࿄Original · 11 days · Bhutan

Hike the Trans Bhutan Trail

Eleven days walking the freshly reopened Trans Bhutan Trail — the historic pilgrimage route that links Paro to Bumthang through pine forest, paddy field and prayer-flag pass.

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From $5,135 USD per person

Closed for over 60 years and reopened to walkers in 2022, the Trans Bhutan Trail threads through the country at the speed Bhutan was meant to be seen — on foot. This 11-day journey covers the most rewarding sections, sleeping in farm-stays and small lodges, sharing the path with local pilgrims and stopping at lhakhangs and dzongs along the way.

࿄What you'll do

Highlights.

Walk historic sections of the Trans Bhutan Trail between Paro, Thimphu and Punakha
Climb the switchbacks to Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Goemba) on the morning your legs are ready
Cross prayer-flagged passes with views of the eastern Himalaya
Stay in family farm-stays and lodges along the route
Share trail stops with local pilgrims, monks and yak herders
Taste ema datshi, suja butter tea, and home-fermented ara at every stop

࿄Day by day

The plan.

࿄What's covered

The details.

Included

All accommodation (farm-stays + lodges)
Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Visa processing
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners
Certified English-speaking guide for all 11 days
Private transfers within Bhutan

Not included

International flights to Paro
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, drinks, and tips
Optional spa or hot-stone bath add-ons

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About Hike the Trans Bhutan Trail.

Tell us when you want to travel. We'll reply within 24 hours from Bhutan with dates, your certified guide and a final quote.

࿄Original · 11 days · Bhutan

Hike the Trans Bhutan Trail

Eleven days walking the freshly reopened Trans Bhutan Trail — the historic pilgrimage route that links Paro to Bumthang through pine forest, paddy field and prayer-flag pass.

Enquire about this trip

From $5,135 USD per person

࿄What you'll do

Highlights.

Walk historic sections of the Trans Bhutan Trail between Paro, Thimphu and Punakha
Climb the switchbacks to Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Goemba) on the morning your legs are ready
Cross prayer-flagged passes with views of the eastern Himalaya
Stay in family farm-stays and lodges along the route
Share trail stops with local pilgrims, monks and yak herders
Taste ema datshi, suja butter tea, and home-fermented ara at every stop

࿄Day by day

The plan.

࿄What's covered

The details.

Included

All accommodation (farm-stays + lodges)
Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Visa processing
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners
Certified English-speaking guide for all 11 days
Private transfers within Bhutan

Not included

International flights to Paro
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, drinks, and tips
Optional spa or hot-stone bath add-ons

࿄Enquire

About Hike the Trans Bhutan Trail.

Tell us when you want to travel. We'll reply within 24 hours from Bhutan with dates, your certified guide and a final quote.

Hike the Trans Bhutan Trail

Highlights.

The plan.

Day 1Arrive Paro

Day 2Paro to Thimphu — easy warm-up walk

Day 3Thimphu to Dochula Pass

Day 4Dochula to Punakha

Day 5Punakha — Khamsum Yulley & dzong

Day 6Punakha to Phobjikha

Day 7Phobjikha day-hike

Day 8Phobjikha to Trongsa

Day 9Trongsa to Bumthang

Day 10Tiger’s Nest

Day 11Departure

The details.

Included

Not included

About Hike the Trans Bhutan Trail.

Hike the Trans Bhutan Trail

Highlights.

The plan.

Day 1Arrive Paro

Day 2Paro to Thimphu — easy warm-up walk

Day 3Thimphu to Dochula Pass

Day 4Dochula to Punakha

Day 5Punakha — Khamsum Yulley & dzong

Day 6Punakha to Phobjikha

Day 7Phobjikha day-hike

Day 8Phobjikha to Trongsa

Day 9Trongsa to Bumthang

Day 10Tiger’s Nest

Day 11Departure

The details.

Included

Not included

About Hike the Trans Bhutan Trail.