Trekking in the Himalayas has caught the imagination of people from all walks of life – artists, writers, poets, and scientists. It is the sheer grandeur, beauty and splendor of the Himalayas that captivates the visitor. The Himalayas has something for hikers, trekkers and nature lovers alike. The Himalayas offer blue or emerald lakes and pine forests, slow moving rivers and swift mountain streams, rugged rock and snow covered peaks, grassy downs and meadows resplendent with multi-colored flowers, snow bridges spanning angry torrents, deep and narrow gorges, high passes enveloped in mist, or a mountain peak rising above plumes of clouds and reaching up towards the deep blue skies. These are sights that the Himalayas alone can offer. The glitter of the morning sun on a snow peak, the majesty of a rugged monolith, the infinite peace of a meadow strewn with daisies, forget-me-nots, buttercups and wild primulas, the silence of a starry night, the sensuous joy of bathing in the cool waters of a mountain stream are the stuff of dreams. And trekking in the Dragon country can make it all come true.

Bhutan’s mountain trails are still unpolluted and pristine. Several treks pass through rock terrain. During May - June the profusion of wild flowers, particularly rhododendrons, are spectacular, almost dream like. If one opts to trek in Eastern Bhutan, April – May and mid-September to mid-November is the best time, with a riot of colors of all types of rhododendron stretching for miles on both sides of the entire trek. During the months of autumn, the clear skies and distant views of the Himalayas are highly rewarding and well worth the effort one puts in to get there.

One needs to be in good physical shape if one intends to get the best of the experience of trekking in Bhutan. At times, there are long stretches of steep terrain which can prove exacting, especially at high altitudes. But at the same time, there are several low altitude cultural treks in which anyone can take part as well. Treks vary from short three-day to long three-week ones. Just for a clearer perspective, these are brief descriptions of few of the more popular treks that are available on the menu:
~ Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek
~ Druk Path Trek
~ Jhomolhari Trek
~ Laya Gasa Trek
~ Snowman Trek
~ Gangtey Trek
~ Bumthang Cultural Trek
~ Duer Hot Spring Trek
~ Rodung La Trek
~ Samtegang Winter Trek