Gangtey - Gona Trek Package

Package Overview

Not included in the package tariff
International & domestic flight ticket costs
Personal insurance
Airport departure tax
Drinks & personal
Laundry and Tips

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Paro (Arrival at airport) - Thimphu. Area altitude 2280 m, Travelling distance 55 kms, Time taken 1

  You will be received by our Representative from Bhutan Mystical Tours at the airport and will be driven to Thimphu city. On the way to Thimphu you will be stopped to visit Tamchog Monastery, built by Thangthong Gyalpo also known as Lama Chazampa, meaning the Iron Bridge Builder in the 1500.A.D. This man Thang Thong Gyalpo (1385 - 1464) was a wonder from Tibet who came to Bhutan in 1433 looking for Iron Ore. He built 108 bridges across Tibet and Bhutan, out of which 8 were built in Bhutan. His only surviving bridge is in Duksum located in Eastern Bhutan.
  Dinner and overnight at Hotel
• Day 2 : Thimphu (Sightseeing’s), Area altitude 2300 m, Time taken Full day

  After breakfast at Thimphu, first of all you will be driven up towards a view point known as kuensel Phodrang where sits a massive sized statue of Buddha. From this point you will be able to view the entire scene of the capital city, Thimphu. After the view, you will visit National Memorial Chorten, a monument dedicated to the Third King of Bhutan, His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
  
  On moving down towards the city you will visit National Postal Museum, which is worth a visit for you can get your own picture on a Bhutanese postal stamp right then and there. You can post a cards or letters to your families and friends back home or anywhere else with your personalized stamps. After the lunch we will visit the national zoo where the Takins, Bhutan’s national animal is been Preserved followed by a visit to Tashichhodzong, the capital’s fortress.
  Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
• Day 3 : Thimphu - Punakha Area altitude 1310 m, Travelling distance 76 Kms, Time taken: 3 hours (drive)

  After the breakfast we will drive to Punakha valley, via Dochula pass which is situated on an altitude of 3100m and if the weather is clear we will stop for a while at Dochula pass to view the stunning view of Himalaya ranges of Bhutan. We then drive further down and visit the Royal Botanical Garden at Lamperi. The Royal Botanical Park, which is also known as the Rhododendron Garden at Lamperi, is about a half a hour drive towards Punakha and Wangdue valleys, a nature reserve rich in flora and fauna and beautiful in itself.
  After Lunch we will visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal which is situated at the confluence of the Pho Chu (Male River) and the Mo Chu (Female River). The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). The war materials captured during the battles with Tibetans are preserved here. Punakha is still the winter residence of the Je-Khenpo (the spiritual head of Bhutan) and this city served as a capital of the nation until 1955. After the visit to Dzong, we have a short excursion to Khamsung Yulley Namgyal Choling Monastery.
  Dinner and overnight in Punatsangchhu Cottages or similar.
• Day 4 : Punakha - Gangtey (Gangtey Gompa), Area altitude 2100m

  n the morning, drive to Gangtey. On the way you will see a fortress known as Wangdue Phuodrang Dzong which is under the renovation as it was destroyed by the fire in 2012. This Dzong is situated at the confluence of Punatsangchu river and Tang Chu rivers. Then we drive further towards Gangtey.
  After reaching Gangtey you will visit Gangtey Gompa built in the year of 1613. After lunch, explore beautiful Phobjikha valley, where you will be able to witness the rare Black-Necked Cranes especially during winter time. For more information on this magnificent bird you can also visit the Crane Information center, under the supervision of Royal Society for Protection of Nature. Check-in to your hotel/resort or farm house as well.
  Dinner and overnight in Yuo - loke resort or farm house.
• Day 5 : Gangtey - Gogona, Area altitude 2950 m, Start of Trek - Travelling distance 15 km, Time taken: 6 - 7

  The trail winds up on a slow climb through field and then ascends the Tselel. Then the trail descends gradually for some time trough forest of juniper, bamboo, magnolia and rhododendron. After the last short climb you will reach Gogona village.
  Dinner and overnight in Camp.
• Day 6 : Gangtey - Gogona, Area altitude 2950 m, Start of Trek - Travelling distance 15 km, Time taken: 6 - 7

  The trail winds up on a slow climb through field and then ascends the Tselel. Then the trail descends gradually for some time trough forest of juniper, bamboo, magnolia and rhododendron. After the last short climb you will reach Gogona village.
  Dinner and overnight in Camp.
• Day 7 : Gogona - Khotokha, Area altitude 2600 m, travelling distance 15 - 16 km. Time taken 6 - 7 hrs.

  Climb up a gentle slope to Shobjula (11,155 ft.) and then the path leads down to a wide valley of Khotokha, a summer place of the people of Sha (under district of Wangduephodrang).
  Dinner and overnight at camp.
• Day 8 : Khotokha - Chazam - Wangdue, Area altitude 2600 m, Time taken 3 - 4 hrs (Walk).

  A short ascend leads to Mulaila pass (9200ft.). Then the path descends through ever-changing vegetation till the bridge in Wangdi Phodrang. Finally your trek ends here
  Dinner and overnight at Camp
• Day 9 : Wangduephodrang - Thimphu, Area altitude 2320 m, Travelling distance 76kms, Time taken 3 hrs.

  After breakfast, drive towards Thimphu. After reaching we will have the excursion to Cheri Monastery built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1620 and established the first monk body here. After lunch, visit Changlimithang to witness the archery match. Visit the Centenary Farmers Market.
  Dinner and overnight in Hotel Migmar or similar.
• Day 10 : Thimphu - Paro, Area altitude 2200, Travelling distance 50 km, Time taken 1 hr 15 mins (drive)

  After breakfast we drive to Paro and visit to Satsam Chorten. A walk a short distance until we see, clearly and seemingly within reach, Taktsang monastery. After Lunch, drive to the ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong 16 km up the valley. Experience an unforgettable view of Mt. Jhomolhari (7,314 m). On the way back, visit Kichu Lhakhang that was built in 659 by the Tibetan King Srongsen Gampo.
  Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
• Day 11 : Paro (Departure) | Area altitude: 2,200m

  Early morning, drive to the airport and farewell

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Private Guide
• 3*/4* Hotels/resorts.
• All 3 times meal (catered to personal order and taste)
• All land transport (Toyota luxury coach, ac/non ac cars) within Bhutan/ Backup cars in case of motor biking tour.
• Horses and yaks for trekking within Bhutan
• Sightseeing, religious festivals (if available) and Monuments entry fee
• Experienced and friendly guides with a driver
• Royal Enfield motor bikes (500cc) with full time mechanic
• Daily fuel refill
• Government tax/royalty (US$ 65 pp/pn)

Exclusions

• Not included in the package tariff
• International & domestic flight ticket costs
• Personal insurance
• Airport departure tax
• Drinks & personal
• Laundry and Tips

Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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