This ancient trail was only used by yak herders and cordeycep collectors. It was revived in 2020 to bring travelers closer to some of the most breathtaking highland landscapes in Bumthang and, up close to the Majestic mount Phola.
This beautiful trek in Bumthang assures similar vistas and landscape as the popular Snow Man Trek but in a shorter distance.
Trek Details :
Duration – 5 days (spend an extra day near Mount Phola)
Difficulty: Moderate to hard
Best seasons: Spring & Autumn
Trek Itinerary
Day 1
Location – Zhurey Village to Pongchhen Camp
Ascent 4050 m
Time – 7 hours
Highlights –
- Village Tour of Zhurey Village
- Gradual ascent under Chir Pine trees as you arrive close to campsite 1
Day 2
Location – Pongchhen to Mount Phola Tsemchi Campsite
Time – 4 hours
Ascent 4500 ms
Highlights –
- High mountain views above tree line
- Sight the first highland lakes on day 2
- Mount Phola and its incredible surrounding landscape
Day 3
Mount Phola to Wongbu Camp
Descent to 4090 ms
Time – 6 hours
Highlights –
- More open meadows above treeline
- Yak sightings on mountain tops and nomadic shelters
- Wongbu cabin on the mountain top
Day 4
Wongbu Camp to Bim Village
Descent to 3500 ms
Time – 6 hours
Hightlights –
- Stopping for tea at yak herding family camps
- Descent into rhododendron trees and pine forests
- Bim village tour
For a more detailed travel article about this trail check out Pem C’s travelogue on Bridungla click here