Gangtey Gogona Trek

Trip Duration 8 Days
Trip Grade Moderate

About Gangtey Gogona Trek

The Gangtey – Gogona Trek is more focused to the trek rather than the culture tour. However, the itinerary includes 1½ days sightseeing tour to the major sites in Paro and Thimpu (capital of Bhutan). Then, a scenic drive from Thimpu directly takes you to Gangtey, the trek starting point via Punakha.

The Gangtey Vellay (Phubijika Valley) is one of the beautiful glacial valleys offering home for the rare Black Necked Carnes. The trek passes through the lovely rem

ote villages of Bhutan penetrating through the lovely meadows, juniper forests and so on. The Gangtey – Gogona trek is special tour/trek designed to suit those who wish to enjoy short trek in Bhutan with a visit to Thimpu and Paro at the same time in about week’s time.

Trip Highlights

The Phubjikha valley at 3,000 m is one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan.
It is the home of the rare Black Necked Cranes which migrate here every 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 Gangtey to Gogona trek exposes the villages of Gogona and Khotokha traversing through green meadows, lovely fields, beautiful forests with juniper, magnolia and rhododendrons.
This trek is considered as one of the finest low level treks in Bhutan.

Itinerary

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Day 01: ARRIVAL - PARO

The flight into the Himalaya reveals breathtaking views of the great peaks MT EVEREST, MT KANCHANJUNGA, MT CHOMOLHARI, MT JICHU DRAKE, etc., taking you right into the Dragon Kingdom's scraping airstrip at PARO. On arrival you will be greeted and transfered through the beautiful PARO valley to Hotel - dinner & overnight at hotel.
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Day 02: IN PARO

Morning RINPUNG DZONG, TA DZONG MUSEUM including local bazaar in PARO valley. Afternoon, scenic drive to Paro (65 km: 1½ hrs) and sightseeing tour to Visit National Library; School of Arts, Painting & Medicine; and local Thimpu bazaar - Overnight at hotel
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Day 03: PARO – PUNAKHA – GANGTEY (3,000 m): 150 km: 5-6 hrs

AM: Scenic drive to Punakha via Dochu la (pass of 3,100 m) from where we can enjoy the mighty Bhutanese Himalayan range including (left to right): Masagang (7,158 m), Tsendagang (6,960 m), Terigang (7,060 m), Jejegangphugang (7,158 m ), Kangphugang (7,170 m ), Zongphugang (7, 060 m ) and Gangkar Puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan with a height of 7,497m. This is where the lovely site with the beautiful rows of 108 chortens (stupas) is magnificent. Visit Punakha Dzong. PM: After lunch in Punakha, continue picturesque drive through the beautiful Bhutanese country side and uphill hilly road to Gangtey. O/n Lodge in Gangtey (Phubijika Valley)
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Day 04: TREK STARTS FROM GANGTEY TO GOGONA (3,100 m):

Today, after breakfast, our trek begins from Gangtey to Gogona. We walk about 15 km by taking about 5/6 hrs. Camp at alt. 2700 m. Enjoy the lovely scenery around the camp with tea/coffee in the evening. Dinner and overnight.
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Day 05: TREK GOGONA TO KHOTOKHA (2,790 m)

Today, we walk from Gogona to Khotokha by crossing Shobju la (pass of 3,600 m. We walk about 16 km in about 6/7 hrs. Camp at alt. 2,800 m.
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Day 06: TREK KHOTOKHA TO CHAZAM & DRIVE TO WANGDI (1,500 m)

Today, we continue our trek from Khotokha to Chazam crossing over Mulaila pass of 3,000 m by walking about 15 km in 5/6 hrs. At Chazam, we end trek and say bye to our camping staff. Then, we drive to Wangdiphodrang. O/n Hotel.
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Day 07: DRIVE WANGDI – THIMPU - PARO

Today, after breakfast, we take a scenic way back drive to Paro via Thimphu. We can also enjoy the spectacular Himalayan view from the Dochu la (pass), once again with a short stop. O/n Hotel in Paro with a good rest exploring Paro valley in the evening.
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Day 08: DEPARTURE FLIGHT

Early morning drive to PARO Airport to board your onward flight.

