10 Day's Gangtey Gompa Winter Trek

During the journey to Paro, one will experience breath taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous HimaGantey Gompa Winter Treklayan peaks, including the sacred Chomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro Airport, you will be received by representatives of our tour operator, who will escort you to the hotel where arrangements have been made for two nights halt.

Visit the National Museum (Ta-Dzong). This was actually the Watch Tower of Paro Rinchen Pong Dzong. It was converted to the National Museum in 1968. Visit the Rinchen Pong Dzong. This massive fortress is located on a hill top above the Pachu (Paro River) of Paro Valley. You have to walk about 15 minutes by crossing an ancient wooden bridge built in typical Bhutanese architect. The Dzong houses the District Administration Office and the District Monk Body. It was built in 1645 A.D.

Visit the Drugyel Dzong, located 16 Km. away from the Paro town. Although in ruins, this Dzong is of great historical importance. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here, the peak of Chomolhari "Mountain of the Goddess" can be seen on a clear day (Alt. 7,329m/24,029ft.). On the way back you visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse.

Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (Lhakhang means Monastery). Kyichu Lhakhang was built in 659 A.D. by King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet. It is considered one of the holiest places in Bhutan as it marks the advent of Buddhism in the country.

Drive along the winding road along the Paro Chu (chu means water or river) down stream to the confluence with the Wang Chu then turn upstream and travel along the Wang Chu to Thimphu, the Capital. Lunch will be served at the Hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Memorial Chorten, dedicated to the Late Third King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.

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Trekking/Tours Snapshot

Total number of days: 10 days
Grade: Easy

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Paro Airport
Day 02: Paro - Sightseeing
Day 03: Paro - Thimphu
Day 04: Thimphu - Khuruthang
Day 05: Khuruthang - Limukha
Day 06: Limukha - Chungsakha
Day 07: Chungsakha - Samtengang
Day 08: Samtengang - Wangdi/Thimphu
Day 09: Thimphu - Sightseeing
Day 10: Thimphu - Paro International Airport

Cost Includes

Twin sharing room in the best available accommodation mode( hotel or tourist cottage),
all meals,
overland transportation with in Bhutan( Japanese vehicles),
sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide,
necessary airport/ hotel/ airport transfers, cultural shows.
In trek, accommodation in the best available tents (moss),with all meals, air pillows sheets hot water bottles, dinging tent, Kitchen tent, toilet tent, backed to by our skilful and experience crew

Cost Excludes

Air fare
airport taxes
Bhutanese visa fee(US$ 20.00 payable at airport upon arrival)
Nepal re-entry visa fee
drinks at hotels/lodges and expense of personal nature such as laundry, trip insurance, etc.

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