Trekking in Bhutan

There are nearly 30 designated trekking routes in the country, with the longest trek a whopping 30 days in length, and most treks require a moderate level of physical fitness, with between six and eight hours trekking per day. Come the end of the day, walk-in tents with rugs and comfy camp beds await, with fold-out armchairs and toilet tents all pre-prepared for your arrival. The trek cooks will knock up a delicious and filling meal and the local guides will explain about the surroundings and the next day's route.

Most treks in Bhutan will pass through various ecosystems from dense forests to lush river valleys, with the chance to see indigenous beasties such as Himalayan black bears, red pandas, snow leopards (if you are very lucky) and nearly 500 different species of birds. Chances are you will also pass children going to school each day, nomadic yak farmers tending to their herds and pilgrims make pujas (annual ritual pilgrimages), making a trek all the more of a special way to explore this fascinating country.