• Difficulty: Strenuous
• Duration: Seven days
• Start/end point: Thangthangka to Dodina
• Accommodation: Camping

I often find myself recommending the Jomolhari trek to visitors as of all the major Bhutan treks, this is probably the best all-rounder. It’s quieter than some of the more accessible routes such as the Druk Path or the Dagala Thousand Lakes, yet is far more manageable than the big beasts like the Snowman of the Trans Bhutan Trail. But for me, its biggest selling point is a heady blend of incredible scenery with close contact cultural interactions along the way.

Oh – and the scenery of course. As with all of Bhutan’s great hikes, the high-altitude, rugged landscapes are simply mesmerising. You start in pine forests, move into wide, open yak pastures, skirt glacial rivers, and then – boom – you’re at Jangothang Base Camp, staring up at the mighty Jomolhari itself. Seeing Jomolhari for the first time is something you cannot forget.

If you’re looking for a good moderate challenge, I’d say Jomolhari is the one for you. You’ll be hiking at high altitudes and covering long distances, but as long as you’re fit and used to hiking, you’ll be fine.