Restored Trans Bhutan Trail reopens to foreigners after 60 years

Dhaka: Following extensive restoration, Bhutan will be reopening the historic and sacred Trans Bhutan Trail for the first time in six decades.

The trail will be officially inaugurated by the King of Bhutan, whose vision was to restore the ancient route for tourism, adventure and connection.

International tourists will be able to walk the trail for the first time from April 2022.

The move is expected to provide much needed economic benefits to rural communities along the way.

Community tourism pioneer, G Adventures, has been selected by the Bhutan Canada Foundation, the non-profit that led the restoration of the trail, as the first group adventure operator when the trail launches to the public.

Two new Active trekking itineraries are now available to book with G Adventures, an 11-day Camp the Trans Bhutan Trail trip, which features camping and homestays, and a 12-day Highlights of the Trans Bhutan Trail itinerary with accommodation in homestays, locally-owned guest houses and hotels.

Yves Marceau, Vice President - Product, G Adventures, said the operator’s two tours focus on trekking specially selected parts of the 403-km (250-mile) trail and connecting with local people to learn about Bhutanese life and culture, thus combining active travel and cultural immersion with the benefits of community tourism.