Hiking in Bhutan

Hiking in Bhutan Overview

Begin acclimating with day hikes in the Kathmandu Valley, then enjoy nearly two weeks in Bhutan with a variety of easy and challenging hikes throughout the country.

Nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, Bhutan is best explored with a good pair of hiking shoes and a sense of adventure. Temples, monasteries, and untouched nature await the intrepid hiker. With high altitudes, it’s best to spend a few days in Nepal acclimating and to keep Tiger’s Nest for the end of the holiday when your body is most adjusted to the thinner air. We’ve combined a collection of day hikes with one overnight trek to a camp, and a chance to descend to the Tiger’s Nest. Some of these hikes mean leaving your luggage with the driver while you walk from one village to the next with a day pack, overnighting in a simple guesthouse or meeting up with your driver on a mountain pass 10km from where he left you and your guide. Others are easy walks through beautiful places. We’ve included a bit of white-water rafting to keep you moving on a day when you aren’t hiking and have built in one full day at the end to soak up the peace of Bhutan. Of course, this is meant as inspiration – we’d love to tailor this itinerary to what makes you dust off those hiking shoes and grab your rucksack – so do get in touch and we’ll help you hike Bhutan!