Gangtey Trek Tour

Package Overview

In this 10 days tour you will be doing some cultural sightseeing through western Bhutan with this three days trek. Although the trek is possible throughout the whole winter, the best seasons for the Gangtey Trek are March to May and September to November. It is a short and relatively easy trek with beautiful villages and monasteries en route.

Duration of the trek: 3 days
Duration in Bhutan: 10 days
Max. Elevation: 3,480m
Highest Camp: 3,330m
Standard: Easy
Best Seasons: September to May
Start: Phobjikha
Finish: Tikke Zampa

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Paro

  After arriving at Paro International Airport you will be picked up by your personal guide and driver from Around Bhutan and drive to your hotel for lunch. On your first day in Bhutan you will then visit the National Museum, located in the watchtower (Ta Dzong) of Paro Dzong. After the museum you proceed to Paro Rinpung Dzong, which was built by the founding father of Bhutan, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1646. Today, this fortress houses the Administrative seat of the district of Paro and the district Monk Body with about 200 monks. The central tower (Utse) of the fortress is one of the most beautiful in Bhutan with its superb woodwork. On the way back from the dzong(fortress) the beautiful Paro village invites for a stroll and a market visit. Dinner at the hotel.

  • Hotspots : Rinpung Dzong, National Museum
  • Meals & Drinks : Dinner

• Day 2 : Paro - Thimphu

  In the morning drive to Drugyal Dzong (a ruin of a Dzong) which is situated at the end of Paro valley about 16 kilometers outside town. This Fortress is of great historical importance as it was here that the Bhutanese defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here, the snowcovered peaks of Mount Jhomolhari (7329m) can be seen on a clear day. After that visit one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, the Kyichu Lhakhang. Built buy the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century, Kyichu is considered to be one of 108 temples that were built to defeat an ogress (demon) that was lying over the entire Himalayas. And drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Along the winding road following Paro River you will stop to visit Tamchhog Lhakhang, a private temple owned by the residents of the famous Tibetan bridge builder Thongten Gyalop. The traditional iron bridge here was reconstructed in 2005 using some of Thangtong's original chain links from Duksum in eastern Bhutan. The red soil around the temple contains low-grade ore that once supplied the raw material for iron works. After checking-in at the hotel, lunch at hotel and after lunch you will visit the craft bazar where you get the geninue Bhutanes handicrafs and then dive towards Takin zoo and have the oppurtinity to have a glance and take pictures of an unique animal which is our National animal, Takin which has head of a goat and the body of a Yak. And we will drive towards kunselphodrang(Buddha point) where you will have the pleasure to have a look at one of the largest statue of sitting Buddha in the world and later in the evening we will take you to the impressive Trashichoe Dzong. This massive fortress houses part of the government Ministries, the office of the King and the Throne Room. It also houses the State Monastic Body and the office and the living quarters of the Chief Abbot. Dinner at the hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Lunch, Dinner

• Day 3 : Thimphu - Punakha

  In the morning visit Memorial Chorten, a stupa built in memory of the third King of Bhutan. After that you have the chance to experience Bhutanese arts and crafts being taught at Zorig Chusum, the school of 13 Holy Arts. And to the Folk Heritage Museum these museums that were established in 2001 in Thimphu provide visitors and tourists with fascinating insights into the Bhutanese material culture and way of life. The Folk Heritage Museum with a three storied, 19th century traditional house provides you a glimpse of the Bhutanese lifestyle, and artifacts from the rural households. One can come across typical household objects, tools and equipments. After lunch drive to Dochu La, a 3140m high street pass. On clear days the pass offers a panoramic view of the Bhutan Himalaya. The collection of 108 chortens were built in 2005, and the new Druk Wangyel Lhakhang was inaugurated 2009, showing marvellous paintings. From Dochu La you continue towards Mistna where you visit Chimi Lhakhang. This temple was founded by Drukpa Kinley, commonly known as "Divine Mad Man". After Drukpa Kinley subdued the feared demoness of Dochu La, he advised the local people to built a temple in 1499. After a cup of tea nearby the temple you drive to Punakha and check in at the hotel. Dinner at hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Lunch, Dinner

• Day 4 : Punakha - Gangtey

  After breakfast you visit Punakha Dzong. Punakha was the former capital of Bhutan, and the Dzong (fortress) lies between two rivers known as Pochu and Mochu which means "Male River and Female River." Built in 1637 under the reign of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the founding father of Bhutan, Punakha is today the winter residence of the central monk body and holds the famous Drukpa Kagyu relique "Rajung Khasarpani". The main assembly hall shows paintings of the life story of Lord Sakyamuni Buddha. After visiting the Dzong you drive to the beautiful Phobjika valley, where you will reach in the afternoon. You have the option to explore this peaceful valley, which is also home to the endangered Black Necked Cranes in winter times, by going for a two hours hike up to the village of Gangtey, where you can visit Gangtey Goempa. This monastery is the biggest Nyingma Monastery in Bhutan and follows the teachings of Tertoen Pema Lingpa. Dinner at the hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 5 : Phobjikha - Zasa(Distance 15km, six to seven hours, 610m ascent, 410m descent, camp altitude 3,130m)

  The Trek starts near the village of Tabiting. The trail winds through meadows and fields and the climb takes you through a mixed forest of juniper, bamboo, magnolia and rhododendron to Tsele La (3430m). From here you descend into the Juge Kangkha Chhu valley. Further on, the path leads to Gogona, well know for its "Gogona Cheese" production. The campsite is a bit further on besides a small stream in a yak pasture called Zasa.

• Day 6 : Zasa - Chorten Karpo(Distance 16km,five to seven hours, 450m ascent, 860m descent, camp altitude 3,3

  A gentle climb leads to Shobe La pass (3,480m). The descent from the pass leads to a wide valley, surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges. Below the route one can see Khothokha, a village with about 60 houses. You finally reach the campsite by climbing gently up till you see four chortensin a forest of blue pine.

• Day 7 : Chorten Karpo - Tikke Zampa(Distance 12km, four to five hours, 120m ascent, 1,340m descent)

  From the camp you climb till you reach a forest road. From here it's an easy walk up to a little ridge at 2,800m. The walk down back into the valley leads you through Bhutan's best bird watching areas.

• Day 8 : Gantey (Phobjikha) - Paro

  After breakfast we will drive towards Paro and stop by Dochula cafeteria for lunch and have a great view of great mountains of Bhutan from the cafeteria.And after lunch we will proceed our journey towards Paro. In the evening stroll around the beautiful Paro Town.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 9 : Paro (Taktshang Hike)

  Today's programme includes a hike to one of the most sacred places in entire Bhutan: after driving to the road end you start the climb to the picturesque Taktsang Monastery, also known as "Tigers Nest". Perched on a rocky ledge with a sheer drop of nearly 800 ft, Taktsang was built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup (stag tshang seng ge bsam grub) cave where Guru Rinpoche has meditated for three months in the 8th century. Padmasambhava has introduced Buddhism to Bhutan. Today, Paro Taktsang is the best known of the thirteen taktsang or "tiger lair" caves in which he meditated.

• Day 10 : Departure

  Drive to Paro Airport. See off by your Guide and Driver.

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Inclusions

• Sightseeing

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Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

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Cost: Adult(13 years and above)
US$1800per person
Surcharges:
US$360(Single travelers)
US$270(two travelers)per person
Cost: Children(6-12 years)
US$1170
Cost: Indian travelers:
Rs.36000 per person
Surcharges(Less then 2 person) for indian travelers Rs.4500 per person
No surcharges for 3 and more travelers

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