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TIL Snowman Trek is one of the most difficult hiking trails in the world. Located in Bhutan, created by the yak herders, it is the longest hiking trail of the country. It takes about 25 days to complete, most of the trekkers do not complete the hike due to hard weather, duration, and high altitude.

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