Drukgyel
Dragon Heart Trek
West East Bhutan
Druk Path Trek
Stunning Chomolhari Trek
Gangtey Valley Tour: 7 nights/8 days
As in the Journey to Drukyul, this tour is concentrated in the western region of the country with the addition of a visit to the beautiful Gangtey valley, one of the main winter homes to the rare blacked necked crane. The birds fly south to the area from Mongolia during winter months to escape the harsh climatic conditions there. The birds arrive in early November and leave for the north by March.
ITINERARY:-
Day 01:- Arrive Paro by Druk Air A319, the only national carrier. On arrival and after visa formalities, meet, assist
and transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Kichu Resort.
Day 02:- Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong. Proceed through the beautiful valley to the
watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong. Stroll around the market and return to Kichu Resort.
Overnight at Kichu Resort.
Day 03:- Drive to Thimphu. Upon arrival check into River view or similar.
PM Visit the Memorial chorten and Drupthob nunnery temple and free time in the market.
Overnight at River View or similar hotel.
Day 04:- AM visit the Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centers.
PM drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters.
Visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong from outside and the market area.
Overnight at Wangdi Kichu Resort.
Day 05:- Day excursion to the Gangtey Gompa valley at an altitude of 2800 meters.
Overnight at Wangdi Kichu Resort.
Day 06:- AM drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong which served as an old capital of Bhutan.
Drive 3 hours to Thimphu for lunch and proceed 2 hours to Paro via visiting the oldest building in Bhutan,
the Simtokha Dzong.
Overnight Kichu Resort.
Day 07:- Day hike to the view point of Taktsang monastery.
Stroll back to Resort. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at Kichu Resort..
Day 08:- Transfer to airport for final departure.
