Cultural Tours and Treks
in Bhutan
Cultural Tours and Treks in Bhutan
Remarks
Package tour costs are on twin sharing basis
Single supplement will be charged at Euro 25 per night
Package tour costs are for a minimum of 3 pax
For 3 pax and below additional FIT surcharge is payable on the above rates as follow:
- for 1 pax Euro 40 per night per person
- for 2 pax Euro 30 per night per person
During Festival period extra Euro 25 will be charged per night per person based on festival days (valid from February 2000).
- September/October/November full passport particulars of all participants should be provided minimum 60 days in advance for us to hold all services on confirmed basis. These months are peak season and flight seats and other related services are very difficult to confirm. These six months are considered as embargo period by the Druk-Air, 100% deposit is to be made against group bookings at least 45 days prior to the trip with a non-refundable condition. Tickets are to be issued one month prior to the commencement of the tour and if we fail to do so, Druk-Air will knock the seats out without prior notice.
What's included in the Cultural trips ?
- - Experienced Guide.
- - All meals throughout Bhutan, and full breakfast while in Kathmandu.
- - All in - country transportation by private bus, car or 4 wheele drive.
- - Accommodation at a first-class hotel in major cities like Thimpu. and Paro a twin share, full board basis for the nights listed in the trip itinerary.
- - In Kathmandu at three-star hotel on bed and breakfast basis. (one night before and one night after Bhutan trip)
- - All international & domestic arrival departure airport transfers .
- - All guided tours in Bhutan
What's not included in the Cultural trips ?
- - Personal expenses.
- - Personal tips.
- - Alcoholic beverages and cold drinks.
- - Visa fee (Euro 20) and Tourism Development fee (Euro 10) are payable directly on arrival in Bhutan
- - Three passport photograph
What's included in the Treks ?
- - Experienced Sirdar (trekking guide)
- - All Trekking / Camping Support crew
- - All meals throughout Bhutan, and full breakfast while in Kathmandu..
- - All camping equipment and gear, including two person tents.
- - Vehicles or pack animals to carry personal gear and group equipment.
- - All in - country transportation by private bus, car or jeep.
What's not included in the Treks ?
- - Personal expenses.
- - Personal tips.
- - Alcoholic beverages and cold drinks.
- - Visa fee (US$ 20) and Tourism Development fee (Euro 10) are payable directly on arrival in Bhutan
- - Three passport photograph
Cultural Tour Itineraries
Cultural Tour Itineraries
01 Enter
the Dragon
DAY 01 - Kathmandu - Paro
- Flight Kathmandu - Paro with Drukair.
- Transfer to Kichu Resort. Visit Paro Town. Welcome cocktails in the evening followed by dinner.
DAY 02 - Paro - Thimpu
- Sightseeing of Paro, Drukgyel Dzong National Museum and Rinpung Dzong.
- After lunch a 2-hour drive to Thimpu for overnight. hotel
DAY 03 - Thimpu - Paro
- Morning sightseeing of Thimphu valley
- Afternoon drive to Paro. Overnight Kichu Resort.
DAY 04 - Wangdi - Thimpu - Paro - Kathmandu
- Early morning drive to Paro Airport for departure.
DAY 01 - Kathmandu - Paro
- Flight Kathmandu - Paro with Drukair.
- Transfer to Kichu Resort. Visit Paro Town.
- Welcome cocktails in the evening followed by dinner.
DAY 02 - Paro - Thimpu
- Sightseeing of Paro, Drukgyel Dzong National Museum and Rinpung Dzong.
- After lunch a 2-hour drive to Thimpu for overnight. hotel
DAY 03 - Thimpu - Wangdi Phodrang
- Morning sightseeing of Thimphu valley
- Afternoon drive to Wangdi Phodrang via Punakha.
- Overnight Wangdi Kichu Resort.
DAY 04 - Wangdi Phodrang - Thimpu - Paro
- Drive to Thimphu
- Drive to Paro
- Kichu Resort.
