Lunana Snowman

This is a long and challenging trek travelling to Lunana a remote and rarely visited region of the Eastern Himalaya. Far more people have climbed to the summit of Mount Everest than completed this unique traverse of Bhutan.

The Mountain Company has a long track record of organising treks in Bhutan, our groups have successfully completed the complete Lunana Snowman trek in 2006, 2008 and 2011.

This is a 28 day trek crossing the north of Bhutan along the border with Tibet covering 356km and crossing eight Himalayan mountain passes. Very few westerners have ever visited the remote district of Lunana due to its inaccessibility; one can only get in and out by crossing mountain passes over 5,000m that are frequently blocked by snow. Our itinerary completes the full journey starting in Paro and finishing near Bumthang.

The mountain views throughout this trek are spectacular with many peaks along the Bhutan and Tibet border un-named and un-mapped, you will see several mountains over 7,000m such as Chomolhari and Gangkar Punsum the world’s highest unclimbed mountain. The Lunana Snowman has been described by the Bhutan Trekkers Guide by Cicerone as "one of the most difficult and beautiful of the whole Himalayas.

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Trek Details

Destination: Bhutan
Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
Trek Grade: Strenuous
Duration: 36 days from Kathmanndu
Leadership: Almas Khan
Minimum Group Size: 6 people
Cost: 2012 - US$8,495(approx. £5,295) from Kathmandu
What does this include?

Price includes:

Druk Air to/from Kathmandu & Paro
All transfers including airport collections at Kathmandu & Paro
Twin share room at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu and all hotels in Bhutan
Breakfast only at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu, all meals included while in Bhutan
Twin share tents while on trek using our three person Mountain Hardwear Trango 3.1s
All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, tents, Western & Bhutanese guide, pack animals and cook
Financial protection insurance with International Passenger Protection
Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone and face to face meetings in London. After booking with us we will send you our comprehensive "Bhutan Trek Information" notes

Price excludes:

International flight to/from Kathmandu (London from £600)
Travel & trekking insurance (Snowcard from £102)
Nepal visa valid for 48 hours at US$5 (approx £3)
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
Personal clothing & equipment
Tips
Other items not listed in "What is included"

Trek Dates

September 22nd to October 27th 2012
September 21st to October 26th 2013

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Trek Itinerary

Day 1Fly to Kathmandu
Day 2Fly to Paro (2,280m), afternoon sightseeing
Day 3Morning walk to Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s Nest)
Day 4Trek to Shana (2,790m)
Day 5Trek to Soi Thangthanka (3,510m)
Day 6 Trek to Jangothang (4,080m)
Day 7Acclimatisation day at Jangothang (4,080m)
Day 8Trek to Lingshi (4,150m) crossing Nyile La (4,890m)
Day 9Trek to Chebisa (3,850m)
Day 10Trek to Shomuthang (3,950m) crossing Gombu La (4,400m)
Day 11Trek to Robulathang (4,410m) crossing Jhare La (4,780m)
Day 12Trek to Limithang (4,160m) crossing the Shinge La (5,000m)
Day 13Trek to Laya (3,700m)
Day 14Rest day
Day 15Trek to Rodophu (4,120m)
Day 16Trek to Narethang (4,900m) crossing Tsema La (4,905m)
Day 17Trek to Tarina (5,080m) crossing the Karchung la (5,240m)
Day 18Trek to Woche (3,810m)
Day 19Trek to Lhedi (3,700m) crossing Keshe La (4,435m)
Day 20Trek to Thanza (3,970m)
Day 21Rest day
Day 22Trek to before Danje (4,540m)
Day 23Trek to Tshorim lake camp (5,250m)
Day 24Trek over Gophu la (5,240m) and to Geche Woma (4,450m)
Day 25Trek to Mischugang (4,200m) at base of Phorang La
Day 26Trek to Worithang (4,400m) crossing Phorang La (4,650m) and Saga La (4,820m)
Day 27Trek to Dur Tsachu (3,200m) crossing Nephu La (4,560m)
Day 28Trek to Tso Chenchen (3,850m) crossing Gongto La (4,327m) and Djule La (4,551m)
Day 29Trek to Gorsum (2,680m)
Day 30Contingency day or extra rest day
Day 31Trek to Minchugang then drive to Bumthang
Day 32Drive to Wangdiphodrang
Day 33Drive to Thimphu
Day 34Sightseeing in Thimphu
Day 35Fly to Kathmandu
Day 36Fly back home