The Best Trails in Bhutan

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Photo of Pelseling Goemba to Kunzangdrak Goemba (Bumthang to Tang) Photo of Punakha around Photo of Thimphu-Punakha

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  • near Jakar, Bumthang District (Bhutan)
    Distance
    5.79mi
    Elevation +
    1283f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofPelseling Goemba to Kunzangdrak Goemba (Bumthang to Tang) Photo ofPelseling Goemba to Kunzangdrak Goemba (Bumthang to Tang) Photo ofPelseling Goemba to Kunzangdrak Goemba (Bumthang to Tang)

    Easy but beautiful route starting from the Pelseling Goemba high above Bumthang valley (around one hour drive on bad dirt road from valley floor) over the forested ridge leading to Tang valley and the spectacular cliff s...

  • Punakha around

    Mountain Bike
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    near Pajo, Punakha (Bhutan)
    Distance
    8.93mi
    Elevation +
    686f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofPunakha around Photo ofPunakha around Photo ofPunakha around

    Driving up to 2150 m from there we take a downhill technical track, difficult. Then we cross the rice fields asking first permision to local farmers. From there we cross the hanging bridge. At the other side we climb up ...

  • Thimphu-Punakha

    Mountain Bike
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    near Babesa, Thimphu (Bhutan)
    Distance
    34.08mi
    Elevation +
    2940f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofThimphu-Punakha Photo ofThimphu-Punakha Photo ofThimphu-Punakha

    Leaving from Thimphu cycling up to Dochula, for around 18 km, positive gain of 800 m aprox. At the top Dochula, (3100m), there is a beautiful view, clear days, to the Himalaya mountains and also a religious site.From tha...

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  • Tigersnest Bhutan

    Walking
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    near Drugyel Dzong, Paro (Bhutan)
    Distance
    4.42mi
    Elevation +
    2064f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofTigersnest Bhutan Photo ofTigersnest Bhutan Photo ofTigersnest Bhutan

    Beautiful hike to the Tigersnest. Midway is a cafeteria offering a fantastic view of the Tigersnest. Steep trail over four kilometers to gain 800 meters to 3089 meters. Once you have reached the eye-level lookout, you ...

  • Paro Sangchoekhor Trail

    Downhill MTB
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    near Atsho Chhubar, Paro (Bhutan)
    Distance
    4.78mi
    Elevation +
    358f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofParo Sangchoekhor Trail Photo ofParo Sangchoekhor Trail Photo ofParo Sangchoekhor Trail

    Downhill from the top of the mountain.First we cycle up to the top then following narrow track quite technical. Not for beginners. Nice view. Very step. Little sleepery. Descens muntanya avall. Ruta molt tecnica i corrio...

  • Khumsun toChangyei Zamba

    Hiking
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    near Bumtaka, Haa (Bhutan)
    Distance
    7.90mi
    Elevation +
    2402f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofKhumsun toChangyei Zamba Photo ofKhumsun toChangyei Zamba Photo ofKhumsun toChangyei Zamba

    Start from next to the lodge and cross the suspended bridge and lounge the river for some beautiful beaches. Then go up towards Khumsun temple then cross the rice fields to Jilijang monastery where the monks will treat y...

  • The Mad Man Trail - Downhill (from Paro)

    Downhill MTB
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    near Babesa, Thimphu (Bhutan)
    Distance
    33.58mi
    Elevation +
    2933f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofThe Mad Man Trail - Downhill (from Paro) Photo ofThe Mad Man Trail - Downhill (from Paro) Photo ofThe Mad Man Trail - Downhill (from Paro)

    We climb by the road (tough) and from the top, at 3100 meters, we start the downhill route through the jungle. Pure mountain bike!

  • Gangte-Bajo Brigde

    Road Bike
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    near Yekho (Bhutan)
    Distance
    39.04mi
    Elevation +
    1736f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofGangte-Bajo Brigde Photo ofGangte-Bajo Brigde Photo ofGangte-Bajo Brigde

    We carry the bicicles on the pick up, they take us to the top of the mountain, at 3350 m, from there downhill the paved road, for 40 km where we carried up the btcicles again and we follow our trip by car. I stop the rec...

  • Bumdrak Tigernest Trail

    Hiking
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    near Atsho Chhubar, Paro (Bhutan)
    Distance
    9.77mi
    Elevation +
    4938f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofBumdrak Tigernest Trail Photo ofBumdrak Tigernest Trail Photo ofBumdrak Tigernest Trail

    Start the bumdrak trail from monastery near paro, camp or continue via bumdrak campsite, hike to tak Tsang monastery and back to tigers nest basecamp.

