Gangtey Trek


Day 1: Arrive Paro – Thimphu

In clear weather, flight to Bhutan provides a wonderful view of Himalayan scenery. Whether flying along the Himalayan range from Kathmandu or over the foothills from Kolkata, it is a fascinating journey, culminating in an exciting descent past forested hills into the Kingdom.

On arrival at Paro airport, you will be met by our representative, and transferred to
Thimphu. Evening visit National Memorial Chorten, a stupa built in memory of His Late Majesty Third King; Tashichhodzong, “fortress of the glorious religion”. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 2: Thlmphu – Gangtey/ Phobjikha

After breakfast, morning tour of Thimphu includes visit to National Library, which houses an extensive collection of priceless Buddhist manuscripts; the Institute for Zorig Chusum (commonly known as the Painting School or Arts & Crafts School), where students undergo a 6-year training course in Bhutan’s 13 traditional arts and crafts.

Then drive for about 5 hours to Gangtey. En route cross Dochu-la pass (3,088m). Overnight at farm house, Gangtey.

Day 3: 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 known for its “Gogona Cheese” production. The campsite is a bit further on besides a small stream in a yak pasture called Zasa.

Day 4: Zasa – Chorten Karpo

Distance 16km, five to seven hours, 450m ascent, 860m descent, camp altitude 3,330m

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 chortens (stupa) in a forest filled with blue pines. Camp in Chorten Karpo.

Day 5: Chorten Karpo – Tikke Zampa (Distance 12km, four to five hours, 120m ascent, 1,340m descent) drive to Punakha

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. Then drive to Punakha. Overnight at a hotel in Punakha.

Day 6: Punakha – Thimphu

After breakfast, visit Punakha Dzong and local market. Then drive to Thimphu. In Thimphu, visit the following if time permits: Folk Heritage and National Textile Museums; Handicrafts Emporium; papermaking factory; market. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 7: Thimphu – Paro

Morning drive to Paro, en route visiting Simtokha Dzong, oldest Dzong in the country built in 1627 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It now houses the Institute of Language and Cultural studies.

Then take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, the spot where Guru Rinpoche arrived on the back of a tigress and meditated. The temple is perched on a sheer rock face. The excursion to monastery’s view point takes about 5 hours for round trip. If time permits, then visit Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. In the evening visit local market and overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 8: Paro Depart

After early breakfast drive to Paro airport for flight to onward destination. Our representative will bid you farewell.

Although the trek is possible throughout the winter, the best time for the Gangtey Trek is between March-May and September-November. It is a short and relatively easy trek with several beautiful villages and monasteries en route.

Total cost includes:

  • Standard Hotel (3 star hotel) twin sharing accommodations; camping on treks
  • Full Board – All meals at local restaurants/ standard hotels/on treks (buffet system)
  • All internal Transport/ Transfers in luxury vehicle
  • Camping Equipment, Ponies & Assistants for treks
  • Airport Transfers
  • Services of Licensed English Speaking Guide
  • Sightseeing
  • Entrances fees to museums, monuments and cultural sites
  • Evening tea/ coffee with snacks
  • Mineral water in car while traveling as complementary
  • All internal taxes and charges
  • Government royalty (US$65 per night per person)
  • FIT Surcharge of US$ 40 per night per person for single person and US$ 30 per night per person for 2 pax
  • Bhutan Visa fee: US$ 40 per person (one time only)
  • Tourism Development Fee: US$ 10 per person (one time only)
  • Bank Transfer Charge

 

But Total cost does not include:

  • Travel Insurance
  • Laundry bill, phone bill, bar bill and other bills of personal nature
  • Tipping
  • Single room supplement (If number of pax in odd number): For, peak season = US$ 30/ per single room per night and for, other season = US$25/ per single room per night
  • Single tent supplement US$ 30 per tent per night
  • Use of Sleeping bag US$ 15 per night per person.
  • Air Fare for both Drukair/ Bhutan Airline and International flight [Please note that the cost of any domestic airfare for the guide must be paid by the clients/agents].
  • Luxury star hotels and resorts available at an additional cost
  • Luxury camping/trekking can be arranged at an additional cost
  • Specialized guides (Foreign Language, Photography, Bird Watching, Buddhism, Flora and Fauna) available at an additional cost.
  • Extra expenses due to the unavoidable circumstance beyond our control.

Note: Night stay in tents during treks (no lodges) includes trek chef, assistant, horses/mules, tents with mattresses, all meals.

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