Wednesday, June 15, 2011

The wild Lunana Snowman Trek

The most exceptional Snowman Trek, with its reputation as being the most difficult trek in the world. It goes through the chains of Himalayan Mountains with the distance covering about 350kms. In average of about 4000m of altitude and you will be crossing not less than 12 high passes and about four of them over 5000m. You will be thrilled to by the panoramas which are offered in front of your eyes and meeting with the villages and semi- nomads. You will be crossing several lost villages in the Himalayas and the dzongs isolated built on the top of rocky cliffs of the most inaccessible places in the world.

Departure from Paro, you will reach Jangothang at the base of Jomolhari (7325m) and Jichu Drakey (7000m). Here you will be penetrating through the country of Semi- nomads which goes as high as the level of snow with their yaks. After Lingshi village, you will continue crossing the mountains till Laya where the people are known for their clothes made out of yak hairs and pointed hats made out of bamboos. The women keep their hairs long and put on the necklaces of turquoises and jade. Continue towards the east, you will be crossing the charming villages of Woche and Thanza and proceed till the base of Gangkar Punsum (7541m) highest mountain of Bhutan. After crossing several passes, you will arrive in the enchanting valley of Bumthang.

It is the itinerary for the people who are passionate about Himalayas and for the great trekkers who wants to go out of the bitten trails. It is the unforgettable tour in the country which is less known in the planet and the snowman trek is above all of your reach.


25 days of trekking: Level of trekking

The level of this itinerary is very less frequented and challenging. The average altitude above 4000m and crossing lots of passes needs excellent physical conditions. You will be crossing the region which is the most difficult to access in the country. It is because of that, you need very good esprit before the starting of this trek.

The baggage will be transported by the horses, mules, yaks and sometimes by the people. Solid and unforgettably experienced local team will be accompanying you. The participants should be extraordinarily adventurous with good physical conditions and great experience in trekking.


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