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TREK
NAME AND DESCRIPTION
Category
: General Treks
I.
Druk Path Trek 1
No. of Days
:
9
Months
:
February to May
August
to November
Day 01:
Arrive by Druk-Air - Paro
Day 02:
Paro - Sightseeing
Day 03:
Paro - Jele Dzong
Day 04:
Jele Dzong - Jangchulakha
Day 05:
Jangchulakha - Jimilangtso
Day 06:
Jimilangtso - Phajoding
Day 07:
Phojoding - Thimphu (afternoon) - Sightseeing
Day
08:
Thimphu - Sightseeing - after lunch drive to Paro
Day 09:
Paro - Airport for departure
REMARKS:
This
is relatively an easy trek and is done either from Paro to Thimphu
or Thimphu to Paro. The actual trekking days are five days. You can
see many lakes full of trout fish, beautiful views of high mountains
and variety of rhododendron. The ideal time would be in spring when
you can see many varieties of flowers.
II.
Druk Path Trek 2
No. of Days
:
6
Months
:
February to May
August
to November
Day 01:
Arrive by Druk-Air - Paro
Day 02:
Paro - Sightseeing
Day
03:
Paro - Jele Dzong
Day 04:
Jele Dzong - Tsheluna
(Camp at the other side of the river Pa-chhu)
Day 05:
Tsheluna - Thimphu
Day 06:
Thimphu - Paro airport for departure
REMARKS:
During
this trek, you will be averaging 7-8 hrs. of trek. The highest
altitude on this trek will be 11,900ft. The main attraction of this
trek will
be that you will pass through a number of villages with typical
traditional Bhutanese houses. You will also be travelling the old
passes
that were used by the Bhutanese for centuries. You will see alpine
forests adorned with rhododendron of various color. You can visit
the
Pumla monastery. If the sky is clear, you can view the "Gangkhar
Puensum" - the highest mountains in Bhutan. From Phajoding, you
will
descend into Thimphu valley and there on for a short drive to
your
Hotel.
III.
Gangtey/Gogona/Khotokha
Trek
No. of Days
:
9
Months
:
February to May
August
to November
Day 01:
Arrive by Druk-Air - Paro
Day 02:
Paro - Thimphu
Day 03:
Thimphu - Gangtey Goenpa
Day 04:
Gangtey Goenpa - Halt
Day 05:
Gangtey Goenpa - Gogona
Day 06:
Gogona - Khotokha
Day
07:
Khotokha - Chuzomsa/Thimphu
Day 08:
Thimphu - Paro
Day 09:
Paro - Airport for departure
REMARKS:
This
trek takes you to one of the enchanting valleys of Bhutan where the
rare Black Necked Cranes visit the valley every winter. The actual
number of days of trekking is 4 days. For those interested in
fishing this is an ideal place. One can also see life in this
isolated valley which has kept the tradition, culture and the
language still alive.
IV.
Chomolhari Trek 1
No. of Days
:
14
Months
:
March to May
August to October
Day 01:
Arrive by Druk-Air - Paro
Day 02:
Paro - Sightseeing
Day 03:
Paro - Shana
Day 04:
Shana - Thangthayka
Day 05:
Thangthayka - Jangothang
Day 06:
Jangothang - Halt
Day 07:
Jangothang - Lingshi
Day 08:
Lingshi - Halt
Day 09:
Lingshi - Shodu
Day 10:
Shodu - Barshong
Day 11:
Barshong - Dolam Kencho
Day 12:
Dolam Kencho - Thimphu
Day 13:
Thimphu - Paro
Day 14:
Paro - Airport for departure
REMARKS:
This Trek is comparatively a challenging trek taking you to
an altitude
of 4,820m above sea level. You can have the closest view of Mount
Chomolhari. The actual number of days of trekking is 9 days and
there
is a halt for one day at the base of Mount Chomolhari. The Trek
ends
at the northern part of the Thimphu valley.
V.
Chomolhari Trek 2
No. of Days
:
10
Months
:
March to May
August to October
Day 01:
Arrive by Druk-Air - Paro
Day
02:
Paro - Sightseeing
Day
03:
Paro - Shana
Day
04:
Shana - Thangthangkha
Day
05:
Thangthangkha - Jangothang
Day
06:
Jangothang - Thangthayla
Day
07:
Thangthayla - Shana
Day
08:
Shana - Paro/Thimphu
Day
09:
Thimphu - Sightseeing
Day
10:
Thimphu - Paro for departure
REMARKS:
This
trek is similar to that of the Chomolhari Trek 1. There is no halt
at Chomolhari base camp. After reaching the base camp the trek turns
to the west landing at Paro again. The actual number of days of trek
is six days and it comparatively easier than the Chomolhari Trek 1.