DAY 05 - Paro - Kathmandu
- Early morning drive to Paro airport for departure.
- Flight Paro - Kathmandu and transport to hotel
03 Gantey Valley
Tour
DAY 01 - Kathmandu - Paro
- Flight Kathmandu - Paro with Drukair.
- Transfer to Kichu Resort. Visit Paro Town.
- Welcome cocktails in the evening followed by dinner.
- Overnight Kichu Resort.
DAY 02 - Paro
- Sightseeing of Paro, Drukgyel Dzong National Museum and Rinpung Dzong.
- Overnight Kichu Resort.
DAY 03 - Paro -Thimpu
- Drive to Thimpu for overnight hotel
DAY 04 - Thimpu - Wangdi Phodrang
- Morning sightseeing of Thimphu valley
- Afternoon drive to Wangdi Phodrang via Punakha.
- Overnight Wangdi Kichu Resort.
DAY 05 - Wangdi Phodrang
- Excursion to Gangtey, home of Black Necked Cranes
- Overnight Wangdi Kichu Resort.
DAY 06 - Wangdi Phodrang - Thimpu
- Drive to Thimpu for overnight hotel
DAY 07 - Thimpu - Paro
- Drive back to Paro
- Overnight Kichu Resort.
DAY 08 - Thimpu - Paro
- Early morning drive to Paro airport for departure.
- Flight Paro - Kathmandu and transport to hotel
DAY 01 - Kathmandu - Paro
- Flight Kathmandu - Paro with Drukair.
- Transfer to Kichu Resort. Visit Paro Town.
- Welcome cocktails in the evening followed by dinner.
- Overnight Kichu Resort.
DAY 02 - Paro
- Sightseeing of Paro, Drukgyel Dzong National Museum and Rinpung Dzong.
- Overnight Kichu Resort.
DAY 03 - Paro - Thimpu
- Drive to Thimpu for overnight hotel
- Afternoon sifgtseeing Thimpu
DAY 04 - Thimpu - Wangdi Phodrang
- Morning sightseeing of Thimphu valley
- Afternoon drive to Wangdi Phodrang via Punakha.
- Overnight Wangdi Kichu Resort.
DAY 05 - Wangdi Phodrang - Tongsa - Bumthang
- Morning drive to Tongsa
- Afternoon drive to Bumthang
- Overnight Karma Tobden Guesthouse
DAY 06 - Bumthang
- Sightseeing Bumthang
- Overnight Karma Tobden Guesthouse
DAY 07 - Bumthang
- Sightseeing Bumthang with excursion to Ura village
- Overnight Karma Tobden Guesthouse
DAY 08 - Bumthang - Gantey Gompa
- Morning drive to Gantey Gompa
- Afternoon sightseeing
- Overnight Wangdi Kichu Resort.
DAY 09 - Gantey Gompa - Thimpu
- Drive to Thimpu for overnight hotel
DAY 10 - Thimpu - Paro
- Drive back to Paro
- Overnight Kichu Resort.
DAY 11 - Paro
- Early morning drive to Paro airport for departure.
- Flight Paro - Kathmandu and transport to hotel
West/East Druk Connection
DAY 01 - Kathmandu - Paro
- Flight Kathmandu - Paro with Drukair.
- Transfer to Kichu Resort. Visit Paro Town.
- Welcome cocktails in the evening followed by dinner.
- Overnight Kichu Resort.
DAY 02 - Paro
- Sightseeing of Paro, Drukgyel Dzong National Museum and Rinpung Dzong.
- Overnight Kichu Resort.
DAY 03 - Paro - Thimpu
- Drive to Thimpu for overnight hotel
- Afternoon sifgtseeing Thimpu
DAY 04 - Thimpu - Wangdi Phodrang
- Morning sightseeing of Thimphu valley
- Afternoon drive to Wangdi Phodrang via Punakha.
