Introduction
Travel Duration: 10 days
Price: Please contact us
Trip Grade: Easy
One of the easier low altitude treks of Bhutan that passes through villages and provides views of higher mountains in distance. Because of low elevation, this trek is possible throughout winter. It is not recommended in summer.
Tour Cost
SERVICE INCLUDED:
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) and beverages
- Accommodation in “A” category hotels (equivalent to 3 or 4 Star) approved by Tourism Council of Bhutan and Hotel Association of Bhutan
- Experienced tour guides in all languages licensed by Tourism Council of Bhutan
- Transport within Bhutan (Toyota coach / Tucson / Santafe / Land cruiser / Prado) as per itinerary
- Museum entrance fee
- Mineral water
- Airport assistance(Pick/Drop)
- Riding ponies and pack animals on treks
- Cooks (professional) and staff (experienced) on treks
- Tents (high quality from Nepal) and other equipments on treks.
- Cooks (professional) and staff (experienced) on treks
SERVICE NOT INCLUDED:
- Single individual $ 50 per person per night
- Group of two $ 40 per person per night
- Single Supplement US $ 35 for season and US $ 25 for off season
- Visa fee
- Tourism Dev Fee $ 10
- Air ticket
- Tips/Bar bills/Telephone bills/Laundry/
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Detail Itinerary
| Day 01: | Arrive at Paro (L/D) |
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| Day 02: | Taktsang Hike & Drive to Thimphu (B/L/D) |
| Day 03: | Punakha (B/L/D) |
| Day 04: | Trek to Limukha (TREK BEGINS) (B/L/D) The trek begins with gradual climb on the left side of Phochu River (1280m/4200ft) through terraced fields of mustards and winter crops such as wheat. Then it is through pine forests, fern and oaks. There is a nice clearing after about 2 ½ hours trek with views of the valley. Some snow-capped peaks may be seen in the distance. Another short climb up the ridge with chorten and some prayer flags mark the end of our climb. From this point, you can see your camp site of Limukha just behind the village with several big old houses. Visit the village. Overnight in tents. Distance 9-10km/5 hours trek (Altitude 2220m/7280ft) (940m/3080ft gained) |
| Day 05: | Trek to Chungsakha (B/L/D) Climb steeply for about 150m to a small ridge (2370m) through dense forests. Descend into a small side valley and climb up to Dochen La pass (2645m/8676ft). Near the pass, there is a spot with prayer flags, from where you can see Dochula pass, and snow capped peaks of Chomolhari, Kang Bum and other mountains. Descend along the forested trail, which opens after reaching Dagegoan with a farm house. Just before reaching today’s destination, walk to Dargyel Gompa, another monastery dedicated to Drukpa Kinley, the Devine Madman. On the hillsides are the meditation cells. Your campsite is near the village of Chungsakha, probably in front of the village temple. Overnight in tents. Distance 10km/5 hours 1850m/6070ft Climb steeply for about 150m to a small ridge (ascent 375m/descend 745m) |
| Day 06: | Trek to Samtegang (B/L/D) Now you are in the region known as Sha. Descend to the road for about 45 minutes and then cross the suspension bridge across Bae Chu river. Climb gradually through several villages to Samtegang School. Then walk through a narrow gorge to the other side and look down towards a holy lake of Lutshokha. After lunch, there will be time to visit the Samtegang village. Samtengang is relatively old village that finds a mention in the Bhutanese literature as a first night stop for travelers to east from Wangdiphodrang. About 4-5km/3 hr trek to the campsite. Then there are options to walk nearby and explore the village. Altitude 2050m/6725ft. (Ascend 550m/ descent 350) |
| Day 07: | Samtegang trek end and drive to Gangtey (B/L/D) The trail now descends steeply through terraced fields into the valley of Dangchu river. Trek ends at Tika Zam (1555m/5100ft) after about 2 hours of trek (3-4km). Transport will meet you at this point. Assemble gears and bid farewell to the crew. Drive east along the highway on the black mountains to Gangtey, in Phobjikha valley. |
| Day 08: | Gangtey to Thimphu (B/L/D) |
| Day 09: | Thimphu Sightseeing (B/L/D) |
| Day 10: | Departure (B) Early morning transfer to the airport in Paro (2 hours drive) in time for your departure flight. |
