Gangtey Gompa Trek - 10 days
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Trip Code: NT- B214
Duration:
4 days trek and 5 days city
Grade: Moderate
Season: All Year
Maximum altitude: 3600m
This is a combination of moderate and easy treks. It starts at Phubjika Valley at 3000m, which is one of the few glacial valleys of Bhutan . It is the home of the rare black-necked cranes, which migrate here in the winter from Tibetan Plateau in the north.
The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful places in Bhutan and houses the century old Gangtey Gompa , the only Nyingmapa monastery in Western of Bhutan. You will trek through the villages of Gogona and Khotoka passing through meadows, fields and forests of Juniper, Magnolia and Rhododendron. This is one of the finest low-level treks in Bhutan .
Itinerary
Day 01: Flight from Kathmandu to Paro. Transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Paro- Sightseeing and drive to Thimphu
Day 03: Thimpu and sightseeing. Overnight hotel.
Day 04: Drive 5 hours to Gangey via Punakaha. Overnight camp or lodge.
Day 05: Trek begins from Gangtey Gogona. 5/6 hours. Camp at 2700m.
Day 06: Trek over Shobju La (3600m) and camp at Khotokha (2800m)
Day 07: Climb over Tashila pass ( 2780m and trek ends at Chuzomsa
Day 08: Chuzomsa - drive to Paro
Day 09: Visit Visit Tiger's Nest
Day 10: Transfer to airport for departure.
Tour Prices:
Single Person Price: $ 1980
Double Occupancy Per Person Price: $1890
More than 2 persons: Per Person Price: $1620
Notes: Airfare is not included in the tour price.
COST INCLUDES:
Twin sharing accommodation with full board, all transfers as per the itinerary, English speaking guide, All the monument entrance fees & govt. Taxes. All camping equipments, meals for the trekking, porters and trekking permits.
COST EXCLUDES:
Airfares, visa fee of $20 (cash) payable upon arrival at airport, beverage, phone calls, laundry, medical, insurance and any other expenses that are not specified above.
I t is also possible to combine a tour with a trek. E-mail or fax us for detailed itineraries, costs or other pre-departure information. Planning trips and booking procedure: email us!
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