  • Haa panorama trek

    Hiking
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    near Kechungka (Bhutan)
    Distance
    6.16mi
    Elevation +
    2444f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofHaa panorama trek Photo ofHaa panorama trek Photo ofHaa panorama trek

    Easy woodland loop from monastery to fascinating and important cliff side chapel

  • The Ancient Trail

    Hiking
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    near Tashi Chho Dzong (Bhutan)
    Distance
    0.35mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofThe Ancient Trail Photo ofThe Ancient Trail Photo ofThe Ancient Trail

    The ancient trail is maintained by guide associations of Bhutan (GAB) with support from Bhutan Trust Fund for environmental conservation. https://trulybhutan.com

  • Lango - Takshang(Tiger's Nest)

    Running
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    near Damthang, Haa (Bhutan)
    Distance
    11.67mi
    Elevation +
    5030f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLango - Takshang(Tiger's Nest) Photo ofLango - Takshang(Tiger's Nest) Photo ofLango - Takshang(Tiger's Nest)

    I started from my homestay lodge northwest overlooking the Paro river towards this word famous dzong perched on the cliff.. Since it is a popular hike you can't get possibly lost out there and if so just let me ask Taksh...

  • Over Bongteyla Pass

    Hiking
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    near Shodug (Bhutan)
    Distance
    9.20mi
    Elevation +
    2743f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofOver Bongteyla Pass Photo ofOver Bongteyla Pass Photo ofOver Bongteyla Pass

    From Jumolhari base camp (soe village) over Bongteyla Pass to Yaksa camp, passed twin lakes, steep ascent, lunch before the pass, even steeper descent.

  • Sangay Gang Trail

    Hiking
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    near Tashi Chho Dzong (Bhutan)
    Distance
    4.54mi
    Elevation +
    1617f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofSangay Gang Trail Photo ofSangay Gang Trail Photo ofSangay Gang Trail

    Park next to the institute and go up to a 13th century monastery where you can pray with the monks. Then go down to another monastery newly renovated before heading back to starting point

  • near Lungtenzampa, Thimphu District (Bhutan)
    Distance
    4.97mi
    Elevation +
    259f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofTrans-Bhutan Trail sections 21 and 22 Photo ofTrans-Bhutan Trail sections 21 and 22 Photo ofTrans-Bhutan Trail sections 21 and 22

    Beautiful trail taking you from Dochula to Lumetsawa. Beautiful rhodendrons of different colors red, pink, purple and white. Amazing vista point before the first road crossing. A nice stream before the end to dip your to...

  • Tiger’s Nest, Paro, Bhutan

    Hiking
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    near Drugyel Dzong, Paro (Bhutan)
    Distance
    5.24mi
    Elevation +
    3760f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofTiger’s Nest, Paro, Bhutan Photo ofTiger’s Nest, Paro, Bhutan Photo ofTiger’s Nest, Paro, Bhutan

    Moderate, Make sure you begin the hike early in the morning, it’s gradual ascend and not too steep, if you are fit. When getting closer to the the Tiger’s Nest there are steps. Very rewarding and it is an incredible plac...

  • TakThsang Trail

    Hiking
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    near Drugyel Dzong, Paro (Bhutan)
    Distance
    5.98mi
    Elevation +
    2057f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofTakThsang Trail Photo ofTakThsang Trail Photo ofTakThsang Trail

    Hike up to Tiger’s Nest temple, set Tarjin’s new record, Gimbo was teleporting, visited the monks, coffee and mushroom patty on the way down

  • Tigers Nest: a must do

    Hiking
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    near Drugyel Dzong, Paro (Bhutan)
    Distance
    4.84mi
    Elevation +
    2464f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofTigers Nest: a must do Photo ofTigers Nest: a must do Photo ofTigers Nest: a must do

    From the parking just follow (or take the many shortcuts) the trail to the cafeteria then head up to the stairs and discover a beautiful monastery.

  • Threesixty trek Gangtey

    Hiking
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    near Yekho (Bhutan)
    Distance
    6.01mi
    Elevation +
    1089f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofThreesixty trek Gangtey Photo ofThreesixty trek Gangtey Photo ofThreesixty trek Gangtey

    Easy circle route taking in crane info centre, birdwatching sites, forest and Gangtey monastery

  • Lungchutse Pilgrimage Trail

    Hiking
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    near Lungtenzampa, Thimphu District (Bhutan)
    Distance
    4.55mi
    Elevation +
    1745f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofLungchutse Pilgrimage Trail Photo ofLungchutse Pilgrimage Trail Photo ofLungchutse Pilgrimage Trail

    Park at Dochula pass and walk down the road 100m to find the start. Beautiful trail full of rhodendrons. It was freezing when we reached the monastery at 3650m

  • Tiger Nest Treck Paro

    Hiking
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    near Drugyel Dzong, Paro (Bhutan)
    Distance
    2.08mi
    Elevation +
    1811f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofTiger Nest Treck Paro Photo ofTiger Nest Treck Paro Photo ofTiger Nest Treck Paro

    Climb up to Tiger Nest Monastery. Non Stop. Coming back through the same trail. Pujada fins el monestir Tiger nest. 1hr non stop

  • Ogyencholing to Phokpey Camp

    Hiking
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    near Gāmling (Bhutan)
    Distance
    5.76mi
    Elevation +
    2992f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofOgyencholing to Phokpey Camp Photo ofOgyencholing to Phokpey Camp Photo ofOgyencholing to Phokpey Camp

    Today’s walk is through bamboos, hemlock and finally up to an alpine forest. The camp is in a meadow at the head of the valley

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