Cost Includes

NOTE: THE COST GIVEN IN THE PRICE TAG IS BASED ON 2 PERSONS MINIMUM.

BHUTAN TOUR/TREK PACKAGE IN TWIN SHARING ROOM ON FULLBOARD BASIS IN THE A-CLASS (3 star category) HOTELS/RESORTS/LODGES (Govt recognized),
ALL TRANSPORT BY A COMFORTABLE A/C CAR/VAN/COACH AS PER GROUP SIZE,
ALL SIGHTSEEING WITH & ACCOMPANIMENT OF A GOOD ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE THROUGHOUT THE TOUR AS PER ITINERARY,
FULLY ORGANISED TREK WITH QUALITY
- TENTS,
- MATRESSES,
- SHEETS,
- DINNING TENTS,
- KITCHEN TENTS,
- TOILET TENTS OUR SKILLFULL
- EXPERIENCED CAMPING CREW WITH A GOOD COOK
ALL ENTRANCES FEES TO MONUMENTS AND DZONGS,
ALL MEALS IN TREKKING,
ALL NECESSARY AIRPORT/HTL/AIRPORT TRANSFERS.

Cost Excludes:

TWO WAY AIRFARE KTM/PBH (PARO)/KTM: US$ 450 NET PER PERSON (Extra payable: subject to change as per airlines)
BHUTAN VISA FEE+TDF: US$ 50 NET PER PERSON (Extra payable)
ALL PERSONAL EXPENSES SUCH ASS DRINKS, LAUNDRY, TIPS, ETC.
EXTRA EXPENSES DUE TO UNFORESEEN NATURAL AND POLITICAL DISTURBANCES
ALL INSURANCES

FOR THE COST OF BIGGER GROUPS, PLS SEE THE COST DETAILS GIVEN BELOW.

COST: 2018/NET PER PERSON

BASIS	HIGH SEASON	LOW SEASON
	*A-CLASS HTLS*	*A-CLASS HTLS*
02 PAX	US$ 1,645	US$1,540
03-10 PAX	US$ 1,435	US$ 1,330
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT	US$ 315	US$ 315

NOTE:

HIGH SEASON MONTHS: MARCH/APRIL/MAY & SEP/ OCT/NOV.

LOW SEASON MONTHS: JUNE/JULY/AUGUST & DEC/JAN/FEB

Useful info

NOTE:

1. Sometimes, visits to some Dzongs and monuments can be closed without any prior notice.
2. Airfare and visa fees are subject to change as per airlines and Govt. regulation.
3. Bhutan visa processing takes 1 week minimum.
4. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos for obtaining visa at Paro airport.

Please read our terms and conditions below before confirming the tour with payment.

Terms and conditions of the Bhutan tours

1) There shall be cancellation charges on the tour booked

Within 21 days from the date of tour: 10% of the price
Within 14 days from the date of tour: 15% of the price
Within 7 days from the date of tour: 30% of the price
Less than 7 days from the date of tour: 50% of the price
After arrival in Bhutan: 100%.

2) The cancellation charges will be as follows on air tickets.

Once the air ticket is issued, it will not be subject to refund or change of the passenger's name or date of flight.
It can only be re-used within the same calendar year, if the same passenger is traveling in the same sector.

3) Unless full payment for the tour and air tickets is received by our Bhutan agent, tour shall not be entertained on 100% confirmed basis.

4) Hotels as mentioned shall be provided on the availability basis, since the envisaged hotels could be full any time as they are not big enough.

5) As all Bhutan tour tariffs are strictly controlled by the Bhutan Tourism Council (BTC), they are subject to change or rise without any prior notice.

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