Detail ItineraryGantey Gompa Trekking
Day 01: Arrive in Paro, Bhutan.
Arrive at Paro Airport. You will be received by our airport representative and driven to the hotel. Not more things to do today, You meet your Trekking staffs and Crew, Discussion over the issue and queries if any. Itinerary of Gantey Gompa Trekking for day 1 concludes here.
Day 02: Paro sightseeing and drive to Thimphu, capital city of Bhutan.
Morning visit to Drugyel Dzong, 18 kilometers away from Paro town. On a clear day, one can get a clear view of Mount Chhomolhari, Mountain of Goddess (24,000 ft). Visit the Ta Dzong, which houses the National Museum and also see a typical Bhutanese wooden bridge. After lunch we drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan.
Day 03: Driving tour to Gangtey Gompa till Wangdue Phodrang.
After breakfast, we leave for Gangtey Gompa. The drive goes over Dochula Pass (10,000ft / 3080m). On a clear day, 200 miles of the Himalayan ranges can be seen from the Pass. Drive to Wangdue Phodrang town and on to Gangtey Gompa. Gangtey Gompa is in Phobjikha valley (9,840ft) and is one of the winter homes of the endangered Black Necked Cranes who fly down from Central Asia every winter. The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful valleys in Bhutan.
Day 04: Day hiking in Phobjikha valley.
Walk around the valley of Phobjikha. Relax in the afternoon.
Day 05: Start of Trekking, via Tselela Pass.
The trek begins and the trail passes through meadows and fields and then ascends over the Tselela Pass and then through mixed forests of juniper, bamboo, magnolia and rhododendrons. The people who live in this area are known as the Bjopkha (nomadic people) and they speak a different dialect from Dzongkha.
Day 06: Trekking to Shobjulaa.
A gentle climb leads to Shobjula (Alt.11,155 ft / 3,400 m) and then descends to a wide valley, which is another home for the Black Necked Cranes.
Day 07: Trekking to Chunzom.
A short climb to Tashila Pass (Alt. 9,200 ft / 2804 m). After crossing the pass the path is very steep downhill and the vegetation is dry. You will reach Chunzom where the transport will be waiting for you on the motor road. Drive on to Thimphu.
Day 08: Tour of National Library, School of Thangka Painting and Memorial Chorten.
Visit the National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts. Visit also the School of Thangka Painting and the Institute of Traditional Medicine, where centuries old healing arts are still practiced. Then visit the Memorial Chorten built in memory of the late King, Jigme Dorji Wang chuck. Visit Thimphu town.
Day 09: Final Departure
Early morning drive to Paro Airport for departure. All services will concludes as Itinerary of Gantey Gompa Trekking with Trekking Trail Nepal.
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