Lunana Trek

Trip Overview
Skyline Treks and Expedition have operated Lunana trek on 3 previous occasions and we remain one of the only companies to have successfully done. So, we have also run dozens of treks in and out of Lunana over the years, using shorter approaches, and can claim to have run more Lunana treks than any other company. However, the complete Lunana Snowman trek, which incorporates the whole route from Paro past Chomolhari, through Lingshi and Laya, is very infrequently done.
Although this is a long trek (and therefore more expensive), it is a wonderful trekking challenge. We feel that this is one of our most ‘special’ treks. After trekking past Lunana Bhutan second highest peak, Chomolhari 7,314m/23,999ft the route takes you through fabulous mountains and isolated areas to reach the village of Laya Lunana. From here you strike east again into Lunana. Lunana trek is, without a doubt, the most remote region in Bhutan – even the king has only very recently visited it.
It is closed throughout the winter by snowbound passes and indeed the lowest pass to enter Lunana is 16,500ft/5,029m. It is no mean success and few people have managed this journey. The route, of course, is the usual extension of our Hidden Kingdom trek, thus completing a negotiate of the northern border with Tibet and thereby seeing all the un-named, unclimbed, unmapped Bhutanese peaks between 6,010m/20,000ft and 7,300m/24,000ft.
Itinerary
Arrive Paro from Bangkok, Kathmandu or Delhi (By Druk Air).
Arrive Paro from Bangkok, Kathmandu or Delhi (By Druk Air).
Paro- Thimpu.
Paro- Thimpu.
Thimpu- Punakha.
Thimpu- Punakha.
Punakha- Tashithang- Goen Damji (Start of Lunana Trek).
Punakha- Tashithang- Goen Damji (Start of Lunana Trek).
Goen Damji- Gasa.
Goen Damji- Gasa.
Gasa- Koena.
Gasa- Koena.
Koena- Laya.
Koena- Laya.
Laya (Halt).
Laya (Halt).
Laya- Rodophu.
Laya- Rodophu.
Rodophu- Narithang.
Rodophu- Narithang.
Narithang- Tarina.
Narithang- Tarina.
Tarina- Woche.
Tarina- Woche.
Woche- Lhedi.
Woche- Lhedi.
Lhedi- Thanza.
Lhedi- Thanza.
Thanza (Halt).
Thanza (Halt).
Thanza- Tshochena.
Thanza- Tshochena.
Tshochena- Jichu Dramo.
Tshochena- Jichu Dramo.
Jichu Dramo- Chukarpo.
Jichu Dramo- Chukarpo.
Chukarpo- Tampetso.
Chukarpo- Tampetso.
Tampetso- Maorothang.
Tampetso- Maorothang.
Maorothang- Nikachu (End of Lunana Trek).
Maorothang- Nikachu (End of Lunana Trek).
Nikachu- Thimpu.
Nikachu- Thimpu.
Thimpu- Paro.
Thimpu- Paro.
Paro- Airport for Departure
Paro- Airport for Departure
Include/Exclude
What's Included
- 3 star Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis (4-5 star hotel is available with extra charge applicable as per client request)
- Meals; B=Breakfast, L=Lunch; D=Dinner.
- Transport within Bhutan.
- Trekking equipment like sleeping bag, 2 man member tent, dining tents, kitchen tents, toilet tents and mattress etc.
- Services of experienced English speaking licensed holder trekking guide.
- Trekking cooks and trek assistant.
- supply of pack.
- Mineral water on car
- Royalty and taxes.
What's Not Included
- Air fare.
- Travel insurance.
- Rescue operations by helicopters. (If required)
- Excess baggage charges.
- Soft drinks and any alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, laundry, telephone calls, tips for guide and driver and any other personal expenses.
- Any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes, cancellation of flights, deviation in program, delays due to landslides/ road blockage or otherwise.
Reviews
Lunana Trek
Our guides were knowledgeable and passionate about the local culture and environment. Their insights made the Lunana Trek even more enriching.
Lunana Trek
Our guides were knowledgeable and passionate about the local culture and environment. Their insights made the Lunana Trek even more enriching.
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