GANGTEY GYEMPA TREK
Gangtey Gonpa Black Necked Crane Trek.
A moderate trek to the home of black necked cranes in Bhutan who migrate here for
winters.
This trek of Phobjikha valley at 3000m is one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan.
It is chosen home of the rare Black-necked cranes who migrate here in winter from
Tibetan plateau.
Also the valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful places in Bhutan and the
Gangtey Gompa monastery is the only Nyingmapa monastery on the western side of
the black mountains.
The moderate trek visits the village of Gogona and Khotokha, passing through
meadows and fields, then forests of juniper, magnolia and rhodendrons. It is one of
the finest low level treks in Bhutan.
Itinerary
Day 01. Arrival at Paro.
Fly into Himalayas with Druk Air, Bhutan’s National Air Carrier. The green wall of hills
known as dooars, or gateways into Bhutan from the plains climbs continuously higher
as the plane flies north towards the Tibet border. Silver rivers thread the valleys,
waterfalls plunge down the forested mountainsides, and to the north, the great
snowcapped peaks of the inner Himalayas rise up into the sky. As the aircraft enters
the Paro valley, look down and you will see the Paro Dzong overlooking Paro Chu
(river) with Ta Dzong, watch tower, now the national museum, above it. Your escort
from Eagle Tours, who accompany you throughout the trip, will be waiting for you at
the airport. After completion of airport formalities, you will drive through fascinating
valley of Paro to the hotel. Evening visit to Paro marker and take a stroll around town’
s main street. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 02. Paro - Paro.
Full day 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. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 03. Paro - Thimphu.
Drive to the capital of the country after breakfast. Enroute you will be able to see the
Tachogang Monastery. In Thimphu, visit the National memorial Chorten built in the
loving memory of the Late King, His Majesty, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Also visit the
National Library, Painting School ( week days) and the Changangkha Lhakhang. In
the evening drive to the Sangay gang viewpoint to see the Thimphu valley in the
evening sun. Your guide will be able to take you shopping if you so desire. Overnight
in hotel.
Day 04. Thimphu - Gangtey.
After breakfast drive towards Punakha and the Wangdi valley through the Dochula
pass (3050m) from where you can see the majestic Himalayan mountains on a clear
weather. Lunch enroute. Overnight in guest house.
Day 05. Gangtey - Gogona.
Distance : 16km. Trek Time : 5 -6 Hours. Altitude of camp : 3000m. Begin the trek
with the pack ponies and the trekking staff. The trail winds through the meadows and
fields. The gentle climb takes you through mixed forests of jumiper, bamboo,
magnolia and rhododendron. You will be crossing the Tselela Pass.
Day 06. Gogona - Khotokha.
Distance : 16km. Trek time : 6-7hours. Altitude of camp : 3200m A gentle climb leads
to the Shobjula Pass ( 3390m). The descent from the pass leads to a wide valley
surrounded by beautiful mountains.
Day 07. Khotokha - Chuzomsa - Punakha.
Distance : 15 km. Trek Time : 4-5 hours. A short ascent will bring you to the Tashila
pass - 2780m. Then the descent is through an ever changing landscape into the
drainage of the Dangchhu Stream. Your transportation will be waiting for you at the
motorable road in Chhuzomsa. Transfer to Punakha. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 08. Punakha - Paro.
After breakfast drive to the Punakha Dzong ( Entry inside the courtyard of the Dzong
is possible only in Summer) and then drive towards Paro through Semtokha.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 09. Departure.
Depart for onward journey.
Season
The good time for this trek is March to May and September to November. The best
month for trek is April when rhodendrons are in full blossom.
Price
1 person US$240/night halt
2 person US$230/person per night halt
3 persons and above US$ 200/person per night halt
Included in Price
* All meals (mineral water included) and lodging
* All ground transportation within Bhutan which includes pack ponies and porters
during treks
* Multilingual guide
* Entrée fee into monuments and temples.
Not Included in Price
* Airfare, visa fee, airport tax
* Choppers during emergency evacuation if required
& Expenses of personal nature like telephones, laundry and hard drinks (alcoholic
beverages)
Book this tour click here
A moderate trek to the home of black necked cranes in Bhutan who migrate here for
winters.
