Bhutan Jewel Travel

Gangtey – Gogana Trek

We particularly recommended this moderately difficult trek to natural lovers for the spring, when rhododendron and magnolia are in full bloom. It only reaches an elevation of 3440 meters/11,290 ft. Beginning in the glacial valley of Phobjikha, the famous winter home of the rare Tibetan Black-necked cranes, at an elevation of 3000 meters/9840 ft, it goes through the remote villages of Gogona and Khotokha, ending in the Wangdue Valley at an elevation of 1350 meters / 4430 ft.

Day 01: Arrive at Paro, clear immigration and customs, I will meet as you exit the airport, and take you to the hotel. hotel. Orientation. Visit the National Museum of Bhutan and Paro Dzong. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Paro Valley. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Walk/hike to Tiger’s Nest, Taktshang Monastery. Lunch at Taktshang teahouse with its spectacular view of the famous monastery. Drive to Thimphu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Thimphu valley sightseeing. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Drive to Gangtey. Lunch in Wangdiphodrang enroute. Overnight at lodge.

Day 06: Begin our trek from Gangtey to Gogona, 15kms trail, at about 3100 meters.

Day 07: Gogona to Kothoka, 16kms trail, at 2790m.

Day 08: Conclude trek with the 12 kms between Kothoka to Tikke Zam (Chazam), at about 1300 meters.

Day 09: Morning drive to Thimphu for lunch. Afternoon drive to Paro. On route visit the oldest Dzong in Bhutan, Simtokha Dzong. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 10: I will take you to the airport in time to check in for your early morning departure