Trekking in Bhutan – What a Fun!
Bhutan is a small Himalayan kingdom located neighbouring India and Nepal. Thimpu, Bhutan's capital city has an International Airport Connecting it with rest of the world. Reaching Thimpu should not be that difficult though you may have to plan well in advance as number of flights connecting Thimpu are far less than any other major city of the world. Thimpu offers a unique and peaceful trekking experience and is far away from hustle and bustle of modern day world. Once in Thimpu you can be rest assured of nothing will come in between of you and the nature.
Tourist facilities in Thimpu are pretty good, with lots of good hotels, restaurants and market places. Apart from admiring Bhutan's pristine natural beauty you can enjoy lovely natural treks this place has to offer. Bhutan is famous for some of the best treks in Asia right in foot hills of Himalayas. For beginners there are simple three day trek which cover the distance from Thimpu to Paro and return. If you are more than beginners and looking for some challenge there is Snowman's trek for you.
As Bhutan has some of the most exquisite treks, Snowman's trek can challenge the best in the world. It is also considered world's toughest trek by many as it covers more than 12 mountain passes which all are over 4500 meters of height. These treks not only give you a chance to test your endurance but also give you a unique peek into the simple lives of inhabitants of this region. These treks take you past dense forests, vast green lands, beautiful pastures, meadows and small villages. Life is very simple all along the treks with minimum of complications which the outside world has. Trekking in Bhutan also gives you a chance to have majestic views of some of the highest peaks in the Himalayan range.
One of the popular treks in Bhutan is the trek of Mt. Jhomolhari. Mt. Jhomolhari is located on the region bordering Tibet and promises to give you some of the breath taking views of the Himalayan range.
Apart from Mt. Jhomolhari trek there is another popular trek known as Bumthang trek. Bumthang trek is more of a cultural trek which passes through various villages and one can enjoy simple lifestyle of people living here. It proves to be a experiences which will take you to a different world altogether. Along these treks you can also experience different varieties of flora and fauna peculiar to this part of the world.
Tourist facilities in Thimpu are pretty good, with lots of good hotels, restaurants and market places. Apart from admiring Bhutan's pristine natural beauty you can enjoy lovely natural treks this place has to offer. Bhutan is famous for some of the best treks in Asia right in foot hills of Himalayas. For beginners there are simple three day trek which cover the distance from Thimpu to Paro and return. If you are more than beginners and looking for some challenge there is Snowman's trek for you.
As Bhutan has some of the most exquisite treks, Snowman's trek can challenge the best in the world. It is also considered world's toughest trek by many as it covers more than 12 mountain passes which all are over 4500 meters of height. These treks not only give you a chance to test your endurance but also give you a unique peek into the simple lives of inhabitants of this region. These treks take you past dense forests, vast green lands, beautiful pastures, meadows and small villages. Life is very simple all along the treks with minimum of complications which the outside world has. Trekking in Bhutan also gives you a chance to have majestic views of some of the highest peaks in the Himalayan range.
One of the popular treks in Bhutan is the trek of Mt. Jhomolhari. Mt. Jhomolhari is located on the region bordering Tibet and promises to give you some of the breath taking views of the Himalayan range.
Apart from Mt. Jhomolhari trek there is another popular trek known as Bumthang trek. Bumthang trek is more of a cultural trek which passes through various villages and one can enjoy simple lifestyle of people living here. It proves to be a experiences which will take you to a different world altogether. Along these treks you can also experience different varieties of flora and fauna peculiar to this part of the world.
