SnowMan Trek
Duration: 3 hours helicopter ride
Points of Interest:
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Paro Valley & the Airport
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Laya and Lingzhi
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Mt. Jumolhari & Mt. Jichu Drake
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Mt. Tsherimgang, Mt. Masagang, & Mt. Tiger Mountain
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Lingzhi Yugyal Dzong
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Gasa Tongmon Dzong
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Punakha Dzong
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Lunana
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Table Mountain & Mt. Gangkar Punsum
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Bumthang valley
Zoom-in your lenses as we sojourn into the Northern Shangrila of Bhutan, while making sure you savour every luscious scene along the world famous Snowman Trek. As we streak over the northerly heavens and finally bid farewell in Bumthang, you’ll have traversed a journey of 26 days on a flight of mere 3 hours, and witnessed the true beatific nature of the himalayas unfolding before your very eyes.
As the helicopter buzzes enroute the valleys of Laya and Lingzhi, witness the presence of the magnificent Mt. Jumolhari (7326 meters) in company of Mt. Jitchu Drakey(6662 meters). Kindly treat yourself a glimpse of the Tsherimgang (above 7000 meters); the 17th century Lingzhi Yugyal Dzong, perched at 4150 meters; Masangang (7194m); Tiger Mountain (6840m); and other evenly conspicuous peaks along the north-western border. Also worth viewing are the patches of nomadic settlements of Laya, and the 400 years old Gasa Tongmon Dzong as the helicopter descends into the Punakha valley for a pit stop. Allow yourself a brief moment of warm weather and a quick selfie at Jimithang along the Punatsangchhu river in Punakha. Take a moment in the air to remain agape at the sight of the 17th century Punakha Dzong-firmly standing in all its glory and splendour as it beautifully perches amid Pho chhu and Mo chhu rivers. Get ready to re-experience the himalayan-wilderness as we fly northerly into the seldom explored nomadic villages of Lunana. The rare and majestic views of the Table Mountain and Mt. Gangkar Punsum, pronounced the highest peak in Bhutan standing at a staggering 7570 meters, will definitely leave you bereft of speech. Also prepare to be wonderstruck by the attractive sights of some unsung lakes & rivers and the divine Duer Tshachu- the hot spring where the 6th century Tantric adept Padmasambhava is said to have bathed- as the helicopter navigates through an mesmerizing assembly of sceneries into the Bumthang valley.