Highlight:
3 days high altitude trekking; 8 days cultural touring
and sightseeing in 4 different districts of Bhutan; visit
ancient monasteries, Dzongs (fortress-monasteries), more..
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Trip Duration |
11days |
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Trekking Grade |
Moderate - Easy |
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Trekking Days |
3 days |
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Min. Group Size |
4 Participants |
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Season |
Jan. to June; Sept. to Dec. |
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This trek begins from Phobjikha Valley, one of the few gacial valleys and the chosen winter home of the rare black-necked cranes that arrive from the Tibetan plateau in mid November and stay in the swampy center of the valley through March. The trek starts through a large valley and crosses two passes at 3400 meters /11,152 ft. before reaching the beautiful villages of Gogona and Khotokha. The trail passes through meadows and fields, then continues through forests of juniper, small bushes of daphne, and colorful magnolia and rhododendron. The last day of the trek is particularly beautiful during the months of April and May as the spring flowers and rhododendrons provide an explosion of color. The last strech of the trail goes through a semi-tropical forest, orchids, unknown creepers and continues past neatly maintained paddy-fields, orange trees and pretty farm houses of the Sha Valley.
Important Note
Most of our trips take place during the busy season and it is difficult to secure reservations on Druk Air and in Hotels in Paro, Thimphu, Wangdi Phodrang, Tongsa and Bumthang. The farther in advance that you book, the more likely it is that we can confirm the resrvation you choose.
The rule of thumb is: Book as far in advance as possible, but don't hesitate to contact us at the last minute if free time suddenly comes your way.
11 Day Moderate Touring & Rigorous Trekking
Day 1: Paro
Day 2 & 3: Punakha
Day 4: Gangtey/Phojikha Valley
Trek Begins
Day 5: Gangtey/Phobjikha to Gogona (Distance: 15 km; Time: 6 - 7 hours)
Day 6: Gogona to Khotokha (Distance: 16 km; Time: 6 - 7 hours)
Day 7: Khotokha to Chuzomsa/Wangdi (Distance: 12 km; Time: 5 hours)
End of the Trek
Day 8 & 9: Thimphu
Day 10: Paro
Day 11: Depart by Druk Air
Choosing a Trek by Trip Rating
A Rule of Thumb:
Anyone who has no problem with an all-day hike should find our easy treks manageable. And anyone with backpacking experience and who is in good shape generally should have no trouble with a rigorous trek.
Trekking Grade: Moderate/Easy
Physically more challenging and more suited to regular hill-walkers who are used to extended days and who are competent over difficult terrain. The trek involves several days of camping at high altitudes.
Trip Overview:
Moderate Touring with Moderate to Rigorous Trekking Adventure
Trekking (with only a light daypack) 4-10 hours per day over varying terrain.
Lodging Overview:
2 nights tent camping during trek and 9 nights in best available hotels and resorts on double occupancy basis with private bath
Meals
You will eat well. We provide superb meals even in the most remote areas. Our selected hotels and restaurants offer delicious Chinese, continental, Bhutanese and Indian Cuisine. On trek, well trained cooks prepare dishes suitable to western taste ranging from Continental to Chinese and Bhutanese to Indian.
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