GANGTEY
TREKKING - 08 DAYS
Trip Profile:
08 Days Trip
03 Nights in Thimphu
04 Days Gangtey Trekking
01 Night in Punakha
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This is another short trek, which can be reduced
more and is recommended in spring, when rhododendron and
magnolia are in full bloom. A moderate trek reaching only at
an elevation of 3440 meters /11,290 ft., it is a paradise for
nature lovers. Beginning from the glacial valley of Phobjikha
at an elevation of 3000 meters /9840 ft, winter home for the
rare black-necked cranes. You will traverse through the village
of Gogona, Khotokha and finally ending the trek at Wangdue Valley
at an elevation of 1350 meters / 4430 ft. The program also offers
sightseeing in the valleys of Wangdue, Punakha, Paro, Thimphu
and a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang temple, dedicated to Drukpa
Kuenley Popularly known as the "Divine madman".
ITINERARY:
DAY 01: KATHMANDU – PARO - THIMPHU
Fly from Kathmandu to Paro, Bhutan.Your Bhutanese escort from
Lingkor Tours & Treks will greet you on arrival, and then
drive to the capital city, Thimphu (54 Kms) at 2,500 mtrs. Dinner
and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 02: THIMPHU - PHOBJIKHA
After breakfast drive to the beautifull Valley of Phobjikha.
Enroute visit various historical sites and other places of interest.
Overnight at camp.
DAY 03: PHOBJIKHA - GOGANA
After breakfast visit the Phobjikha village and began your trek
to Gogona. Overnight at camp.
DAY 04: GOGANA - KHOTOKHA
After breakfast resume your trek passing through the forest
of various species of rhododendron Overnight at camp.
DAY 05: KHOTOKHA – WANGDUE - PUNAKHA
Crossing Tashila Pass at 2800 meters/9200ft you will descend
your trek till Wangdue Phodrang from where your car will pick
you up and drive to Punakha. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 06: PUNAKHA – THIMPHU, 70 Kms /
45 miles, 3 hours.
After breakfast you will visit Punakha Dzong, hike to Chimi
Lhakhang standing on a hillock. Resume your drive to Thimphu.
Stop at the Dochula Pass 3150 m /10,489ft from here during a
clear weather you can see the close-up view of the Bhutan Himalaya.
Finally visit Simtokha Dzong and check into your hotel.
DAY 07: SIGHTSEEING IN THIMPHU
Visit Memorial Chorten, Drupthob Lhakhang (Nunnery), the painting
school, Indigenous hospital, National Library and many other
places of interest. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 08: THIMPHU - PARO – KATHMANDU
Early morning drive to Paro for departure to Kathmandu and transfer
to Hotel.
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