From the end point of the trek you drive to Thimphu for sight seeing
of the valley.
VI.
Samtengang Trek
No. of Days
:
10
Months
:
February to May
August to November
Day 01:
Arrive by Druk-Air - Paro
Day
02:
Paro - Sightseeing
Day
03:
Paro - Thimphu
Day
04:
Thimphu - Khuruthang.
Day
05:
Khuruthang - Limukha
Day
06:
Limukha - Chungsakha
Day
07:
Chungsakha - Samteygang
Day
08:
Samteygang - Thimphu
Day
09:
Thimphu - Paro
Day
10:
Paro - Airport for departure
REMARKS:
This
is a relatively easy trek that takes you through a number of
villages. The actual number of days of trek is 4 days. Arrangements
can made to visit the villagers in their natural surroundings and to
see first hand the rural Bhutanese way of life.
VII.
Gasa Hot Spring Trek
No. of Days
:
11
Months
:
February to May
August to November
Day 01:
Arrive by Druk-Air - Paro
Day 02:
Paro - Sightseeing
Day 03:
Paro - Thimphu
Day 04:
Thimphu - Punakha
Day 05:
Punakha - Damji
Day 06:
Damji - Tsachu (hot spring)
Day
07:
Tsachu - Sightseeing
Day 08:
Tsachu - Damji
Day 09:
Damji - Punakha
Day 10:
Punakha - Paro
Day 11:
Paro - Departure by Druk-air
REMARKS:
The
Trek leads you through semi-tropical forests where orchid is
in
plentiful and, if lucky, one might have the opportunity to come face
to
face with the very rare Takin - Bhutan's national animal. The
actual
number of days of trekking is 5 days. The trek takes you to a
hot
spring, which the Bhutanese believe has medicinal value. In
this
package you will not only trek to the hot spring but will also have
the
opportunity of visiting the Thimphu and the Paro valleys.
VIII.
Dagala - Trek of Thousand Lakes
No. of Days
:
13
Months
:
March to May
August to October
Day 01:
Arrive by Druk-Air - Paro
Day 02:
Paro - Sightseeing
Day 03:
Paro - Thimphu
Day 04:
Thimphu - Sightseeing
Day 05:
Thimphu - Talekha
Day 06:
Talekha - Japhuna
Day 07:
Japhuna - Jadula
Day 08:
Jadula - Labatama
Day 09:
Labatama - Halt
Day 10:
Labatama - Halt
Day 11:
Labatama - Genekha
Day 12:
Genekha - Paro
Day 13:
Paro - Airport for departure
REMARKS:
This
trek provides spectacular views of the valleys and mountains
around Thimphu. It takes you to an altitude of 5,050 m above sea
level.
The actual number of days of trekking is 7 days with two days halt
on
the way. The trek is through forests, which provides great views
of
various types of trees and flowers around the area. It also takes
you
through a typical Bhutanese village.
IX.
Dur Hot Spring Trek
No. of Days
:
17
Months
:
February to May
August
to November
Day 01:
Arrive by Druk-Air – Paro
Day
02:
Paro – Sightseeing
Day
03:
Paro – Thimphu
Day
04:
Thimphu – Trongsa
Day
05:
Trongsa – Bumthang
Day
06:
Bumthang – Gorsum
Day
07:
Gorsum – Lungsum
Day
08:
Lungsum – Tsochenchen
Day
09:
Tsochenchen - Dur Tsachu
Day
10:
Dur Tsachu – Halt
Day
11:
Dur Tsachu – Tsochenchen
Day
12:
Tsochenchen – Gorsum
Day
13:
Gorsum – Bumthang
Day
14:
Bumthang – Wangdi
Day
15:
Wangdi – Thimphu
Day
16:
Thimphu – Paro
Day
17:
Paro - Airport for departure
REMARKS:
This
trek is an extension of the Bumthang Cultural Trek. After reaching
the Bumthang valley you head towards the Hot Spring. It takes you
through an altitude of 3,780 m above sea level. On this trek, you
will pass through a number of villages. The actual trekking days is
8 days -with one day halt on the way. Travelling to Bumthang takes
much of the time.
X.
