Punakha Winter Trek

A gentle low-altitude trek through villages, forest and terraced fields above the warm Punakha valley — one of the few treks comfortable during Bhutan’s winter months.

  • Duration: 3 days
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Max elevation: 2,700 m
  • Starts: Punakha

Overview

A gentle low-altitude trek through villages, forest and terraced fields above the warm Punakha valley — one of the few treks comfortable during Bhutan’s winter months.

Best season: November–March

Trek Highlights

  • Low altitude, suitable year-round including winter
  • Village homestays and rural farmland
  • Mild climate compared to high-altitude routes
  • Easy pace suitable for first-time trekkers

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Punakha to Chorten Ningpo

    Trek through pine forest and farmland to a ridge-top chorten.

  2. Day 2

    Chorten Ningpo to Talo village

    Continue through terraced fields to the village of Talo.

  3. Day 3

    Talo to Punakha

    A short final descent back into the Punakha valley.