Hiking the Trans-Bhutan Trail in Punakha Valley Bhutan
James & Nicola Irving, Bhutan travel experts from specialist travel company Bhutan & Beyond, hike a section of the Trans-Bhutan Trail between Siew Drangsa and the Punakha Dzong Viewpoint. Filmed on Thu 16NOV23, on their 19th visit to the delightful, and so specially unique, Kingdom of Bhutan.
Quick Facts on the Trans-Bhutan Trail (TBT)
- Hikers can choose to tackle any length of any section of the TBT to suit their itinerary and fitness. Hikes between 1-3 hrs are common.
- Generally no need for heavy trekking boots or equipment.
- Hikers do NOT need a special permit to hike on the TBT.
- Some parts of the TBT do not have easy road access, or available hotel/homestay accom, and require tented campsite accom to be carried by trekking crew at extra cost.
- Best hiking months early October to mid-June, for drier trails.
Private Tours in Bhutan
Choose from our recommendations below or we’ll create one for you. Daily departures year round.
Bhutan at a Glimpse – 5 nts
A Taste of Bhutan – 6 nts
Bhutan Luxury Explorer – 8 nts
Bhutan Mini-Explorer – 8 nts
Bhutan Luxury Experience – 10 nts
Focus on Bhutan – 11 nts
Traversing Bhutan from 16 nts
Small Group Tours in Bhutan
Most have just max 8 persons!
Punakha Festival Tour – 6 nts – 16FEB24
Paro Festival Tour – 10 nts – 23MAR24
Dagala Trek Tour – 9 nts – 19MAY24
Bhutan Summer Splendour Tour – 6 nts – 07JUL24
Enticing Bhutan Tour – 9 nts – 13SEP24
Enriching Bhutan Tour – 11 nts – 12OCT24
Dagala Trek Tour – 9 nts – 20OCT24
Mysterious Bhutan Tour – 9 nts – 08NOV24
Article by James Irving – Bhutan Travel Expert
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James Irving – Bhutan Travel Expert. James has worked in the travel industry for over 40 years & has been involved in the leisure, corporate, group, sport, incentive & wholesale travel genres. James loves rugby union, and keenly supports the Queensland Reds and the Australian Wallabies. |
