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Wonders of Bhutan With 3 Days Gangtey Nature Trek
The valley of Punakha in July
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12 Days Wonders of Bhutan With 3-Day Gangtey Nature Trek

By Bhutan Acorn Tours and Travel
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On this 12 days 11 nights journey, you will venture out into the magical Kingdom of Bhutan with a private expert guide and discover happiness amidst stunning landscapes dotted with impressive fortresses and temples. Meet and mingle with the local people from all walks of life and get the first-hand experience on what makes Bhutan a unique destination in the world.

This trip includes a 3-day enriching trek through several beautiful villages and monasteries, forests of juniper, bamboo, magnolia, rhododendrons and over small streams of cold, clear mountain water. offering beautiful views of the country with mostly gentle, forested slopes.

Bhutan, a tiny Kingdom hidden by the staggering mountains of the Himalayas remained in self-imposed isolation until it opened door to the outside world in the 1960s. Bhutan still remains largely untouched by worldly influence and holds strongly on to its age-old traditions.

Activity location

  • Dochula Pass
    • Thimphu, Bhutan, Bhutan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dochula Pass
    • Thimphu, Bhutan, Bhutan

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll internal taxes for the services listed above
  • What's includedWhat's includedPorters & Ponies
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and light snacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedSleeping bag liner (not sleeping bag)
  • What's includedWhat's includedExperienced English-speaking licensed tour guide.
  • What's includedWhat's included2 nights full-service outdoor camping in the pristine wilderness in a two-man tent
  • What's includedWhat's includedMedical treatment at a hospital in Bhutan if you sustain injuries while in Bhutan
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll ground transport including return airport transfers
  • What's includedWhat's included9 nights twin-sharing accommodation at 3-star hotels certified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry fee for National Museum and trekking permit
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisa Fee & Processing. You'll receive your e-Visa within 4-5 business days.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTravel insurance is a MUST for all trekking adventures
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEmergency evacuation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedInternational flights. Let us know if you need help with arranging flights to and from Bhutan.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSleeping bag & travel pillow (you need for camping during trekking)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks, laundry services, telephone call charges
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips to guide and driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGuide speaking other major languages can be arranged for an additional fee.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny other expenses of personal nature
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAll Entry fees except for National Museum

Know before you book

  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 2 participants are required to run this tour and can be run on a private basis.
  • We highly recommend booking at least a few months before the departure date so that we have enough time to ensure the flights are available. If you already have flight tickets to and from Bhutan, we can take bookings up to two weeks before the departure date. To process visa, it only takes 4-5 business days.
  • There are only two airlines that connect Bhutan with the outside world and so securing air tickets can be difficult especially during the months of high season. Currently, Bhutan is connected with these cities - Bagdogra, Bangkok, Delhi, Dhaka, Guwahati, Kathmandu, Kolkata, Singapore. We recommend you book your international flights a few months in advance especially if you plan to visit during the high season months of March to May and September to November. If you need help in arranging flights to/from Bhutan, please let us know much in advance.
  • After you book the tour, kindly send us clear passports copies of all the participants. A biodata page including the machine-readable zone must be seen clearly. Passports should have a minimum of 6 MONTHS validity from the day you depart from Bhutan. You may also want to check the passport requirements by your next destination country after Bhutan. A copy of your e-Visa will be emailed to you once it is approved. It only takes 4-5 business days to get visa approval and it is 100 percent guaranteed as long as we receive clear passport copies of all the participants. The actual visa will be stamped on your passport upon arrival. Send the passport copies to the Local Supplier Email address.
  • Youth between the ages of 16-18 MUST send us a copy of their valid Student Photo ID Card/Document to keep the discounted price. Without a copy of valid Student Photo ID Card/document, the full adult price will apply. Youth MUST also be accompanied by at least one full-paying adult.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Paro International Airport (2195m) / Transfer to Punakha Valley (1200m)
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Hotel Sonamgang. Homestay with a local family can be arranged if interested.
Dochula Pass
  • 3h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Chimi Lhakhang Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Day 2: Hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten / Transfer to Trongsa in Central Bhutan (2200m)
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Tashi Ninjay Guest House or Norbu Linka Resort
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Punakha Dzong
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Trongsa
Day 3: Trongsa / Transfer to Bumthang valley in Central Bhutan (2800m)
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Kaila Guesthouse or Hotel Ugyenling
Tongsa Dzong
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Ta Dzong Museum
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Jakar
  • 2h 30m
Bumthang Swiss Cheese and Wine Shop
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Tamshing Lhakhang Temple
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Day 4: Full day exploring Bumthang valley (2700m)
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Kaila Guesthouse or Hotel Ugyenling
Burning Lake
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Tang Valley
  • 3h
Ogyen Choling Palace Museum
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Kurje Lhakhang
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Jambay Lhakhang Temple
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Day 5: Bumthang / Transfer to Phobjikha Valley in Gangtey (3000m)
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Yueloki Guest House or Phobjikha Resort
Phobjikha Valley
  • 4h 30m
Gangtey Monastery
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Gangtey Nature Trail
  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Day 6: [Trek Begins] Phobjikha / Camp at Zasa (3130m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Full-service outdoor camping at Zasa.
Gogona Cottage Cheese
  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
Day 7: Zasa / Camp at Chorten Karpo (3330)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in an outdoor camping tent.
Khotokha Primary School
  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
Day 8: [Trek Ends] Chorten Karpo / Tikke Zampa / Transfer to Thimphu (2334m)
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Kuenphen Rabten Resort or Hotel Amodhara
Chuzomsa Park
  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
Thimphu
  • 30m
Day 9: Sightseeing & leisure in Thimphu (2334m)
  • 7 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Kuenphen Rabten Resort or Hotel Amodhara
Buddha Dordenma
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
National Institute for Zorig Chusum
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Bhutan Postal Museum
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
National Institute for Zorig Chusum
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
National Library & Archives of Bhutan
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Centenary Farmers Market
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Changlimithang Stadium & Archery Ground
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Day 10: Thimphu / Transfer to back to Paro valley (2200m)
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Lhayhuel Resort or Bhutan Mandala Resort
Tachog Lhakhang Old Bridge
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Kyichu Lhakhang
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
National Museum of Bhutan འབྲུག་གི་འགྲེམས་སྟོན་ཁང་།
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Zuri Dzong
  • 2h 30m
Sanga chhoekor
  • 2h
Day 11: Hike to the famous Tiger's Nest - Paro Taktsang & later visit a farmhouse for an authentic local cuisine (3120m)
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Lhayhuel Resort or Bhutan Mandala Resort
Paro Taktsang
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket not included
Sonam's Homestay
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Day 12: Transfer to Paro International Airport for Departure
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
  • 45m

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESDochula Pass
    • Thimphu, Bhutan, Bhutan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDochula Pass
    • Thimphu, Bhutan, Bhutan

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