A bold prediction for the next hiking hotspot β Bhutan π§πΉ
A bold prediction for the next hiking hotspot β Bhutan π§πΉ Bhutan, this mysterious country at the foot of the Himalayas, boasts hiking trails known as "the last Shangri-La in the world"βοΈ Here: β Pristine nature: Two-thirds of the country has no roads, with snow-capped mountains, sacred lakes, yak pastures, primeval forests... β Unique culture: A Buddhist sacred land, with thousand-year-old temples like Tiger's Nest Monastery and Rinpung Dzong waiting for you to explore β Royal treatment: A guide, horse caravan, and chef accompany you throughout the journey β you just need to enjoy the hike! π Recommended hiking time π Spring (March-May): Wildflowers in full bloom, with jacarandas at Rinpung Dzong creating stunning views! π Autumn (September-November): The most stable weather, with golden autumn scenery framed by snow-capped mountains π§οΈ Avoid the rainy season (June-August): The mountain path to Tiger's Nest Monastery is slippery β choose carefully! 1οΈβ£ Druk Path Trek Difficulty: β β β (Beginner) Duration: 4 days Highlights: Bhutan's most popular hiking route! From Paro to Thimphu, passing 4 alpine lakes, with easy encounters of rainbows π 2οΈβ£ Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek Difficulty: β β β β (Intermediate) Duration: 6 days Highlights: 40+ sacred lakes + views of Everest/Kanchenjunga! With a maximum altitude of 4,700m, it combines challenges and breathtaking beauty βοΈ 3οΈβ£ Gangtey Nature Trek Difficulty: β β (Easy) Duration: 3 days Highlights: Red-crowned cranes in winter + rhododendron in spring! Forests, streams, and temples β perfect for families/photography πΈ 4οΈβ£ Haa Valley Trek Difficulty: β β β (Easy) Duration: 1 day Highlights: Cross a 3,770m pass, overlooking the entire Haa Valley and the full view of Jomolhari Mountain 5οΈβ£ Jo Bay Tsho Trek Difficulty: β β β (Easy) Duration: 2 days Highlights: Traverse forests and bamboo groves, encounter wild animals, with the endpoint being Jo Bay Tsho β a hidden lake 300m long and 200m wide β οΈ Notes 2οΈβ£ Religious etiquette: Remove shoes and hats when entering temples; shorts/strapless clothing are prohibited 3οΈβ£ Environmental protection: Bring your own garbage bags β there are no trash cans in Bhutan β Follow for more Bhutan travel guides and tips β #CocoRun #HikeTheWorld #Bhutan #BhutanHiking #Gangtey #RecommendedHikingRoutes