This trek of Phobjikha valley at 3000m is one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan.
It is chosen home of the rare Black-necked cranes who migrate here in winter from
Tibetan plateau.
Also the valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful places in Bhutan and the
Gangtey Gompa monastery is the only Nyingmapa monastery on the western side of
the black mountains.
The moderate trek visits the village of Gogona and Khotokha, passing through
meadows and fields, then forests of juniper, magnolia and rhodendrons. It is one of
the finest low level treks in Bhutan.
Itinerary
Day 01. Arrival at Paro.
Fly into Himalayas with Druk Air, Bhutan’s National Air Carrier. The green wall of hills
known as dooars, or gateways into Bhutan from the plains climbs continuously higher
as the plane flies north towards the Tibet border. Silver rivers thread the valleys,
waterfalls plunge down the forested mountainsides, and to the north, the great
snowcapped peaks of the inner Himalayas rise up into the sky. As the aircraft enters
the Paro valley, look down and you will see the Paro Dzong overlooking Paro Chu
(river) with Ta Dzong, watch tower, now the national museum, above it. Your escort
from Eagle Tours, who accompany you throughout the trip, will be waiting for you at
the airport. After completion of airport formalities, you will drive through fascinating
valley of Paro to the hotel. Evening visit to Paro marker and take a stroll around town’
s main street. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 02. Paro - Paro.
Full day 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. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 03. Paro - Thimphu.
Drive to the capital of the country after breakfast. Enroute you will be able to see the
Tachogang Monastery. In Thimphu, visit the National memorial Chorten built in the
loving memory of the Late King, His Majesty, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Also visit the
National Library, Painting School ( week days) and the Changangkha Lhakhang. In
the evening drive to the Sangay gang viewpoint to see the Thimphu valley in the
evening sun. Your guide will be able to take you shopping if you so desire. Overnight
in hotel.
Day 04. Thimphu - Gangtey.
After breakfast drive towards Punakha and the Wangdi valley through the Dochula
pass (3050m) from where you can see the majestic Himalayan mountains on a clear
weather. Lunch enroute. Overnight in guest house.
Day 05. Gangtey - Gogona.
Distance : 16km. Trek Time : 5 -6 Hours. Altitude of camp : 3000m. Begin the trek
with the pack ponies and the trekking staff. The trail winds through the meadows and
fields. The gentle climb takes you through mixed forests of jumiper, bamboo,
magnolia and rhododendron. You will be crossing the Tselela Pass.
Day 06. Gogona - Khotokha.
Distance : 16km. Trek time : 6-7hours. Altitude of camp : 3200m A gentle climb leads
to the Shobjula Pass ( 3390m). The descent from the pass leads to a wide valley
surrounded by beautiful mountains.
Day 07. Khotokha - Chuzomsa - Punakha.
Distance : 15 km. Trek Time : 4-5 hours. A short ascent will bring you to the Tashila
pass - 2780m. Then the descent is through an ever changing landscape into the
drainage of the Dangchhu Stream. Your transportation will be waiting for you at the
motorable road in Chhuzomsa. Transfer to Punakha. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 08. Punakha - Paro.
After breakfast drive to the Punakha Dzong ( Entry inside the courtyard of the Dzong
is possible only in Summer) and then drive towards Paro through Semtokha.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 09. Departure.
Depart for onward journey.
Season
The good time for this trek is March to May and September to November. The best
month for trek is April when rhodendrons are in full blossom.
Price
1 person US$240/night halt
2 person US$230/person per night halt
3 persons and above US$ 200/person per night halt
Included in Price
* All meals (mineral water included) and lodging
* All ground transportation within Bhutan which includes pack ponies and porters
during treks
* Multilingual guide
* Entrée fee into monuments and temples.
Not Included in Price
* Airfare, visa fee, airport tax
* Choppers during emergency evacuation if required
& Expenses of personal nature like telephones, laundry and hard drinks (alcoholic
beverages)
Book this tour click here
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