- Overnight Wangdi Kichu Resort.
DAY 05 - Wangdi Phodrang - Tongsa - Bumthang
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Afternoon drive to Tongsa
- Morning drive to Bumthang
- Overnight Karma Tobden Guesthouse
DAY 06 - Bumthang
- Sightseeing Bumthang
- Overnight Karma Tobden Guesthouse
DAY 07 - Bumthang
- Sightseeing Bumthang with excursion to Ura village
- Overnight Karma Tobden Guesthouse
DAY 08 - Bumthang - Mongar
- Drive to Mongar
- Overnight
DAY 09 - Mongar - Tashigang
- Sightseeing Mongar
- Drive to Tashigang
- Overnight
DAY 10 - Tashigang
- Tashigang sightseeing
- Overnight
DAY 11 - Tashigang - Mongar
- Drive to Mongar
- Overnight
DAY 12 - Mongar - Bumthang
- Drive to Buthang
- Overnight Karma Tobden Guesthouse
DAY 13 Bumthang - Wangdi Phodrang
- Drive to Wangdi Phodrang
- Overnight Wangdi Kichu Resort.
DAY 14 - Wangdi Phodrang - Paro
- Drive back to Paro
- Overnight Kichu Resort.
DAY 15 - Paro
- Early morning drive to Paro airport for departure.
- Flight Paro - Kathmandu and transport to hotel
Trek Programs
INTRODUCTION
The power and beauty of the mountains is more impressive on foot than from any vehicle. Whether you take a two night trek around the Bumthang valley or take the eight day trek to the base of Mt.Chomolhari, the views, villages, people and experi-ence will be unparalleled. Trekking during April and May in the Himalayas brings the deep reds and oranges of the rhododendron blos-som. Earlier in the year the light is shaper but the nights are very cold. In autumn, after the rainy season, the skies clear and leaves begin to turn yellow.
We atGreen Lotus Trekking are committed to offer very personal and efficient services especially for the trekkers. A guide, a cook and some experienced staff accompany all trekkers. Yaks carry by mountain horses and at high altitude provisions and luggage. With the surest footing, they lead trekking groups across the passes.
The horseman and cook will usually run ahead during a trekking day. They will have prepared a packed lunch and will go on to the night's resting place to set up camp. On your arrival at the campsite nothing will taste better than being greeted with a hot cup of tea and biscuits.
Treks vary from short three-day walks across low altitudes to the three weeks Snowman trek that covers 356kms. The northern paths climb as high as 5,500m and should be attempted by strong, experienced walkers. Our Guides are trained to look out for altitude sickness and other ailments that can affect trekkers. They are expert walkers who have been trained as trekking guides and follow routes that have been walked for centuries.
Trek Itineraries
01 Unbeatable
Snowman Trek
- TREK RATING - Strenuous
- SEASON- August, September, October & till mid November
- DURATION -29 days / 28 nights
This is a strenuous trek crossing 11 passes, three which are over 5000 m. and you have to be physically fit & mentally prepared. The trek begins from Paro/ Punakha (west) and ends in Bumthang/Trongsa (central). It is a combination of Chomolhari, Laya & Lunana trek crossing the Renchen Zoe pass alt.5, 400m the highest pass in Bhutan. The trek can take 2ldays or 28 days depending on which you prefer to choose. It is one of the most challenging treks in the Himalayas.
Highlights: This trek leads you to the seldom-visited region of Lunana, passing some of the last virgin peaks of the Himalayas offering you great varietv of trek king conditions, from picturesque farmland and forest to alpine pastureland. This trek will take you close to the huge snow, ice and rock faces of the mountains where most of the Himalayan peaks tower-ing to the north are unnamed and unclimbed. The only inhabitants are rare species such as bharal, or blue sheep, takin and the snow leopard. During the spring, summer and autumn, the alpine meadows are filled with countless varieties of flowers.
