TREKKING BHUTAN
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On arrival at the Paro Airport, you will be received by a representative who will then take you to your hotel. ]]
Spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
Stay overnight in hotel.
Enjoy the full day with sightseeing in the Paro Valley.
After breakfast drive to the Drugyel Dzong or the Fortress of Victory from where the Bhutanese repelled many Tibetan invasions.
The Dzong though in ruins holds great historical importance to the Bhutanese. From there, in fine weather, one can view the majestic Mt. Jhumolhari standing at an altitude of 7329m above the sea.
Other places of interest include the National Museum, Paro Rinpong Dzong and the local market.
By evening get transferred to Thimphu and stay overnight in Hotel.
Distance : 14km. Trek time : 5 hours. Altitude of camp : 2950m.
From the zero point of the trek, start walking along the rough road leading to the Genekha Primary school.
Have your lunch near the school and walk for another two hours which should you to the suspension bridge, the location of camp. This place is known for the gathering of Matshutake mushrooms.
Distance seven km, five hours, 550m ascent, 210m descent, camp altitude 3,290m.
The trek starts from beautiful Gynekha village with a short descent down to the river.
From here – after crossing the river – you start climbing till you reach a huge rock platform from where you have a picturesque view of the valley below.
After another two hours you reach Gur, some yak pastures below the main trail.
Distance : 13km. Trek Time : 6 hours. Altitude of camp : 4300m.
A long strenuous climb brings you to the pass from where you can see the whole Dagala range. From here you enter yak country. The rest of the trek today is through meadows and yak herding camps. Camp beside the Yum Tsho.
A day of rest and exploration in Labatama. Those who are energetic should try climbing to the top of Amu Jomo, the chief mound of the area. The view is spectacular from there.
Otherwise, hike around the lakes or do some fishing.
Distance : 14 km. Trek Time : 6 - 7 Hours. Altitude of camp : 4100m.
You will be crossing the Jomigue La Pass at 4460m. The trail takes you through alpine vegetation and in spring, you can see the grasses flowering.
Distance : 14 km. Trek Time : 5 - 6 hours. Altitude of camp : 3800m.
The trek is mostly on a downward slope except for a few gentle climbs. You will be able to see some lakes and rhododendron shrubs on the way.
Camp among the shunted forests
Distance : 17km. Trek Time : 4-5 Hours. Altitude of camp : 2925m.
The trek is downhill again and will be a little hard for the knees. The trail is through thick conifer forests.
The camp is beside the Talekha Monastery.
The final day of the trek is a short one and one should be able to rendezvous with the transport after about 3 hours.
Get transferred to Thimphu.
Spend the evening at leisure and stay overnight in a hotel.
In the morning indulge in some wide sightseeing of the Thimphu valley including the National Library, Memorial Chorten, Painting school and a few handicraft shops.
After lunch transfer to Paro.
In the evening at leisure and stay overnight in a hotel.
Trek ends today and get back to Paro International airport for your departure.
Cost Includes:
1. Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
2. Meal Plan (Please refer Cost sheet)
3. Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. Please brief to guest that vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis) All permit fees
4. & hotel taxes (as per itinerary). Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only
Cost Excludes:
1. Air Fare / Train fare.
2. Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips
3. gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train), porterage. Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
4. Entrance Fees & Guide charges. Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
5. Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
6. Travel Insurance.
7. Anything which is not include in the inclusion.
Child Policy:
- Child Below 5 yrs complimentary
- Child 5 -10 yrs without extra bed as mention in cost column (CNB = Child no Bed)
- Child 5 -10 yrs with extra bed as mention in cost column (CWB = Child with Bed)
- Above 10 years / Extra adult with an extra bed sharing room are same
- & charged as per (EPSR) Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced if asked by hotel.
Cancellation Policy :
- Minimum Cancellation is Rs. 1000 per Head.
- 25% Between 30-20 Days Before Tour Departure
- 50% Between 20-10 Days Before Tour Departure
- 75% Between 10-05 Days Before Tour Departure
- 100% on the Same Day