Gangtey Trekking
Discover the Magic of the Himalayan Kingdom
Gangtey Trekking
Season: Year Around
Duration:8 Days / 7 Nights
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotels (Option to upgrade to 4 or 5-Star Hotels and Resorts)
Highlights of the Gangtey Trekking
- Cultural Immersion: Explore ancient dzongs and traditional villages, immersing yourself in Bhutanese culture, architecture, and way of life.
- Scenic Beauty: Marvel at the breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas and lush valleys as you traverse through the enchanting landscapes of Bhutan.
- Authentic Cuisine: Indulge in delectable Bhutanese cuisine, savoring the flavors of traditional dishes that reflect the country's rich culinary heritage.
- Spiritual Exploration: Experience the tranquility and spirituality of Bhutan as you visit sacred temples and monasteries, gaining insight into the country's deeply-rooted Buddhist culture.
- Explore Trekking: numerous picturesque high altitude lakes and in the clear weather there are great view of the Himalayas
Experience the essence of Bhutan in our meticulously crafted 8-days Gangtey Trekking, designed to focuses on Bhutan’s cultural highlights, including iconic monasteries and breathtaking landscapes and experience. This short trek near Thimphu passes through numerous picturesque high altitude lakes. It is a moderate trek with short trekking days but with few steep climbs.
Price from: US$2684 / Person
Tour Program
Morning:
On arrival at Paro airport, you will meet our representative and transferred to our hotel after completion of arrival formalities.
Afternoon:
Visit sightseeing on the way to Thimphu. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Morning:
After breakfast, morning tour of Thimphu, visiting National Memorial Chorten, Tashichhodzong, National Ubrary and Institute for Zorig Chusum (generally known as the Painting School), where students learn the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan.
Afternoon:
Drive for about 5 hours to Gangtey. En route cross Dochu-la pass (3,088m) and drive by Wangduephodrang Dzong. Overnight at camp/farm house, Gangtey.
Morning:
The trail winds gradually upwards through meadows and fields, ascending to Tsele-la pass (3 ,400m) where we stop for lunch. The trail then descends gradually for some time through forests of junipers, bamboo, magnolias and rhododendrons. After a last short climb, we reach Gogona village. The people of Gogona were originally nomads and they speak a language called Bjopkha (language of nomads). Overnight camp.
Morning:
The trail winds up gently above Gogona village, climbing into a forest of firs, oak, spruce, rhododendron, cypress and junipers. A long and gradual climb takes us up to Shobju-la pass (3,400m). The path leads down to the wide valley of Khotokha, where the people of Sha (a region of ngduephodrang district) come in summer to graze their animals. Overnight camp.
Morning:
A short ascent takes us to a pass, from which the path descends steeply through ever- changing vegetation till finally reaching the bridge at Wangduephodrang. The trek ends here. Overnight at the hotel in Wangduephodrang to Punakha.
Morning:
After exploring the attractive Wangduephodrang and Punakha valleys, we drive to Thimphu.
Afternoon:
Again sightseeing in Thimphu, including visits to the following as time permits: Folk Heritage and National Textile Museums; Handicrafts Emporium; papermaking factory; market. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Morning:
Drive to Paro, en route visiting Simtokha Dzong. Today’s sightseeing in Paro includes visits to: Ta Dzong (National Museum).
Afternoon:
Visit Rinpung Dzong, Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.Morning:
Breakfast in the hotel, then drive to Paro International Airport or the Bhakdora airport for flight to your onward destination. We bid farewell and wish ourselves in the hope to meet again. We hope you cherish this special trip in your life and nourish yourself with all the positive energy accumulated through the journey.
Tour Cost
1 Person : US$ 2684/-
2 Person : US$ 2091/-per person
3 Person : US$ 2157/-per person
4 Person : US$ 1993/-per person
5 Person : US$ 1931/-per person
6 Person : US$ 1894/-per person
Note: The charges shown may not be all-inclusive. A legally binding offer will be provided after considering all relevant factors. For further inquiries, please contact us.
Inclusion & Exclusion
What's Included
- Accommodation on twin sharing/single room basis
- Breakfast & dinner at the hotel, lunch at local restaurants
- All transfers, transportation, and sightseeing as per itinerary
- English-speaking guide
- Governmental royalty and taxes
- Entrance fees
- 2 water bottles per person per day
What's Not Included
- Luxury hotel upgrades
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Telephone and internet
- Emergency evacuation
- Tips and gratuities
- Extra activities
Documents for Bhutan Visa
Required Documents:
- Passport Data Page Scan: Full page, no cropping, valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
- Portrait Photograph: Passport-size or selfie with white background.
Trip Information
1. Preparing for your Journey (Download)
2. Essential Information (Download)
