DUR HOT SPRING TREK (9 days )

Day 1: Dur to Gorsum
Distance: 18km
Trek time: 6-7 hours
Camp altitude: 3,120m
The trek route follows the Yoleng Chhu, a river known for its abundance of trout. The trail from Bumthang to Gorsum is a gradual climb.

Day 2: Gorsum to Lungsum
Distance: 12km
Trek time: 5 hours
Camp altitude: 3,160m
The trail today will lead through a dense forest of spruce, hemlock, cypress, juniper and maple. It ascends gradually to the campsite.

Day 3: Lungsum toTshochenchen
Distance: 15km
Trek time: 6-7 hours
Camp altitude: 3,780m
The vegetation along the route is similar to places crossed the previous day. Near the campsite the vegetation thins out and the camp is made above tree line.

Day 4: Tshochenchento Duer Tsachu
Distance: 18km
Trek time: 8-9 hours
Camp altitude: 3,590m
The trek from Tshochenchen is uphill all the way until Juli La (4,700m). After crossing the pass, the trail descends to a lake at 4,220m, and then climbs again to Gokthong La (4,640m). From here the path is steep descent until the campsite. Musk deer, herds of blue sheep and Himalayan bears are sometimes seen along the route.

Day 5: Duer Tsachu
As the highlight of the trek, today will be spent resting at the Duer Tsachu. After a late breakfast, relax in the rejuvenating hot springs or take a leisurely hike around surrounding areas.

Day 6: Duer Tsachu toTshochenchen
Distance: 18km
Trek time: 8-9 hours
Camp altitude: 3,780m
Return by the same route taken on day four. The journey will be even tougher than before as there is slightly more climbing than descending.

Day 7: Tshochenchento Lungsum
Distance: 15km
Trek time: 5 hours
Camp altitude: 3,160m
Return by the route taken on day three.

Day 8: Lungsum to Gorsum
Distance: 12km
Trek time: 4 hours
Camp altitude: 3,120m
The trail descends gradually from the campsite. It leads through dense forest of spruce, hemlock, cypress, juniper and maple.

Day 9: Gorsum to Duer Village
Distance: 18km
Trek time: 6 hours
From Gorsum the trail descends gradually until the bridge near Duer village, where you reach the road head.