GANGKHAR PUENSUM TREK
Overview of the tour
Sacred Trek along Chamkhar Chhu Basin
Begin a sacred journey through the Chamkhar Chhu basin, venturing into the tranquil Thangbi Valley countryside.
Alpine Pastures and Panoramic Views
Trek across alpine pastures, reveling in panoramic vistas of Gangkar Puensum, Bhutan's highest peak, towering above the landscape.
Start and End in Bumthang
Commence and conclude your trek in the picturesque valley of Bumthang, often referred to as the "Switzerland of Bhutan," adding to the charm of your adventure.
Spiritual Connection
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the landscape, forging a spiritual connection with the natural surroundings as you journey through this sacred terrain.
Itinerary and Tour Cost
- Arrive Paro
- Meet the representative from Bhutan Journeys.
- Transfer to Hotel
- Drive to visit Paro Rinpong Dzong,
- Explore Paro town
- Overnight: Hotel
- Day hike to Taktsang monastery (Tiger Nest)
- Kyichu Monastery, 7th century temple
- Paro Town
- Overnight: Hotel
- Drive to Paro Airport
- Domestic flight to Bumthang 25 Minutes
- enjoy the spectacular views of Himalayan peaks
- On arrival Bumthang, Jakar drive to your hotel
- Visit Kurjey Lhakhang, one of the sacred monasteries.
- Drive to visit Tamshing monastery,
- Karchu Dratsang, private monastic institute under His Eminence Namkaha Ningpo (disciple of Guru Rimpoche)
- Walk through Jakar Town
- Overnight: Hotel
- Drive through Thangbi valley to Somthang
- Star your trek from Somthang
- Khagthang: 2898kms /9595ft
- Overnight: Camp
- Distance: 16kms / 10 miles
- Time: 6 hrs
- Gophu: 3269m/ 10722ft
- Overnight: Camp
- Distance: 15kms/ 9.5 miles
- Time: 5-6 hours
- Tsawuu: 3780m/12400ft
- Overnight: Camp
- Distance: 20kms / 12.5 miles
- Time; 708 hrs
- Bumurpa: 4430m/ 14503ft
- Overnight: Camp
- Exploring day, Bumarpa: 4430m/ 14530ft
- Overnight: Camp
- Distance: 22.5 kms / 14miles
- Time: 8 hrs
- Tsampa: 3675m/12054ft
- Overnight: Camp
- Distance: 14km / 8.7 miles
- Time: 6 hrs
- Thole Tsho) Solang Chu 4420m/14480ft
- Overnight: Camp
- Distance: 14.5 kms/ 9 miles
- Time: 6 hrs
- Thole la ( 4732m/15520ft)
- Overnight: Camp
- Distance: 14kms/ 10.400ft
- Time: 4-5 hrs
- Lungsum: 3170m/10400ft
- Overnight: Camp
- Distance: 12kms/ 7.5 miles
- Time: 4hrs
- Dhur: 2700m/8856ft
- Drive to Jakar
- Overnight: Hotel
- Transfer to Trongsa, over Yongtong la pass( 3400m)
- Drive takes 2 -3 hour
- Pas through Chumey valley
- Visit Weaving Center,(woolen clothes)
- Ta Dzong, houses the most fascinating museum of the Nations.
- Visit Trongsa Dzong (impressive sight)
- Drive to your hotel
- Overnight: Hotel
- Transfer to Phobjikha, 3– 4 hours’ drive
- Chendebji Chorten and impressive forest.
- Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park
- Encounter beautiful sceneries of rural Bhutan, scattered settlement,
- Valley of Yak herders
- Drive over Pele La pass (3350m 11000ft) and Lawala Pass
- Descend to Phobjikha valley, winter habitat for black necked cranes.
- Check in the hotel
- Overnight: Hotel
- Hike eco nature trail through Phobjikha Valley
- Visit Gangtey Monastery and walk through small shops
- Depart to Wangdue to Punakha
- Visit Wangdue Dzong
- Drive to Punakha
- Overnight: Hotel
- Visit Punakha Dzong , “Palace of Great Happiness”
- Chimi Lhakhang ( Temple of fertility ,Drukpa Kinley – Divine Madman)
- Transfer to Thimphu via Dochula Pass (3050M/10,000ft)
- Descend to Thimphu
- Overnight: Hotel
- Drive to visit following places of culture interest:
- National Memorial chorten, dedicated to 3rd King of Bhutan.
- Kuensel Phodrang ( Buddha Statue,169ft)
- Arts and craft institute
- Takin Enclosure
- Evening at leisure
- Overnight: Hotel
- Leisurely explore main street of Thimphu
- Transfer to Paro
- Drive for 2 hours
- Visit Iron Bridge (an ancient craftmanship)
- Check in at the hotel
- Drive to explore Paro town
- Farewell Dinner
- Overnight: Hotel
- Transfer to Paro Airport for your onward flight
- Price Includes:
- Accommodation at 3 star hotels
- All meals included (B/L/ D) at 3 star hotels and restaurants
- Transportation for the entire trip
- Service of licensed English speaking tour
- Experience driver
- Visa fee
- Sustainable Development fee
- Entrance fee museum, monument, permits etc.
- Provide Trek equipment, two men sleeping tent, dining tent, toilet tent, table and chair
- Pack ponies for carrying trek equipment
- Mineral Water on culture tour and boiled water water on the trek
- Services of horseman
- Mineral water
- Price Excludes:
- Airfare for your desired flight sector to fly into and depart from Bhutan
- Insurance Document
- Sleeping bag
- Private Expenses
- Drinks
- Tips
