Pema is operations manager and tour guide for Rural Heritage Bhutan, one of the leading Bhutan trekking and adventure travel specialists. Hailing from the rural area of Pema Gatshel in the eastern part of Bhutan, he has been organising treks and adventure travel in Bhutan since 2014.
- Difficulty: Strenuous
- Duration: 13 days
- Max. elevation: 5,400 metres
- Accommodation: Camping
- Start / end point: Tangbi to Khaktang
This is one of the most demanding treks in Bhutan and one I only recommend for the hardiest hikers. The route leads to ‘base camp’ of Gangkar Puensum – which at 7,570 metres is the world’s highest unclimbed mountain. The mountain is considered sacred and holds deep significance in our culture, and I see this as more of a pilgrimage than a trek. This is a remote and untouched region, but you’ll pass by occasional yak herders’ huts and tiny traditional villages. It’s a magical trek, but the distance, altitude and the often non-existent trail make it suitable only for experienced trekkers who are properly acclimatised.
At a glance
Destinations
Bhutan
Activity
Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Responsible Travel, Slow TravelPhysical Level
Strenuous
Season
September - June
Duration
13 days
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