Gangtey Gompa Trek

This trek is for average walkers and gives you an opportunity to visit the isolated valleys of Gangtey Gompa/Phobjikha, Gogona and Kothoka. The trek leaves the valley of Gangtey at 2,830 meters and leads south, then west through the meadows and fields. It then climbs through a mixed forest of juniper, bamboo, rhododendron, magnolia, firs, oaks, spruce, dwarf rhododendrons, miniature azaleas & cypress. The trail is rough, rocky and weaves through trees where pack animals have created deep muddy furrows.

Gogona is a beautiful hilltop site overlooking a long valley. A 30-minute walk beyond Gogona is a hamlet where you may find homemade ara [local drink]. The women here weave blankets and speak a different dialect called Bjop-kha [language of the nomads].

 

Itinerary:

Day 01 Arrive Paro /hotel /day at leisure (L, D)
Day 02 Paro Sightseeing/hotel (B, L, D)
Day 03 Drive to Thimphu (B, L, D)
Day 04 Drive to Gangtey Gompa (B, L, D)
Day 05 Trek day 1 to Gogona (B, L, D)
Day 06 Trek to Khotokha (B, L, D)
Day 07 Trek end at Tikke Zampa/drive to Punakha (B, L, D)
Day 08 Drive to Thimpu (B, L, D)
Day 09 Thimphu Sightseeing (B, L, D)
Day 10 Drive to Paro/ Day at leisure (B, L, D)
Day 11 Departure (B)

COST INCLUDES:
Twin sharing accommodation with full board, all transfers as per the itinerary, English speaking guide, All the monument entrance fees & govt. Taxes. All camping equipments, meals as per mention in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L= lunch, D= Dinner) porters and trekking permits.

COST EXCLUDES:
Airfares, visa fee of $20 (cash) payable upon arrival at airport, beverage, phone calls, laundry, medical, insurance and any other expenses that are not specified above.

Highlights

Fact About this trip:

8 Nights in hotels
2 nights camping trek

Highlights on this tour
Visit of Paro and Thimpu, Monastery visit, superb mountain views, spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, impressive display of wild flower, picturesque village, friendly people and many more?

Season
March till November

Tour grade
EASY 

Group size
From 2 persons

Trip cost
On Request

Departure date
Any day during season
Please check flight schedule