Samten – Gang Winter Trekking

During this flight, one will experience breathtaking views of Mount Everest, KanchanJunga and other Himalayan Peaks including sacred Chomolharli and Mt. Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received by a representative of Kinga Tours & Trek Ltd. then drive to Olathang Hotel through JParo valley is enchanting. After lunch you will be taken to Ta-Dzong (Museum). Overnight at Olathang Hotel.

Drive winding road northwest up the Pa Chu to Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined Fort, which once defended this valley from the Tibetan invasion. This fortress, now a burned shell, was once strategic in Bhutan’s defense against the Tibetan invasion. Mount Chomolhari, the sacred summit, reaches skyward beyond the Dzong. This can be viewed on a clear days. On the way back you visit a typical Bhutanese farm house. After lunch walk up the hill just above Olathang Hotel to stretch your legs for the excursion to Taktsang Monastery view point.

This morning follow the winding road beside the Pa Chu(Chu means river or water) down stream to its confluence with the Wangchu then up-valley to Thimphu, the capital. afternoon lunch at the hotel. After lunch vidit the Memorial Chorten, here the faithful circumambulate the shrine dedicated to the late king telling their prayer beads as they walk. Overnight at Hotel.

Drive to Khuruthang with the pack lunch provided at the Hotel. Stop at Dochula pass of the weather is clear to get the views of the Himalayan snow-capped mountains. Lunch at the camp and then drive to Punakha Dzong. Visit the Dzing when the Monks are in Thimphu.

Drive till Punakha Dzong. The trek begins with the gradual climb through chir – pine forest. A stop of visit the village of Dompala can be organized depending on group’s choice. Distance 5/6 hrs. Overnight in tent.

The trail today takes you through Rhododendron and Oak forested area. Enroute pass a favor Drukpa Kunley. Overnight in the tent.Distance – 14 Kms about 5-6 hours.

The trial now takes you through the village of Sha Wangdi District. Camp at Samtengang at the lake side. Distance 13 Kms about 5 hrs.

The trail now drops down till the motor road. Drive till Wangdiphodrang and lunch at Tourist lodge. Then continue to drive to Thimphu. Overnight in Hotel.

Drive to the international airport at Paro for onward flight.