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Samtengang Winter Trek
offered by supplier M17799 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 11
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 20
people
Destination(s):
Bhutan
Specialty Categories:
Hiking & Trekking
Archeology/History
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 440 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2200 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival by Druk Air to Paro.
Fly into Paro, if you are flying in from Delhi or Kathmandu, the flight over the Himalayas will be a spectacular experience. You will fly past Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga and the entire Himalayan range visible on the left side. On landing at Paro you will be met by our representative. After Customs and Immigrations formalities, you will be escorted to the hotel. Over night at hotel.
Day 2: Paro Sightseeing.
After breakfast drive through the valley straight north to see the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, a victory fortress of the 17th century. On the way back stop at the Takshang (tiger's nest) view point, visit a farm house. After lunch visit Ta-Dzong (National Museum) which is considered to be the one of the best natural and historical museum and walk down hill for a view of Paro Dzong with its traditional bridge over the Pa-chu (Paro River). Evening at leisure in the local market. Overnight hotel.
Day 3: Paro - Thimphu.
After breakfast drive to Thimphu the capital, which is an hour and a half slow drive. After lunch visit National Memorial Chorten, which was built in the memory of the Late king. Here the many worshipers go around the shrine chanting prayers with their prayer beads as they walk. Overnight hotel.
Day 4: Thimphu - Punakha.
After early breakfast, about 3 hours leisurely drive over the Dochula pass at 10,000 ft. to Punakha. En route you will see some of the highest peaks in Bhutan including Gangkhar Puensum (7541m), the highest unclimbed mountain in the world. The descent through the temperate forest colored with Rhododendrons and Magnolias takes you to the semi-tropical zone of orange, bananas and cactus and to the valley of Punakha. Visit the town of Punakha and the Dzong. Overnight Punakha.
Day 5: Khuruthang - Limukha.
Trekking: Drive to Punakha Dzong (1250m), the trek starts from here. Distance 12 km and walking time 4 hours. It is a gradual climb through cheer pine forest and paddy fields, this route is also used to go to the village of Shegana. Camp at Limukha.
Day 6: Limukha - Chungsakha.
Trekking: Distance 14 km and walking time 5 hours. The trail takes you through Rhododendron and oak forested area. En route pass via famous Drukpa Kuenley's temple. Overnight camp.
Day 7: Chungsakha - Samtengang.
Trekking: Distance 13 km and walking time 5 hours. The trail takes you through the villages of Sha, under Wagdue District. Overnight camp.
Day 8: Samtengang - Chuzomsa/ Wangdue.
End of Trek: Distance 15 km and walking time 5 hours. The trail is down hill and the trek ends at Chumzomsa. From here it is a 20 minute drive to Wangdue. Afternoon at leisure or explore Wangdue town or Rinchengang village. Overnight Wangdue.
Day 9: Wangdue to Thimphu.
Drive to Thimphu(3 hours). Afternoon free to explore Thimphu town. If today is a Saturday or Sunday then a visit to the weekend market and archery ground is a must.
Day 10: Thimphu - Paro. To Paro (2 hours) and sightseeing. Overnight Paro.
Day 11: Departure.
Notes:
* 2008 Availability Dates: January - June, October - December.
* Samtengang Winter Trek, starts at Punakha and ends at Wangdue.
* 4 trek days with an extra 6 days and reaches a maximum altitude of 1500 m, rated mild.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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