Trip Profile: 08 Days Trip
03 Nights in Thimphu
04 Days Gangtey Trekking
01 Night in Punakha
This is another short trek, which can be reduced more and is recommended in spring, when rhododendron and magnolia are in full bloom. A moderate trek reaching only at an elevation of 3440 meters /11,290 ft., it is a paradise for nature lovers. Beginning from the glacial valley of Phobjikha at an elevation of 3000 meters /9840 ft, winter home for the rare black-necked cranes. You will traverse through the village of Gogona, Khotokha and finally ending the trek at Wangdue Valley at an elevation of 1350 meters / 4430 ft. The program also offers sightseeing in the valleys of Wangdue, Punakha, Paro, Thimphu and a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang temple, dedicated to Drukpa Kuenley Popularly known as the "Divine madman".
Itinerarie
Day 01:
KATHMANDU / PARO / THIMPHU
Day 02:
THIMPHU / PHOBJIKHA
Day 03:
PHOBJIKHA / GOGANA
Day 04:
GOGANA / KHOTOKHA
Day 05:
KHOTOKHA / WANGDUE - PUNAKHA
Day 06:
PUNAKHA / THIMPHU, 70 Kms / 45 miles, 3 hours.
Day 07:
SIGHTSEEING IN THIMPHU
Day 08:
THIMPHU / PARO / KATHMANDU
Early morning drive to Paro for departure to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. (B)
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