Lunana Trek: The Queen of Himalayan Treks

Grade: Strenuous
Duration: 24 Days
Distance: 216.7 miles / 349.5 km
Altitude Gain: 31,429 ft / 9,582 m
Altitude Loss: 23,770 ft / 7,247 m
Status: Open

Embark on an epic journey through the Himalayas with a trek that challenges even the most experienced adventurers. This itinerary blends long, high-altitude trekking days with strategic rest periods to help you acclimatize, offering breathtaking landscapes and an actual test of endurance.

A Glimpse of What’s Ahead

The Pass That Will Test Your Soul

At 5,300m, the wind screams. Your legs shake. The ice-glazed trail ahead vanishes into clouds. This is the moment—will you turn back or become one of the few who’ve stood here, victorious?

One step. One breath. This is where legends are made.

Isolated Village Frozen in Time

Smoke curls from a stone hut. A child in a conical hat offers you butter tea with dirt-smudged hands. No phones. No roads. Just the Himalayas—and a way of life untouched for centuries.
Here, time doesn’t move—it breathes.

The Lake That Mirrors Heaven

At Tsho Phu, the water is so still that it mirrors the sky. Prayer flags snap in the wind. You’ll kneel beside pilgrims who have walked for weeks to pray here—and suddenly, every blister will make sense.

This is where the mountains speak if you’re quiet enough to listen.

This is where the mountains speak, if you’re quiet enough to listen.

View Itinerary

Arrival at Paro International Airport: Welcome by your White Happiness Travel representative.
- Drive to Drugyel Dzong (8,460 ft / 2,580 m): Begin your journey with a scenic drive through Bhutan’s lush valleys and traditional villages.
- Trek to Shana (9,480 ft / 2,890 m): A gentle start to the trek, following the Paro River through dense forests of pine and rhododendron.
- Highlights: Soak in the serene atmosphere and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Overnight:
- Meals
  Breakfast
  Lunch
  Dinner
- Time: 6-8 hours (add 1 hour if the trail is muddy).
- Distance: 13.6 miles / 22 km.
- Altitude Gain: 2,250 ft / 685 m.
- Highlights: Trek through pristine forests, cross wooden bridges, and enjoy the first glimpses of the Jhomolhari range.
Meals
- Breakfast
  Lunch
  Dinner
- Time: 4-6 hours.
- Distance: 10.5 miles / 17 km.
- Altitude Gain: 1,530 ft / 469 m.
- Highlights: Arrive at the stunning Jhomolhari Base Camp, surrounded by towering peaks and glacial valleys.
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Activities: Acclimatize, explore the area, or take short hikes to enjoy panoramic views of Jhomolhari (23,996 ft / 7,314 m) and Jichu Drake (22,930 ft / 6,989 m).
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Time: 5-6 hours.
- Distance: 13 miles / 21 km.
- Altitude Gain: 2,780 ft / 845 m.
- Altitude Loss: 2,890 ft / 880 m.
- Highlights: Cross the Nyile La pass, offering breathtaking views of the Himalayas, and descend into the Lingshi Valley.
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Time: 3-4 hours.
- Distance: 10 miles / 16 km.
- Highlights: A relatively easy day through picturesque villages and yak pastures. Visit Chebisa village, known for its traditional Bhutanese houses and warm hospitality.
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Time: 5 hours.
- Distance: 9 miles / 14.5 km.
- Altitude Gain: 1,470 ft / 450 m.
- Altitude Loss: 1,440 ft / 440 m.
- Highlights: Cross the Gombu La pass and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding valleys.
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Time: 7-8 hours.
- Distance: 10 miles / 16 km.
- Altitude Gain: 2,575 ft / 785 m.
- Altitude Loss: 2,575 ft / 785 m.
- Highlights: A challenging day with steep ascents and descents, rewarded with incredible views of the Himalayan wilderness.
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Time: 6-7 hours.
- Distance: 8.5 miles / 14 km.
- Altitude Gain: 2,755 ft / 840 m.
- Altitude Loss: 2,755 ft / 840 m.
- Highlights: Cross the Sinche La pass and descend into the Limithang Valley, with views of Gangchen Ta (20,741 ft / 6,322 m).
  Meals
  - Breakfast
  - Lunch
  - Dinner
- Time: 4 hours.
- Distance: 5.5 miles / 9 km.
- Altitude Loss: 1,180 ft / 360 m.
- Highlights: Arrive in Laya, one of Bhutan’s most remote and culturally rich villages.
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Activities: Explore Laya village, interact with the locals, and learn about their unique culture and traditions.
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Time: 7-8 hours.
- Distance: 9 miles / 14.5 km.
- Altitude Gain: 3,200 ft / 975 m.
- Altitude Loss: 1,840 ft / 560 m.
- Highlights: Trek through dense forests and alpine meadows, with views of the Mo Chu River.
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Time: 7 hours.
- Distance: 10 miles / 16 km.
- Altitude Gain: 2,375 ft / 725 m.
- Highlights: Cross the Tsemo La pass and camp at Narethang, surrounded by towering peaks.
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Time: 7-8 hours.
- Distance: 10 miles / 16 km.
- Altitude Gain: 265 ft / 80 m.
- Altitude Loss: 3,550 ft / 1,082 m.
- Highlights: A long day with a steep descent into the Tarina Valley.
- Time: 4-5 hours.
- Distance: 8.7 miles / 14 km.
- Altitude Gain: 740 ft / 225 m.
- Highlights: Trek through lush forests and arrive at Woche, the first village in the Lunana region.
- Time: 6-7 hours.
- Distance: 8 miles / 13 km.
- Altitude Gain: 1,650 ft / 503 m.
- Altitude Loss: 2,510 ft / 765 m.
- Highlights: Cross the Kesha La pass and enjoy stunning views of the Lunana region.
- Time: 3-4 hours.
- Distance: 10.5 miles / 17 km.
- Altitude Gain: 720 ft / 220 m.
- Highlights: Arrive in Thanza, a picturesque village surrounded by towering peaks.
- Activities: Explore Thanza, interact with the locals, and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
- Time: 5 hours.
- Distance: 5.6 miles / 9 km.
- Altitude Gain: 2,000 ft / 610 m.
- Altitude Loss: 625 ft / 190 m.
- Highlights: Trek through high-altitude lakes and enjoy the pristine beauty of the Himalayas.
- Time: 6 hours.
- Distance: 12 miles / 19.5 km.
- Altitude Gain: 605 ft / 185 m.
- Altitude Loss: 280 ft / 85 m.
- Highlights: Cross the Loju La pass and camp near the stunning Jichu Dramo lakes.
- Time: 8 hours.
- Distance: 12 miles / 19.5 km.
- Altitude Gain: 870 ft / 265 m.
- Altitude Loss: 2,870 ft / 875 m.
- Highlights: Cross the highest pass of the trek, Rinchen Zoe La, and enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayas.
- Time: 6 hours.
- Distance: 9.5 miles / 15 km.
- Altitude Gain: 1,000 ft / 305 m.
- Altitude Loss: 1,310 ft / 400 m.
- Highlights: Trek through stunning landscapes and camp near the beautiful Tampoe Tsho lake.
- Time: 5 hours.
- Distance: 13 miles / 21 km.
- Altitude Gain: 1,015 ft / 310 m.
- Altitude Loss: 3,165 ft / 965 m.
- Highlights: Cross the Tempe La pass and descend into the lush Maurothang Valley.
- Time: 5 hours.
- Distance: 14.5 miles / 23.5 km.
- Altitude Loss: 3,510 ft / 1,070 m.
- Highlights: Conclude your trek with a gentle descent through forests and villages, ending at Nikka Chhu.

