The Best Trails in Bhutan

Pelseling Goemba to Kunzangdrak Goemba (Bumthang to Tang)

Hiking

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stuartbutler

Distance

5.79mi

Elevation +

1283f

TrailRank

49

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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...

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Punakha around

Mountain Bike

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trotamon

Distance

8.93mi

Elevation +

686f

TrailRank

49

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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 ...

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Thimphu-Punakha

Mountain Bike

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trotamon

Distance

34.08mi

Elevation +

2940f

TrailRank

49

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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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Jiligang hike Punakha Bhutan.

Hiking

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www.bhutannamdruk.com

Distance

9.85mi

Elevation +

2946f

TrailRank

49

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Punakha Dzong to Jiligang. Jiligang to Khamsum Bridge. If weather is clear good views and gentle hike.

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Tigersnest Bhutan

Walking

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ad.voogt

Distance

4.42mi

Elevation +

2064f

TrailRank

39

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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 ...

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Enduro of the Prince of Bhutan - Tsho Tsha Sa

Downhill MTB

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Jordi

Distance

9.34mi

Elevation +

702f

TrailRank

36

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An enduro downhill section perfectly shaped. Rocky sections, bridges and small drops. Clean and ready to ride!

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Paro Sangchoekhor Trail

Downhill MTB

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trotamon

Distance

4.78mi

Elevation +

358f

TrailRank

35

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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...

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Khumsun toChangyei Zamba

Hiking

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jad bitar

Distance

7.90mi

Elevation +

2402f

TrailRank

32

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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...

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The Mad Man Trail - Downhill (from Paro)

Downhill MTB

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Jordi

Distance

33.58mi

Elevation +

2933f

TrailRank

31

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

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Gangte-Bajo Brigde

Road Bike

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trotamon

Distance

39.04mi

Elevation +

1736f

TrailRank

31

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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...

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Bumdrak Tigernest Trail

Hiking

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Robstar

Distance

9.77mi

Elevation +

4938f

TrailRank

31

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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.

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Haa panorama trek

Hiking

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stuartbutler

Distance

6.16mi

Elevation +

2444f

TrailRank

30

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

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The Ancient Trail

Hiking

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Truly Bhutan

Distance

0.35mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

30

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

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Lango - Takshang(Tiger's Nest)

Running

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prid0472

Distance

11.67mi

Elevation +

5030f

TrailRank

30

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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...

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Over Bongteyla Pass

Hiking

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jaxnicoloff814

Distance

9.20mi

Elevation +

2743f

TrailRank

29

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

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Sangay Gang Trail

Hiking

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jad bitar

Distance

4.54mi

Elevation +

1617f

TrailRank

29

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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

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Trans-Bhutan Trail sections 21 and 22

Hiking

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jad bitar

Distance

4.97mi

Elevation +

259f

TrailRank

28

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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...

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Tiger’s Nest, Paro, Bhutan

Hiking

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nadiaolson

Distance

5.24mi

Elevation +

3760f

TrailRank

27

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...

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Nyinzergang-Khamsum Yueley Namgyel-Jiligang-Phochu Suspension Bridge Punakha

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Dorji Bum

Distance

7.65mi

Elevation +

2116f

TrailRank

27

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This trail is in Punakha District. Drive to Nyinzergang Base and start hike from Nyinzergang Suspension bridge. up

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TakThsang Trail

Hiking

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jaxnicoloff814

Distance

5.98mi

Elevation +

2057f

TrailRank

27

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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

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Tigers Nest: a must do

Hiking

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jad bitar

Distance

4.84mi

Elevation +

2464f

TrailRank

27

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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.

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Threesixty trek Gangtey

Hiking

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stuartbutler

Distance

6.01mi

Elevation +

1089f

TrailRank

26

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

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Lungchutse Pilgrimage Trail

Hiking

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jad bitar

Distance

4.55mi

Elevation +

1745f

TrailRank

26

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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

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Tiger Nest Treck Paro

Hiking

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trotamon

Distance

2.08mi

Elevation +

1811f

TrailRank

25

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

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Ogyencholing to Phokpey Camp

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Rinzin wangchuk

Distance

5.76mi

Elevation +

2992f

TrailRank

24

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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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