Day 01: Kathmandu-Paro
- During this flight, Druk Air will give you an opportunity to glance at the magnificent view of the Himalayas.
- You will be greeted by our representatives and drive (20 min.) through the beautiful Paro Valley.
- Overnight at Kichu Resort - Altitude 2.200m.
Day 02: Paro
- Paro sightseeing.
- Afternoon at leisure or visit a farm house.
- Overnight at Kichu Resort - Altitude 2.200m
Day 03: Paro
- AM- For better acclimatization hike up to Taktsang monastery - alt. 3000m. The hike takes about 3 hrs overlooking the Paro valley. Lunch at Cafeteria.
- PM-Easy walk down & drive to resort. You can relax & prepare for the trek.
Day 04: Paro - Shana
- 16 kms. 5/6 hrs walk alt. 2800 m.
Day 05: Shana - Soi Thangthangkha
- 24 kms. 8/9 hrs walk alt. 3800 m.
Day 06: Soi Thangthangkha -Jangothang
- 12 kms. 4/5 hrs walk Alt. 4.050 m
Day 07: Jangothang
- Halt at Jangothang. Options-fishing/excursion to Chomolbari base camp/relax.
Day 08: Jangothang - Lingshi
- 18 kms. 6/7 hrs walk. Climb over Neyle pass alt. 4700 m.
- Camp at alt. 4100 m.
Day 09: Lingshi - Chebisa
- 14 kms 5/6 hrs walk alt. 3900 m.
Day 10: Chebisa - Shomuthang
- 16 kms. 7/8 hrs walk. Climb over Gubu la pass alt. 4600 m.
- Camp at alt. 4250 m.
Day 11: Shomuthang - Robluthang
- 18 kms. 8/9 hrs walk. Climb over Jari la pass alt. 4650 m.
- Camp at alt. 4300 m.
Day 12: Robluthang - Lingmithang
- 16 kms .8/9 hrs walk. Climb over Shinje Ia pass alt. 4950 m
- Camp at alt. 4100m.
Day 13: Lingmithang - Laya
- 13 kms. 5/6 hrs walk. alt. 3850 m
Day 14: Laya halt.
- Excursion around the village
Day 15: Laya &endash; Roduphu
- 19 kms. 8/9 hrs walk. Camp at alt. 4150 m.
Day 16: Roduphu &endash; Narithang
- 16 kms. 6/7 hrs walk. Climb over Tsimola pass alt. 4700 m.
- Camp at alt. 4250 m
Day 17: Narithang - Tarina
- 17 kms. 7/8 hrs walk. Climb over Kangla Karchula pass alt. 5100 m.
- camp at alt. 3900 m.
Day 18: Tarina - Woche
- 15 kms. 6/7 hrs walk.
- Camp at alt. 3800 m.
Day 19: Woche - Lhedi
- 17 kms. 7/8 hrs walk. Climb over Keche la pass alt. 4500 m.
- Camp at alt. 3650 m.
Day 20: Lhedi -Tanza
- 18 kms. 7/8 hrs walk.
- Camp at alt. 4000 m.
Day 21: Tanza - Tshochena
- 18 kms. 7/ 8 hrs. Climb over Jazela pass alt.
- 4900 m. Camp alt. 4100 m.
Day 22: Tshochena -Jichu Dramo
- 14 kms. 6/7 hrs walk. climb over Loju Ia pass alt. 4900 m.
- Camp at alt. 4400 m.
Day 23: Jichu Dramo - Chukarpo
- 18 kms. 8/9 hrs walk. climb over Rinchenzoe pass alt. 5400 m.
- Camp at alt. 4200 m.
Day 24: Chukarpo - Tempetso
- 19 kms. 8/9 hrs walk. climb over Tempela pass alt. 4600 m.
- Camp at alt. 3900 m.
Day 25: Tempetso - Marothang
- 15 kms. 6/7 hrs walk.
