Renowned as a true adventurer’s dream come true one could hardly conceive of a more potent destination for trekking than the kingdom of Bhutan. With much of its landscapes remaining unchanged and unaltered by the advent of modernity or commercial progress the virgin landscapes of the last Buddhist kingdom in the towering Himalayas is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Littered with virgin forests, cloud gracing mountainscapes and quiet villages tucked away in rugged, natural surroundings this lesser known tourist destinations in Asia is veritable treasure roe for hikers and walkers the world over.

Trekkers of various skill levels can find a tour matching their abilities in Bhutan which resembles a land forgotten by time in every sense of the term in its unbridled beauty and simplicity. The trek up to “Tiger’s Den” is one of the more challenging treks in the country as the ancient monastic temple is located atop a vertical hill surrounded by snow capped mountains. The trek takes visitors across the sacred Lake Tsonapatta inside a rhododendron forest that is as ancient as time itself. Those who conquer the trek can indulge in cultural encounters with the Tsechu tribe who occupy the villages near the area.

The village that is placed at the highest altitude of any village in Bhutan however is a part of the Laya and Chomolhari trekking tour which also explores the country’s most sacred peak. Known as the Divine Mountain hikers can expect to trudge through an off-road track to the Chomolhari base camp. Ancient tribes such as the Layap are found near the mountain area and visitors can interact with the yak herding tribe at leisure and witness their simple way of life.

The Jhomolhari trek has also been extended to include nearby territories. Setting off from Drukyel Dzong the trek takes hikers to Lingzhi through the Jhomolhari base camp. Heading to Laya the trek also covers southern regions of the Himalayas including Punakha and Gasa. The Snowman Trek in contrast takes around 24 days to complete as the high Himalayas make for a difficult trek with several days of rests in pit stops such as Thanza and Rodenphu also factoring in to the equation.

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