This
trek is to the beautiful 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, who 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.
Season : The 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.
Day 01 : Arrive Paro
On arrival at Paro airport, you will be met
by our representative, and transferred to Thimphu.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 02 : Thimphu - Gangtey
After breakfast, morning tour of Thimphu, visiting.
Overnight at camp/farm house, Gangtey.
Day 03 : Gogona - Khotokha
16km, 6-7 hours. Overnight camp.
Day 04 : Gangtey Gompa - Gogona
15km, 6-7 hours. Overnight camp.
Day 05 : Khotokha - Chazam/Wangduephodrang
12km, 5 hours. Overnight at the hotel in Wangduephodrang.
Day 06 : Wangduephodrang - Thimphu
After exploring the attractive Wangduephodrang
and Punakha valleys, we drive to Thimphu. Overnight
at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 07 : Thimphu - Paro
Morning drive to Paro, en route visiting Simtokha
Dzong. Today's sightseeing in Paro Overnight
at the hotel in Paro.
Day 08 : Departure Paro
After early breakfast drive to Paro airport
for flight to onward destination.
For trip cost, itinerary
and other relevant information please contact
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