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Snowman Trek: getting the permit and booking in time

Bhutan

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Booking the full trek All year no single opening date

In short

Snowman Trek: you can book the full trek all year, with no single opening date. It goes through a licensed agency. Best season: September to October.

When and at what time does registration open?

What you bookThe full trek (through an agency)
When to bookAll year, with no single opening date
PriceFee of $100 per day, agency requiredRough estimate, check the official website.
How reliable these dates areEstimated from previous years

What is the route like? from OpenStreetMap

Move your finger or mouse along the curve to read the km and the altitude. Approximate curve, from a terrain model.

Snowman Trek

336.5 km+17,365 m gain2,733 m → 5,449 m

Altitude by distanceMin 2,733 m · max 5,449 m

5,449 m4,091 m2,733 m

Profile and elevation gain cover the main section of the route only (129 km of 336).

6 huts, lodges and campsites within 400 m of the route, shown on the 3D map. Length measured along the OpenStreetMap track, one way; elevation gain and altitudes from a terrain model. Approximate figures, check them against the official guide. Tracks © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Snowman Trek on the 3D map Follow the route in 3D, then explore the 62 other trails and races on the map. Open the 3D map

What do you need to book?

To be met before you can book. Double-check the official rules.

How do you book, step by step?

  1. Set your datesThe best-season months are the most in demand.
  2. Choose a licensed agencyIt gets the permit for you.
  3. Prepare the required documentsOften your passport, sometimes a medical certificate.
  4. Keep the confirmationYou may be asked for it on site.
Good to know. Agency and daily fee required.

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Frequently asked questions

Snowman Trek: when should you book?

All year: there is no single opening date. The best-season months go first.

Snowman Trek: how much does it cost?

Fee of $100 per day, agency required. Rough estimate, check the official website.

Snowman Trek: are there requirements to book?

Yes: book through a licensed agency; sustainable development fee paid for each day.

Snowman Trek: when should you go?

Best season: September to October.

Our guides to give yourself the best chance

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See also

Annapurna CircuitAgency permit, NepalEverest Base CampAgency permit, NepalMount KinabaluAgency permit, MalaysiaAconcaguaAgency permit, ArgentinaHikesEvery opening date
Sources and checks. Dates estimated from previous years, to be confirmed once officially announced. Page updated on October 20, 2026, dates checked on October 17, 2026. Does a date look wrong? Let us know.