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Trek Details

  • Destination: Bhutan
  • Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
  • Trek Grade: Strenuous
  • Duration: 36 days from Calcutta
  • Leadership: Gary Pfisterer
  • Minimum Group Size: 6 people
  • Cost: 2010 - US$7,495
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Druk Air flight to/from Calcutta & Paro
  • All transfers including airport collections at Calcutta & Paro
  • Twin share room at Fairlawn Hotel in Calcutta and all hotels in Bhutan
  • Breakfast only at Fairlawn Hotel in Calcutta, 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 Calcutta (London from £450)
  • Travel & trekking insurance (Snowcard from £102)
  • India visa up to 6 month (£30)
  • Lunch and evening meals in Calcutta
  • Personal clothing & equipment
  • Tips
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"
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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Fly to Calcutta 
  • 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 Calcutta 
  • Day 36Fly back home 
View the trek report Download trek dossier for more detailed info
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