FOLLOWING ANCIENT FOOTPATHS ACROSS BHUTAN
- West to East Traverse Across Bhutan
- A Himalayan Hikers Dream Come True
- Culturally Fascinating Experience
- Travel Where Few Have Gone Before
- Bhutan’s Epic Trekking Journey
The Trans-Bhutan Trail has been restored and will re-open in March 2022 after being closed for 60 years! For hundreds of years, the trail was used by the Royal Family, pilgrims, messengers, armies and traders. Until the 1960s, it was the only way to travel and communicate with others across the country. Now, it has found a new life for an age of adventure and connection. With the wisdom and vision of His Majesty, The King, the restoration of the trail was led by the Bhutan Canada Foundation with the support of the Tourism Council of Bhutan and countless individuals across the country, including government officials, De-suups (Guardians of Peace Volunteers), and volunteers. Not only will the trail allow Bhutanese to again walk in the footsteps of their ancestors to rediscover generations’ worth of stories and history, it also highlights the Kingdom’s core principles concerning the environment and sustainable development. The Trans-Bhutan Trail spans the breadth of the country, 403 kilometers (250 miles) from Haa in the west to Trashigang in the east. It is one of the most beautiful, culturally rich and least explored trails in the world. The trail will be positioned as one of the world’s greatest walks and attract many new guests from around the globe to experience some – or even all – of the trail during a visit to Bhutan.
Beginning in Fall 2022, One World Trekking is offering you the ultimate trekking experience in Bhutan! Challenge yourself to complete the Trans-Bhutan Trail in a single trip, as one of the world’s greatest walks. You’ll hike for 28 days across Bhutan from the Haa Valley in the west to the town of Trashigang in the east, covering 403 kilometers (250 miles). Along the journey you’ll pass countless historical and religious sites, traverse diverse climate zones, and enjoy a variety of culturally immersive experiences. Rest days are scheduled in Punakha and Bumthang.
The Trans Bhutan Trek is part of our Epic Himalayan Journey Series! These trips are led by an experienced Bhutanese trekking guide, full support crew and represent the gourmet trekking offerings of the great Himalayan Range. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a detailed day to day Trip Itinerary.
Trip Outline
- Day 1: Fly Bangkok to Paro. Drive to the Haa Valley
- Day 2: Haa Valley to Paro
- Day 3: Paro to Dop Shari
- Day 4: Dop Shari to Tsalunang
- Day 5: Tsalunang to Thimphu
- Day 6: Thimphu to the Dochula
- Day 7: Dochula to Toeb Chandana
- Day 8: Toeb Chandana to Punakha
- Day 9: In Punakha
- Day 10: Punakha to Lingmukha
- Day 11: Lingmukha to Samtengang
- Day 12: Samtengang to Razawo
- Day 13: Razawo to the Pelela
- Day 14: Pelela to Chendebji
- Day 15: Chendebji to Tshangkha
- Day 16: Tsangkha to Trongsa
- Day 17: Trongsa to Geytsa
- Day 18: Geytsa to Bumthang
- Day 19: In Bumthang
- Day 20: Bumthang to Phomdrong
- Day 21: Phomdrong to Ura
- Day 22: Ura to Gyazamchu
- Day 23: Gayzamchu to Sengor
- Day 24: Sengor to Latongla
- Day 25: Latongla to Lingmithang
- Day 26: Lingmithang to Mongar
- Day 27: Mongar to Korila
- Day 28: Korila to Sherizampa
- Day 29: Sherizampa to Drametse
- Day 30: Drametse to Gongthung
- Day 31: Gomthung to Trashigang
- Day 32: Drive to Trongsa
- Day 33: Drive from Trongsa to Paro
- Day 34: Fly from Paro to Bangkok
