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Phobjikha valley (3,000m), one of the few glacial valleys in
Bhutan, which lies in the mountains east of Wangduephodrang.
After crossing over the pass you soon come to the great monastery
of Gangtey, established in the 17th century. The village of
Phobjikha lies a few kilometers down from the monastery, on
the valley floor. This quiet, remote valley is the chosen winter
home of the rare black necked cranes, which migrate here annually
from the Tibetan plateau. This moderate trek visits the villages
of Gogona and Khotokha, passing through meadows and fields,
then forests of juniper, magnolia and rhododendrons in full
bloom in April. It is one of the finest low level treks in Bhutan.
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best times for this trek are March to May, and September to
November. The best months are April and early May when the rhododendrons
are in full bloom. |
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01 : Arrive Delhi |
| Meeting and assistance on
arrival and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay. |
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02: Delhi- Paro by air and drive to Thimpu |
In time transfer to airport
to connect flight for Paro.
On arrival at Paro airport, you will be met by our representative,
and transferred to Thimphu on completion of arrival formalities.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. |
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03 : Thimphu – Gangtey |
After breakfast, morning tour
of Thimphu, visiting National Memorial Chorten, Tashichhodzong,
National Library and Institute for Zorig Chusum (generally
known as the Painting School), where students learn
the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan.
After lunch drive for about 5 hours to Gangtey. En route
cross Dochu-la pass (3,088m) and drive by Wangduephodrang
Dzong. Overnight at camp/farm house, Gangtey. |
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Day 04 : Gangtey Gompa – Gogona (Trek, 15 km, 6-7 hrs)
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Trek commences today.
The trail winds gradually upwards through meadows and
fields, ascending to Tsele-la pass (3,400m) where we
stop for lunch. The trail then descends gradually for
some time through forests of junipers, bamboo, magnolias
and rhododendrons. After a last short climb, we reach
Gogona village. The people of Gogona were originally
nomads and they speak a language called Bjopkha (language
of nomads). Overnight camp. |
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Day 05 : Gogona – Khotokha (Trek 16 km, 6-7 hrs) |
The trail winds up gently
above Gogona village, climbing into a forest of firs, oak,
spruce, rhododendron, cypress and junipers. A long and gradual
climb takes us up to Shobju-la pass (3,400m). The path leads
down to the wide valley of Khotokha, where the people of Sha
(a region of Wangduephodrang district) come in summer to graze
their animals. Overnight camp. |
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Day 06 : Khotokha – Chazam/Wangduephodrang (trek 12 km,
5-6 hrs) |
A short ascent takes us
to a pass, from which the path descends steeply through ever-
changing vegetation till finally reaching the bridge at Wangduephodrang.
The trek ends here. Overnight at the hotel in Wangduephodrang. |
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Day 07 : Wangduephodrang – Thimphu |
After exploring the attractive
Wangduephodrang and Punakha valleys, we drive to Thimphu.
Afternoon sightseeing in Thimphu, including visits to
the following as time permits: Folk Heritage and National
Textile Museums; Handicrafts Emporium; papermaking factory;
market. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. |
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Day 08 : Thimphu – Paro |
Morning drive to
Paro, en route visiting Simtokha Dzong. Today’s
sightseeing in Paro includes visits to: Ta Dzong (National
Museum), Rinpung Dzong, Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro. |
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Day 09 : Paro- Delhi by air |
After early breakfast
drive to Paro airport for flight to onward destination,
enjoying superb mountain views from the aircraft as
you fly out of the valley. Soon you leave Bhutan shrouded
in mist and surrounded by her guardian peaks.
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to your
hotel. Afternoon half day city tour of Delhi. Overnight
at hotel. |
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10 : Leave Delhi |
| In time transfer to International
airport to connect flight back home. |
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