Drukgyel
Dragon Heart Trek
West East Bhutan
Druk Path Trek
Stunning Chomolhari Trek
Gnagtey Gogona Khotakha Trek: 07 nights / 08 days
Highlights: This trek of Phopjikha valley at 3,000m is one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan. It is chosen home of the rare Black Necked Cranes which migrate here in winter from the Tibetan plateau. Gangtey is one of the most beautiful places and the Gangtey Gompa is the only Nyingmapa monastery on the western side of the black mountains. This moderate trek visits the villages of Gogona and Khotokha, passing through meadows, fields, forests of Juniper, magnolia and rhododendrons. Considered as one of the finest low level treks.
ITINERARY:-
Day 01:- Arrive Paro by Druk Air flight. On arrival, meet, assist and transfer to Kichu Resort.
Rest of the day at leisure or if time prevails visit the National museum & Rinpung Dzong.
Overnight at Kichu Resort.
Day 02:- AM: Drive 2 hours to Thimphu. Upon arrival check into Hotel Druk or River view.
PM sightseeing - Visit the Memorial chorten, Motithang mini zoo, Drupthob nunnery temple and free time
in the market.
Overnight at Hotel Druk or River View.
Day 03:- 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.
Overnight at Wangdi Kichu Resort.
Day 04:- AM early drive to the Gangtey Gompa valley at an altitude of 2800 meters. The trekking staff will be
waiting for your arrival and start hike to Gogona. Camp at 3200 meters. Walking time 5/6 hours.
Day 05:- Gogona to Khotokha. amp at 3100 meters. Walking time 5/6 hours.
Day 06:- Khotokha to Chuzomsa via Nizergang. Walking time 6/7 hours.
Overnight at Wangdi Kichu Resort.
Day 07:- AM drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong.
PM drive back to Paro.
Overnight at Kichu resort.
Day 08:- Transfer to airport for final departure.
