Gangtey Gonpa Trek (9 Days)
Duration: 9 Days/8 Nights
Highest Altitude Attained: 3,480 M
Day 1
Arrival at Paro
You will be received by representative of Barma Tours & Treks Co. and transferred to your Hotel in Paro.
Day 2
Paro Valley Sightseeing - Afternoon to Thimphu
After breakfast drive to the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. Along the way, one can view the sacred Mount Jhomolhari (7,314m). Visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse to experience the daily life of the local farmer. After lunch, visit Museum and then travel to Thimphu along the Pa-chu river.
Halt at Thimphu
Day 3
Thimphu to Gangtey Valley
After breakfast head for Gangtey Valley. On the way, view the Himalayan Peaks from Dochula. Lunch at Wangdue. Visit Punakha and Wangdue Dzongs. Then 3 hours drive to Gangtey Gonpa.
Night halt at Gangtey in camp.
Day 4
Exploring Gangtey and Phobjikha Valleys
Drive till the road heads. After visiting the Gangtey Gonpa, explore Gangtey and Phobjikha valleys. Black Necked Cranes are seen in winter. Stroll along winding farm roads of the beautiful wide valley, meeting villagers and fishing are some activities. Halt at Gangtey camp.
Day 5
Gangtey Gonpa to Gogona Valley
5 Hours Trek. The moderate trek would culminate in climbing the Tsela Pass at 3800 meters. Then descend gently into picturesque Gogona valley through fir and Juniper forests. Follow Yak Herders trail. Camp in the middle of the meadow in the valley.
Day 6
Gogona to Khotokha Valley
A gentle climb from Gogona will take you to Shobla Pass. From there slowly descend into wide Khotokha valley. Camp at Khotokha.
Day 7
Khotokha to Wangdue-Chuzomsa and Drive to Thimphu
A short climb will reach Tashila. From Tashila, it is all downhill through changing vegetation. Meet the vehicle at Wangdue -Chuzomsa. After lunch drive to Thimphu.
Halt at Hotel in Thimphu.
Day 8
Thimphu Sightseeing and evening drive to Paro
After breakfast, Thimphu sightseeing. Zilukha Nunnery, National Library, Handicrafts Emporium, Memorial Chorten, Textile Museum, and enroute to Paro visit Semtokha Dzong.
Drive to Paro in the Evening. Halt at hotel in Paro.
Day 9
Departure from Bhutan
After early breakfast, drive to airport for your onward Journey.
