A secluded yet beautiful state tucked away in the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a truly extraordinary country brimming with a never ending trail of monasteries and breathtaking beauty while preserving the rich heritage of the nation. The valleys alone are of such indescribable beauty as small springs and rivulets trickle merrily down the steep yet lush green mountains to meet the plateau below making trekking in Bhutan is a beautiful experience.
Bhutan’s natural terrain and picturesque landscape make trekking in the country a truly wonderful experience and it is no one wonder that some of the world’s best trekking trails are found in the country. The best times to trek are in April and October for the weather is clear and there is little snow fall though one can trek around the year in a number of low-altitude trails as well. Trekking in high altitude is quite a difficult task which makes physical fitness and endurance quite important. However, these treks are particularly rewarding for the natural landscape is breathtakingly mesmerizing and are memories one is not likely to forget.
Depending on what you wish to see and your physical health, one can select from a number of trekking or hiking options ranging from day hikes to multi-day treks. The Jhomolhari – Laya – Gasa trek is a well known route that takes a little more than two weeks to complete and exposes trekkers to the Gasa hot springs as well. On the other hand, the Snowman Trek is an excursion that allows trekkers to explore the outer reaches of the Himalayas and has the distinction of being the most difficult trekking route in Bhutan. Not only should one be prepared to trek for around 24 days but as the route takes you to very high attitudes, altitude sickness is rampant and if you fall sick in the interim, it is a very long way to get back to safety.
Subsequent to successfully completing these treks, travellers can opt for the luxury of staying a Bhutan hotel complete with all the modern amenities and little luxuries. Opting to stay at Uma Bhutan, a resort featuring private villas overlooking the Paro valley will provide you with the opportunity to soak up the culture of the Bhutanese people as this Paro hotel is located within close proximity of the Tiger’s Nest monastery and a number of museums and monasteries.