Category Archives: Bhutan

Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 3 – Soi Thangthangka To Jomolhari B.C./Jangothang

Table of Contents: The Day’s Basic Data & Sat Image of Route The Thangthangka Campground and Guesthouse Up The West Side of the Paro Chhu The Army Checkpoint En Route Visible Signs of Local Buddhist Practice Day 3 Lunch and … Continue reading →

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Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 2 – Thongo Campsite to Thangthangka

Table of Contents: The Day’s Basic Data and Satellite Image View The Daily Morning “On Trek” Routine Heading Up The Paro Chhu Trail Our First Lunch On The Trail The Thangthangkha Campground Food Issues On The Trek – A Vegan … Continue reading →

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Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 1 – Paro To Shana to Thongo Samba

Last revised on May 23, 2023. Table of Contents: Essential Data and Map Links The Bus Ride From Paro To Shana A Visit to Drugyel Dzong The Dorje National Park Check Post Lunch In Shana The Bus Driver Gets A … Continue reading →

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Bhutan’s Snowman Trek Preview: Part 2 – Laya To Chozo To Upper Sephu

Table of Contents: The Two Parts Of The Snowman Trek Day 12 – Laya To Rodophu Day 13 – Rodophu To Narethang Via Tsemo La Day 14 – Narethang To Tarina Via Kang Karchung La Day 15 – Tarina To … Continue reading →

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Bhutan’s Snowman Trek Preview: Part 1 – Paro To Shana To Laya

Last revised on February 3, 2023. Table of Contents: The Snowman Trek – Possible Complications Pre-Trek Visit To Taktsang Monastery The Ride From Paro To Shana With A Stop At Drukgyel Dzong Map and Chart of Our Version of the … Continue reading →

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