Gangtey Goenpa Trek Itinerary

This trek of Phobjikha valley at 3,000m is in one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan. It is the chosen home of the rare Black - Necked cranes which migrate here in winter from Tibetan plateau. Also the valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful places in Bhutan and the Gangtey monastery is the only Nyingmapa monastery on the western side of the black mountains. This moderate trek visits the village of Gogona and Khotokha, passing through meadows and fields, then forests of juniper, magnolia and rhododendrons. It is one of the finest low level treks in Bhutan.

Day 01 : Arrive Paro

During this flight, one will experience breaktaking views of Mount Everest, Kanchan Junga and other Himalayan Peaks including sacred Chomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport you will be received by a representative of Boonserm Tours & Treks. Then you will be transfer to Thimphu. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 02 : Thimphu - Gangtey

Morning after breakfast Thimphu city tour, visiting Memorial Chorten, Tashichhodzong, National Library and Painting School. After lunch drive for about 5 hours to Gangtey. En-route cross 3,100 m Dochula pass and drive by Wangdiphodrang Dzong. Overnight at Camp / Farm House, Gangtey.

Day 03 : Gangtey Gompa - Gogona 15 kms, 6/7 hours

Trek commences today. The trail winds up on a slow climb through fields and then ascends the Tselela pass which is also your lunch stop. Then it descends gradually for some time through forests of juniper, bamboo, magnolia and rhododendrons. After the last short climb, you reach Gogona village. The people of Gogona were originally nomads and they speak a language called Bjopkha (language of nomads ). Overnight camp.

Day 04 : Gogona - Khotokha 15/16 kms, 6/7 hours

In beginning of today's trek you will climb up a gentle slope to Shobjula pass ( 11,155 ft. ). Then the path leads down to a wide valley of Khotokha, a summer place of people of Sha (under Wangdiphodrang district). Overnight Camp.

Day 05 : Khotokha - Chazam / Wangdiphodrang

A short ascend leads to Mulaila pass (9,200 ft.) then the path descends through an ever changing vegetation till the bridge in Wangdiphodrang. Your trek ends here. Overnight at the hotel in Wangdiphodrang.

Day 06 : Wangdphodrang - Thimphu

After exploring fascinating Wangdiphodrang and Punakha valleys drive to Thimphu. Afternoon, in Thimphu visit ; Traditional Medicine Institute, Choki Handicrafts, Emporium and market. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 07 : Thimphu - Paro

Morning drive to Paro enroute visiting Simtokha Dzong. Today's sightseeing in Paro includes, visit to ; Ta Dzong (National Museum), Rinpung Dzong, Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 08 : Paro depart

After early breakfast drive to Paro airport for flight to onward destination, enjoying another mountaineous view from the aircraft. Soon you leave Bhutan.

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