Gangtey Trek Tour

Package Overview

The trek through Phobjikha valley at 3000m is one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan. It's a home to the rare black-necked cranes which migrate in winter from Tibetan plateau. Gangtey Goemba monastery is the only Nyingmapa monastery on the western side of the black mountains, dividing the east and western Bhutan.Air tickets
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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Welcome to Bhutan

  On arrival at Paro Airport, you will be received by the representative of Dragon Trekkers & Tours. Then drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Over night at hotel Thimphu.

  • Meals & Drinks Lunch- Continental buffet Dinner- Continental buffet
• Day 2 : Thimphu - Gangtey

  After breakfast, tour Thimphu city, visit Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong, National library and the Institute of Zorig Chusum (thirteen traditional arts and crafts).
  
  After lunch drive to Gangtey which will take about five hours. Enroute cross Dochula pass at an altitude of 3100m and will pass by Wangduephodrang town. Over night at camp or in a farm house in Gangtey.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style Lunch- Continental buffet Dinner- Continental buffet
• Day 3 : Gangtey Goemba - Gogona (15 km 6/7 hours)

  The trail starts with a slow climb through meadows and then ascend the Tselela pass (3400m) where you will have your lunch. Then descend gradually for some time through forest of junipers, bamboos, magnolias and rhododendrons. After a last short climb, you will reach Gogona village. The people of Gogona were originally nomads and speak a language called bjopkha (language of nomads). Overnight in camp.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style Lunch- Continental buffet Dinner- Continental buffet
• Day 4 : Gogona - Khotokha (16 km 6/7 hours)

  The trail winds gently through Gogona valley into forests of firs, oak, spruce, rhododendrons, cypress and juniper. A long and gradual climb leads to the wide valley of Khotokha, where the people of Sha (Wangduephodrang) migrate during the summers. Overnight in camp at Khotokha.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style Lunch- Continental buffet Dinner- Continental buffet
• Day 5 : Khotokha - Chazam/Wangduephodrang (12 km 5 hours)

  A short ascend will lead you to Mulaila pass and then the path descends through an ever changing vegetation till the bridge in Wangduephodrang. Your trek ends here. Over night at hotel in Wangduephodrang.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style Lunch- Continental buffet Dinner- Continental buffet
• Day 6 : Wangduephodrang - Thimphu

  After exploring fascinating Wangduephodrang and Punakha valley, drive to Thimphu. In the afternoon visit the Institute of Traditional Medicine, Handicrafts Emporium and market. Over night at hotel in Thimphu.
  

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style Lunch- Continental buffet Dinner- Continental buffet
• Day 7 : Thimphu - Paro

  In the morning drive to Paro and enroute visit Simtokha Dzong. Today's sight-seeing in Paro includes, visit to Ta Dzong (National Museum), Rinpung Dzong, Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Over night in Paro.

  • Hotspots Rinpung Dzong, National Museum
  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style Lunch- Continental buffet Dinner- Continental buffet
• Day 8 : Paro Departure

  After early breakfast drive to Paro Airport for flight to another destination. The guide will see you off safely.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Transfers

Exclusions

• Air tickets
• Travel insurance

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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