One World Trekking offers October 8 to November 1 trek into Bhutan’s pristine wilderness

(TRAVPR.COM) USA - August 16th, 2010 - The Kingdom of Bhutan is located at the eastern end of the Himalaya Range. The Bhutanese called their country Druk Yul which means "Land of Dragon". As one of the world’s most isolated and mountainous countries, Bhutan is a heaven for the avid hiker and trekker looking for a special mountain journey.

The Snowman Trek is Bhutan’s longest and most physically challenging walking experience (http://www.oneworldtrekking.com/bhutan-snowman-trek.htm). This spectacular 25 day trek leads the adventurous into one of the country’s most remote valleys. Beginning on October 8, One World Trekking (info@oneworldtrekking.com) will guide a small group on this hardest of the Himalayan high-altitude treks. Bhutan’s pristine landscape, wonderful people and fascinating Buddhist culture provide the ingredients for a memorable journey into one of the world’s most remote kingdoms.

Traveling into the Lunana district of north-central Bhutan, the Snowman trek is passes beneath six isolated snow-capped peaks with heights over 23,100 feet. The One World Trekking (http://www.oneworldtrekking.com) group will hike over nine mountain passes exceeding 15,000 feet and travel through and visit some of the most isolated communities and Buddhist monasteries in the world; witness a land unchanged for centuries. While on trek the group will be catered to by a full support staff of guides, cook crew and pack-animal porter staff. During the day you will carry a daypack, take photographs and enjoy the natural beauty of Bhutan, which will engage your heart, mind and spirit.

To receive a detailed trip itinerary, ask questions or receive further information, please contact One World Trekking (info@oneworldtrekking.com). 22 years of arranging and guiding life-changing Himalayan Adventures.

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