Trekking in Bhutan

Trekking is an ideal way to get a sense of the country - the purity of natural beauty and purity of ancient civilization of Bhutan. Bhutan has been identified as ten of the biodiversity hot spots of the world. The best idea to be close with the biodiversity that confines of 770 species of birds, 50 species of rhododendron and variety of medical plants and orchids, variety of wildlife like snow leopard, takin, blue sheep, tiger, water buffalo, etc., is trekking. To feel the cool Himalayas nothing is ultimately better than trekking.
| Day 01. | Arrive Paro Transfer to hotel. Evening visit to Paro market and town. Overnight at the hotel . |
| Day 02. | Paro Morning drive the winding road northwest up the Pa Chu (Paro River) to Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined fort, which once defended this valley from Tibetan invasions. Overnight in Paro. |
| Day 03. | Paro to Thimphu Morning drive downstream along side the Pa Chu (Paro River) to its confluence with Wang Chu (Thimphu river) then up valley to Thimphu.Overnight in Thimphu. |
| Day 04. | Thimphu After breakfast, visit the Painting school where centuries old art of Bhutanese paintings is taught. National Library, the vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts, manuscripts. Overnight in Thimphu. |
| Day 05. | Thimphu to Genekha Drive for 45 minutes to reach starting point of the trek. Overnight in Genekha at 2800m. |
| Day 06. | Genekha to Gur On trek the true communion with the nature starts with alpine flora and fauna . |
| Day 07. | Gur to Labatama The first pass symbolised by a huge cairns gives a spectacular view of the whole 'Dagala' range, meadheder's camp. Camp at altitude 4300m . |
| Day 08. | Labatama Halt An excursion to any one of three lakes; 'Relitso', 'Hetso' and 'Jamatso'. Your treking escort will reveal mystic stories about these lakes. Also the day and place is ideal for trout fishing. Overnight in the camp. |
| Day 09. | Labatama Halt Extension to 'Sesto' and nearby lakes. Hike to 'Sesto' is easy and interesting. The "Ahinsa" (non violence) group can attempt climbing "Jomo" a peak of 5050m. |
| Day 10. | Labatama to Panka Walk for 20 minute upwards and later you will have majestic view of Himalayan peaks during descent. This point is around 4460m. |
| Day 11. | Panka to Talikha This day entails the crossing of several passes, each one more impressive than the other. Search for different verities of Blue Poppy (June - July) and mountain birds. |
| Day 12. | Talekha to Thimphu & to Paro Passing through alpine and mixed vegetation , one reaches Talekha monastery and village and once again Thimphu view is superb. |
| Day 13. | Paro Departure Drive to the airport for flight to onward destination after breakfast. |
| » | Airport pick up and drop |
| » | All accomodation |
| » | All Melas (breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) |
| » | All Transportation by car van/Bus/Coaster |
| » | One English Speaking Guide |
| » | Sightseeing Entry fee |
| » | Bhutan Travel Pernit |
| » | Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking |
| » | All Food for trekking ( Breakfast, lunch, dinner) prepared by our cook |
| » | Staff: 1 Trekking Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen & necessary porters |
| » | All transportation by car/ van/ bus |
| » | Trekking crews of insurance |
| » | Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews |
| » | Airfare |
| » | Bhutan Visa fee (USD 20.00) |
| » | Tourism Development fund(TDF USD 10.00) |
| » | Emergency Rescue evacuation |
| » | Trekking Sleeping bag |
| » | Personal expenses |
| » | Tipping (Tips) |
| » | Bar bills & beverage |
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