Snowman Trek

Arrival

You will arrive to Snowman Trek via Paro Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from Snowman Trek is via Paro Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Airplane. Takes about 2 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages

Stage plan for the Snowman Trek

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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