Gasa Hotspring Trek (12 Days)
Day 1 - Arrival at Paro
Arrive at Paro Airport. You will be received by representative of Barma Tours & Treks Co. and transferred to your Hotel in Paro.
Day 2 - Paro Valley Sightseeing
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 along the Pa-chu river and into Paro town for stroll and shopping.
Halt at hotel in Paro.
Day 3 - Paro to Thimphu
After breakfast head for Thimphu. In Thimphu sightseeing will include Zilukha Nunnery, National Library, Handicrafts Emporium, Memorial Chorten, Textile Museum, Handmade paper factory.
Day 4 - Thimphu to Punakha
After breakfast, visit Simtokha Dzong (the oldest Dzong in Bhutan) enroute to Punakha. On the way, stop at Dochula for view of the Himalayan peaks. Continue on the journey to Punakha which takes 3 hours.
Overnight halt at camp in Punakha
Day 5 - Punakha to Tashithang - Goen Damji
After breakfast, the vehicle will drop you at Tashithang which is one and half hour drive through the valley. From Tashithang, the trek starts for a distance of about 16 kms through subtropical forests.
Camp at Damji.
Day 6 - Damji to Tsachu
The trek would be more of a gradual climb at first till you reach Gayza village. From the village you can have a excellent view of Gasa Dzong. Then you are going to descend. Distance is about 18 kms.
Day 7 - Tsachu Sightseeing
After breakfast, hike up to Gasa Dzong (1 hour walk) or you can walk around Tsachu area.
Afternoon - take a bath in the Tsachu (Hot Spring) and Relax. Overnight camp at Tsachu.
Day 8 - Tsachu to Goen Damji
After breakfast, slowly climb to Gayza village for you return journey. Night Halt at Damji.
Day 9 - Goen Damji to Tashithang - Punakha
After breakfast, it is going to be a gradual descent through agricultural fields and forests. Vehicle is going to pick you up at Tashithang. The drive till Punakha where the camp will be pitched by the riverside.
Day 10 - Punakha to Paro
After breakfast, visit Punakha Dzong. Start the journey. Lunch will be served at Thimphu. After lunch a few hours stroll through Thimphu town. Then head for Paro. (Total driving time - 5 hours)
Day 11 - Paro Taktshang
After breakfast, hike up to Taktshang. One of the highlights of the visit would be the climb up to Taktshang - “The Tiger’s Den.” The monastery clings to a 1000 meter rock cliff. Pack Lunch and water (picnic) should be carried with you on the hike.
Day 12 - Departure from Bhutan
After early breakfast, drive to airport for your onward Journey.
