High-Altitude & Expedition Treks

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High-Altitude & Expedition Treks are designed for travellers seeking more than scenery. They are for those drawn to challenge, altitude, and the profound stillness of the high Himalayas.

Bhutan’s high-altitude treks are not simply walks through mountains. They are journeys into landscapes where roads disappear, glacial rivers carve through remote valleys, and highland communities still live by seasonal rhythms shaped by the Himalayas.

These routes take you across mountain passes above 5,000 metres, through yak-herding settlements, alpine meadows, ancient forests, and some of the most isolated regions in the Himalayas. Days are long, the air is thin, and the terrain demands both physical endurance and mental resilience. In return, the experience offers something increasingly rare in modern travel: silence, remoteness, and genuine immersion.

From the legendary Snowman Trek to the iconic Jomolhari route, each journey is guided by experienced local teams with full camp support, carefully planned acclimatisation, and deep knowledge of Bhutan’s mountain landscapes and living culture.

Featured High-Altitude & Expedition Treks

Snowman Trek

34 Days | Max Altitude: 5,230m

Bhutan’s most demanding and legendary trekking route across Lunana and the remote northern Himalayas.

Laya Gasa Trek

16 Days | Max Altitude: 4,900m

A classic high-altitude journey through alpine forests, hot springs, and the traditional Layap highland communities.

Jomolhari Trek

13 Days | Max Altitude: 4,100m

One of Bhutan’s most iconic treks with close views of Mount Jomolhari, high passes, and remote mountain valleys.

Druk Path Trek

12 Days | Max Altitude: 4,210m

A scenic route linking Paro and Thimphu through alpine lakes, rhododendron forests, and panoramic Himalayan ridges.

Please note that pricing per person varies depending on the number of travellers in the group, accommodation preferences, travel season, and level of customisation required. Please contact us for a tailored quotation based on your preferred itinerary and travel style.

These featured journeys represent some of Bhutan’s most sought-after high-altitude treks. Additional trekking options include the Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek, Jomolhari Loop Trek, Lunana Trek, Rodung La Trek, Soi Yaksa Trek, Gangtey Trek, Merak Sakteng Trek, Nabji Korphu Trek, and Bumthang Owl Trek.

We can tailor itineraries based on your preferred level of challenge, duration, interests, and travel style. Please contact us for detailed itineraries and customised trekking journeys.