Tips for Trekkers:

Acclimatization: Take rest days seriously to avoid altitude sickness.
Packing: Bring warm clothing, sturdy boots, and a good-quality sleeping bag.
Hydration: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated at high altitudes.
Permits: Ensure all necessary permits are arranged in advance.

- Accommodation in 3-star hotels (upgrade available).
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Licensed English-speaking guide.
- Private transportation.
- All entry fees and permits.
- Mineral water during the trip.
- Airfare to/from Bhutan.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses (shopping, tips, etc.).
- Alcoholic beverages.

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Lunana Trek: The Queen of Himalayan Treks

A Glimpse of What’s Ahead

The Pass That Will Test Your Soul

Isolated Village Frozen in Time

The Lake That Mirrors Heaven

View Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Trek to Shana

Day 2: Shana to Soi Thangthanka (11,730 ft / 3,575 m)

Day 3: Soi Thangthanka to Jangothang (Jhomolhari Base Camp, 13,260 ft / 4,044 m)

Day 4: Rest Day at Jhomolhari Base Camp

Day 5: Jangothang to Lingshi Camp (13,150 ft / 4,010 m) via Nyile La (16,040 ft / 4,890 m)

Day 6: Lingshi to Chebisa (13,090 ft / 3,990 m)

Day 7: Chebisa to Shakyapasang (13,120 ft / 4,000 m) via Gombu La (14,560 ft / 4,440 m)

Day 8: Shakyapasang to Robluthang (13,645 ft / 4,160 m) via Jare La (15,695 ft / 4,785 m)

Day 9: Robluthang to Limithang (13,645 ft / 4,160 m) via Sinche La (16,400 ft / 5,000 m)

Day 10: Limithang to Laya (12,565 ft / 3,800 m)

Day 11: Rest Day in Laya

Day 12: Laya to Rodophu (13,825 ft / 4,215 m)

Day 13: Rodophu to Narethang (16,200 ft / 4,940 m) via Tsemo La (16,090 ft / 4,905 m)

Day 14: Narethang to Tarina (12,915 ft / 3,938 m) via Karakachu La (16,465 ft / 5,020 m)

Day 15: Tarina to Woche (13,655 ft / 4,163 m)

Day 16: Woche to Lhedi (12,790 ft / 3,900 m) via Kesha La (15,305 ft / 4,666 m)

Day 17: Lhedi to Thanza (13,450 ft / 4,100 m)

Day 18: Rest Day in Thanza

Day 19: Thanza to Tsho Chena (16,272 ft / 4,960 m)

Day 20: Tsho Chena to Jichu Dramo (16,595 ft / 5,060 m) via Loju La (16,875 ft / 5,145 m)

Day 21: Jichu Dramo to Tsho Tsho Tshang (14,569 ft / 4,450 m) via Rinchen Zoe La (17,470 ft / 5,326 m)

Day 22: Tsho Tsho Tshang to Tampoe Tsho (14,285 ft / 4,355 m)

Day 23: Tampoe Tsho to Maurothang (12,130 ft / 3,698 m) via Tempe La (15,300 ft / 4,665 m)

Day 24: Maurothang to Nikka Chhu (8,617 ft / 2,628 m)

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