If you are
traveling to Bhutan during winter, this is the perfect time to go for the
trekking tours in Bhutan. There are different trekking trails for different
persons as per their ability and features of interest. Each of the treks is
unique and has different elements to offer to the tourists. Here are 3 most
popular treks that are carried out in winter.
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Punakha Winter Trek:
It is one of the
easiest variations of the treks that are conducted in Bhutan for the tourists.
The short trek is carried out for duration of 3 days only. The trekkers are
taken from the capital city of Thimpu (7700 ft) all through a region of
coniferous forests. The trail passes through the dense vegetation area and
leads to the ancient city of Punakha, the erstwhile capital of Bhutan. When you
pass through the green forests as you come out of Thimpu, you will be able to
see the Phajoding monastery. You will be able to witness the ethnic lifestyle
of the Bhutanese as you pass through the villages here. The total trek covered
is of ascent but the ascent is so gradual that you will feel no difficulty.
There are many historical temples which you will come across while trekking
through this trail. It is one of the easiest treks and can be done by most of
the persons.
Samtengang Nubding Trek:
This is another popular
Trekking in Bhutan that is undertaken at the low altitudes. It is not a long
duration trek. It is carried out in the western part of Bhutan under the
Wangduephodrang region. The initiation of the trek is from Samtengang, a small
village on the top of the hillside the Dangchu River. The trail of the trek is
quite exciting as it passes through the mixed forests of oak, pine, walnuts and
others. When you pass through this exquisitely beautiful land, what you will
find is nothing short of a picture frame. You can feel the culture of the place
with the pristine valleys, virgin forests, and unmatchable natural beauty. You
can see diverse unknown species of flora and fauna during this trek. You will also
be able to witness the ancient and popular Buddhist traditions that are
followed in this region. The trekking altitude varies from 1900 meters and 2700
meters.
Sinchula Winter Trek:
Proficient tour
companies like Bhutan Mahayana Tours
efficiently arranges for your Trekking in Bhutan requirements. The Sinchula
Winter Trek is a trek conducted on the lower altitudes for the tourists. The
trails that are used or this trek is the same that was used by the people to
travel from Thimpu to Punakha in the olden days when motorable roads were not
present. You can see the beautiful landscapes while you move through this
trail. There are mixed wooded forests that are really charming. You will be
able to witness the lifestyle of the remote villages and their ethnic culture.
The historical sites will present you with a mystic experience of the land.