Wild East Rodungla Trek
No. of Days
:
18
Months
:
March to May
August to November
August to November
August to November
Day 01:
Arrive by Druk-Air - Paro
Day 02:
Paro - Thimphu
Day 03:
Thimphu - Sightseeing
Day 04:
Thimphu - Trongsa
Day 05:
Trongsa - Bumthang
Day
06:
Bumthang - Nganglhakhang
Day
07:
Nganlhakhang - Ugyencholing
Day 08:
Ugyencholing - Phokpey
Day 09:
Phokpey - Ungar
Day 10:
Ungar - Tashila
Day 11:
Tashila - Lhuntshi
Day 12:
Lhuntshi - Memji
Day 13:
Memji - Pemi
Day 14:
Pemi - Taupang
Day 15:
Taupang - Yangtsi
Day 16:
Yangtsi - Tashigang
Day 17:
Tashigang - Samdrup Jongkhar
Day 18:
Samdrup Jongkhar - Guwahati for departure
REMARKS:
The
trek starts from central Bhutan and ends in eastern Bhutan. Actual
number of days of trek is 11 days. The trek starts from Bumthang
through Lhuntsi to Tashi Yangtse to Tashigang, all in the eastern
part of Bhutan. The entry point for this trek is Paro (Western
Bhutan and the exit point is Samdrup Jongkhar (extreme east)
covering a distance of over 500 km. On this trek one can witness the
changes in vegetation, the way of living of the people and the
animal and the plant world. The highest point on this trek is 3,720m
above sea level.
XI.
Beautiful Laya/Gasa Trek
No. of Days
:
22
Months
:
March to May
August to November
August to November
August to November
Day 01:
Arrive by Druk-Air - Paro
Day 02:
Paro - Sightseeing
Day 03:
Paro - Excursion to Taktsang
Day 04:
Paro - Shana
Day 05:
Shana - Soi Thangthangkha
Day 06:
Soi Thangthangkha - Jangothang
Day 07:
Jangothang - Lingshi
Day 08:
Lingshi - Chebisa
Day 09:
Chebisa - Shomuthang
Day
10:
Shomuthang - Robluthang
Day 11:
Robluthang - Lemithang
Day 12:
Lemithang - Laya
Day 13:
Laya - Halt
Day 14:
Laya - Koena
Day 15:
Koena - Gasa
Day
16:
Gasa - Gasa Tsachu
Day 17:
Gasa Tsachu - Goen Damji
Day
18:
Goen Damji - Tashithang
Day 19:
Tashithang - Khuruthang
Day 20:
Khuruthang - Thimphu
Day
21:
Thimphu - Paro
Day 22:
Paro - Airport for departure
REMARKS:
Compared
to other treks this one is a tougher trek. The actual number of days
of trekking is 15 days with a day's halt on the way. This trek takes
you to an altitude of 4,870 m above sea level. One can have the most
enchanting views of the mountain range and can also see a variety of
animals and flowers. If one is lucky there are chances of spotting
snow leopard. Yaks will be accompanying you through most part of the
trek. This trek continues onwards towards the east rather than
turning towards the Thimphu valley. It takes you to the Laya village
at an altitude of 13,000 feet where the people have a completely
different way of life compared with the other parts of Bhutan.
XII.
Lunana Snowman Trek
No. of Days
:
28
Months
:
March to May
August to November
August to November
August to November
Day 01:
Arrive by Druk-Air - Paro
Day
02:
Paro - Sightseeing
Day
03:
Paro - Shana
Day
04:
Shana - Soi Thangthangkha
Day
05:
Soi Thangthangkha - Jangothang
Day
06:
Jangothang - Lingshi
Day
07:
Lingshi - Chebisa
Day
08:
Chebisa - Shomuthang
Day
09:
Shomuthang - Robluthang
Day
10:
Robluthang - Lemithang
Day
11:
Lemithang - Laya
Day
12:
Laya - Halt
Day
13:
Laya - Roduphu
Day
14:
Roduphu - Narithang
Day
15:
Narithang - Tarina
Day
16:
Tarina - Woche
Day
17:
Woche - Lhedi
Day
18:
Lhedi - Thanza
Day
19:
Thanza-Halt
Day
20:
Thanza - Tshochena
Day
21:
Tshochena - Jichu Dramo
Day
22:
Jichu Dramo - Chukarpo
Day
23:
Chukarpo - Tampetso
Day
24:
Tampetso - Maorothang
Day
25:
Maorothang - Nikachu Chazam
Day
26:
Nikachu Chazam - Thimphu
Day
27:
Thimphu - Sightseeing
Day
28:
Thimphu - Paro for departure
REMARKS:
This
is one of the most challenging treks in the world and it demands
great physical fitness. The actual number of days of trekking is 23
days with two days halt on the way. It takes you very close to the
highest unclimbed mountain in the world 'Gangkar Puensum'. The trek
provides spectacular view of the Himalayan range that fall within
Bhutanese territory. It takes you to the height altitude of 5,140 m
above see level. You will be passing through the highest human
settlement area in Bhutan.
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