The Trans Bhutan Trail passes through almost every landscape in Bhutan, thus it may be as challenging or as simple as you wish. All of this stems from its origins as a means of communication between communities. There are remote portions where you may walk for many days, but there are also several access points from cities that allow for a leisurely afternoon stroll.

That means you may go off the route up to five times a day, especially in the more populous west, to try different things, such as simply relaxing with a glass of peach wine and a Himalayan vista. There are set-date small group excursions with defined itineraries, as well as tailor-made vacations that may be tailored to your energy levels and interests.

Furthermore, this is not Nepal. Although you'll be staring up at 8,000m goliaths, the Trans Bhutan Trail's highest point is just around 4,000m - and you'll have plenty of time to acclimate.

Animals On The Trans Bhutan Trail

The Trans Bhutan Trail on your Bhutan Travel takes you through one of the most biodiverse locations on the planet, with the National Biodiversity Centre documenting over 560 new species of flora and wildlife since 2009. It is even written into the country's constitution that more than 60% of the territory must always be covered in forest.

The Trans Bhutan Path and Forestry Commission will plant a tree for every person who walks the trail, assisting in the recovery of woods lost to logging and boosting Bhutan's objective to be the world's only carbon negative country.

How Do Trans Bhutan Trail Holidays Work?

Bhutanese guides who know the path Bhutan treads very cautiously when it comes to tourism, with tight visa limits and daily visitor fees ensuring that numbers do not negatively impact people and landscapes. This includes guides; all tourists must be accompanied by a Bhutanese guide and driver.

Our Trans Bhutan Trail vacations take things a step further. You'll travel with one guide who will accompany you throughout the journey, but you'll also be joined by guides from the region you'll be trekking through.

Another advantage of hiring local guides is that they can assist you negotiate Bhutan's various languages and dialects. Dzongkha, the national language, is only spoken by roughly 30% of the people, and dialects vary from valley to valley.

Archery, hot stone baths, stargazing, temple tours, weaving workshops... there's enough to do if you want to take a break from the route. But meeting people may be the most memorable thing you do along the journey.

When Should You Hike The Trans Bhutan Trail?