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Trekking in Bhutan
Whether you are looking for a day hike or a more challenging adventure, Bhutan is a perfect destination for your consideration. Clear and beautiful mountain lakes, majestic glaciers and some of the world’s most endangered species await you in the mountainous amphitheatre of the Himalayas.
There are several options available, but here are our four favorite treks.
The Jhomolhari Trek is typically 8 days and is popular because it is moderately challenging. You can also plan your trekking adventure with the Jomolhari Mountain Festival which is an annual event that celebrates the local culture of the small villages near the base of Jomolhari.
Another popular trek is the Druk Path trail, which runs through alpine forests and passes several alpine lakes teeming with trout. As you climb down towards Thimphu Valley, feast your eyes upon the magnificent of Mount Gangkar Puensum. At 7570m (24,836 feet), it is Bhutan’s tallest peak and perhaps the world’s highest unclimbed mountain.
The jaded trekker may want to try the Snowman Trek, supposed to be one of the toughest treks in the world.
And while on the Dagala Thousand Lakes trek you might not see exactly one thousand lakes, this should not deter you. For nature lovers who truly appreciate the great outdoors, endlessly photogenic landscapes, exotic flora and fauna and want a healthy dollop of Bhutanese history and culture on top, this is the ideal trek.
We can only scratch the surface of the amazing things in store when you choose this Himalayan haven for your next adventure. If you want treks that are diverse, exotic and out of the ordinary, Bhutan is your Nirvana. And if you want the concept of Nirvana explained, there are plenty of friendly Buddhist monks here who will be happy to oblige!
Staying with the locals at their humble abode is an experience that is going to stay with you for the rest of your life. Such is the hospitality of the people of rural Rajasthan who believe in making the most out of whatever little they have. And at the end of the day, as the sun goes down in all its glory, the villages’ folklore will mesmerize you like you never could have imagined!
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“My favorite is the Druk path Trek. Not only do you see some beautiful scenery, but you also get to enjoy some Bhutanese culture – hospitality, jokes and singing! If you’re thinking of planning a trek, even if you’re a solo traveler like me, do it. You’ll love it.”
Amitabh Goswami –Noida
“My favorite is the Druk path Trek. Not only do you see some beautiful scenery, but you also get to enjoy some Bhutanese culture – hospitality, jokes and singing! If you’re thinking of planning a trek, even if you’re a solo traveler like me, do it. You’ll love it.”
Amitabh Goswami – Noida
Ganesh Prasad –Noida
“I spent an entire evening at the Samode village singing and dancing with the locals in their colourful traditional attire. I even tried the Chari dance with a pot on my head. Yes, a definite must try for everyone!”
Rural Rajasthan
Bright, traditional, rustic yet soulful – that is rural Rajasthan for you! Considering the chaotic and busy lives we live, visiting the interiors of the state will make you realize how meditatively beautiful life is beyond the hustle bustle of the cities.
While the desert state is considered a perfect embodiment of richness and royalty, it also offers a much humble sight of a Persian wheel irrigating the lush fields in its rural areas. A group of traditionally dressed women, carrying clay pots on their heads, walking down the dust roads and turban-clad men with majestic mustaches sweating it out in the fields, is a common sight that you will see as you drive through the state. And they do it so effortlessly without any trace of discomfort that, it will not just inspire you but will make you appreciate the simplistic beauty of life.
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Staying with the locals at their humble abode is an experience that is going to stay with you for the rest of your life. Such is the hospitality of the people of rural Rajasthan who believe in making the most out of whatever little they have. And at the end of the day, as the sun goes down in all its glory, the villages’ folklore will mesmerize you like you never could have imagined!
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