Gantey Gompa Trek |
Tour Code : TIB /HWT
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Combine
cultural sightseeing with a short, easygoing
trek. After immersing yourself in the sights of
western and central Bhutan, head out on a
three-day trek from Gantey. Pass through remote
villages and relish the surrounding flora,
particularly the rhododendrons when in bloom. |
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Program
Itinerary in Details |
Days 01 :
Arrival by Druk Air to Paro
Fly into Paro. You will be met by our
representative. After Customs and Immigrations
formalities, you will be escorted to the hotel. Over
night at hotel |
Days 02 :
Paro Sightseeing - Thimphu
After breakfast drive through the valley straight
north to see the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, a victory
fortress of the 17th century. On the way back stop
at the Takshang (tiger’s nest) view point, visit a
farm house. After lunch visit Ta-Dzong (National
Museum) which is considered to be the one of the
best natural and historical museum and walk down
hill for a view of Paro Dzong with its traditional
bridge over the Pa-chu (Paro River).Evening drive to
Thimphu. Overnight hotel |
Days 03 :
Thimphu - Gangtey Gompa
Todays drive will be 6-7 hours. The first half of
the drive is about 3 hours leisurely drive over the
Dochula pass at 10,000 ft. to Wangdue. Enroute you
will see some of the highest peaks in Bhutan
including Gangkhar Puensum(7541m), the highest
unclimbed mountain in the world. The descent through
the temperate forest colored with Rhododendrons and
Magnolias takes you to the semi-tropical zone of
orange, bananas and cactus and to the valley of
Wangdue. Visit the town of Wangdue, Afterlunch drive
to Gangtey Gompa, 3 hours. You will be lodged up in
a farm house converted into a small guest house or
camp if rooms are not available. The camp site and
guest house is at Tabiting. |
Days 04 :
Gangtey Gompa - Gogona
Trek Day 1 : Distance 15 km and walking time 6-7
hours.The trek starts at Tabiting at 2830m and camp
at Gogona (3100m). A moderate trek that takes you
through meadows and fields then ascends the Tselela
pass at 3440m through mixed forest of Juniper,
bamboos, Rhododendrons and Magnolias. On this trek
you will meet people who speak different dialect
called Bjop-kha (language spoken by nomads in Bhutan
). Because of their isolation they continue using
their own dialect and a life of their own. Gogona is
a small village with an outstanding monastery under
the care of Gangtey Gompa.Overnight camp. |
Days 05 :
Gogona - Khotokha
Trek Day 2 : Distance 16 km and about 6-7 hours
walking time.Starting at Gogona and camp at Khotokha
(2790m). A gradual climb today takes you to Shobjula
pass at 3410m. On descending you will reach a wide
valley with clear view of the mountains around you .
Overnight camp. |
Days 06 :
Khotokha – Tikke Zampa/Punakha
Trek Day 3 End of Trek : Distance 12 km and walking
time 5 hours.A short climb takes you to the Tashila
pass at 2800m. As you walk down you will notice the
changes in the vegetation and finally reach the
motorable road at Tikke Zampa where you will be
received by our tour bus. From here it is a 30minute
drive to Punakha. Overnight Hotel. |
Days 07 :
Punakha – Thimphu
Morning at leisure or take a hike to Chhimi Lhakhang
(temple of the devine madman) It will be a 2 hour
roundtrip hike. After lunch drive to Thimphu (3
hours) |
Days 08 :
Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast visit the National Memorial Chorten,
built in memory of the late King. Also visit the
Handicraft Emporium/Chokey handicraft and the
National Painting School. After lunch visit the
traditional gold smiths and a stroll in Thimphu
market. If today is a Saturday or Sunday then a
visit to the weekend market and archery ground is a
must. |
Days 09 :
Thimphu - Paro
To Paro (2 hours) and sightseeing. |
Days 10 :
Departure |
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