- Camp at alt. 3400 m.
Day 26: Marothang - Nikachu
- 22 kms. 7/8 hrs walk.
- Camp at alt. 2600 m or drive to Wangdiphodrang.
- Overnight Kichu Wangdi Resort.
Day 27: Nikachu &endash; Thimpu
Early morning drive (5 hrs) to the capital city Thimphu.
En route visit Punakha the old capital, winter residence of the head abbot.
Day 28: Thimphu - Paro
- AM- visit the Indigenous hospital where traditional method are still practised, painting school, National library, a treasure trove of priceless Buddhist manuscripts, Royal goldsmith workshop, weaving centre & Bhutanese paper making. (Lunch)
- PM- visit the Memorial Chorten dedicated to the late King, 15 century, Changangkha Lhakhang, Drupthop Nunnery & Tashichhodzong centre of Government and religion. Drive to Paro (2 hrs).
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 29: Paro- Kathmandu
- Early morning drive to airport for departure.
02 Stunning Chomolhari Trek
- TREK RATING - Moderate
- SEASON- March, April, May, June, September, October & November
- DURATION - 12 days/ 11 nights
Highlights: This trek gifts you with great variety of Bhutanese landscapes and is without doubt one of the most beautiful and unspoilt trekking areas in the entire Himalaya. The trek begins at Drugyal dzong passing through beautiful villages, scattered hamlets and farmland. Different vegetation from richly forested valley to high alpine pastureland where Yak herders graze their animals. Trout fishing in the sky blue lake with magnificent view of three majestic peaks. You will also encounter rare species like the Babrain or blue sheep & snow leopard.
Day 01: Kathmandu - Paro
- Arrive Paro by Druk Air flight, which will offer you great views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Chomolhari, Tsrim Gang and Jichu Drake. The moment you step out of the plane you will see the difference. Bhutan welcomes you with cool, clean fresh air. Peace and quietness is just another bonus. Our representatives will escort you to Kichu resort. If time prevails visit the National museum & Rinpung Dzong.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 02 : Paro
- To acclimatize yourself a hike to Taktsang monastery (tiger's den) which will take 2/3 hrs. (alt. 3000 m)
- Lunch will be served at the cafeteria.
- Stroll back to Kichu resort.
- Evening at leisure.
Day 03: Paro - Shana
- Trek begins from Drugyal dzong
- Shana 16 kms. 5/6 hrs walk.
- Camp alt. 3800 m.
Day 04 : Shana - Soi Thangthangkha
- 24 kms 8/9 hrs walk.
- Camp alt.3800 m.
Day 05 : Soi Thangthangkha -Jangothang
- 12 kms 4/5 hrs.
- Camp alt 4050 m.
Day 06 : Jangothang (rest day)
- Options: excursion, fishing or relax.
Day 07 : Jangothang - Lingshi
- 18 kms 7/8 hrs walk.
- Climb over Nyele la pass alt. 4700 m.
- Camp at alt. 4100 m.
Day 08 : Lingshi - Shodu
- 20 kms 8/9 hrs walk.
- Climb over Yale Ia pass alt. 4900 m.
- Camp at alt. 3750 m.
Day 09 : Shodu - Barshong
- 17 kms 6/ 7 hrs walk.
- Camp at alt. 3500 m.
Day 10: Barshong - Dodena - Thimphu
- 20 kms 7/8 hrs walk.
- Our staff will receive you and drive (1 hour) on to Thimphu alt. 2300 m
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 11 : Thimphu - Paro
- AM - Memorial chorten, Changangkha Lhakhang, Drupthop nunnery, Royal goldsmith workshop & vegetable market.
- PM - Drive to Paro (2 hrs). En route visit Simtokha dzong the oldest in the kingdom.
- Overnight Kichu resort
Day 12 : Paro - Kathmandu
- Early morning drive to airport for departure
03 Classic Laya
Trek
- TREK RATING - Moderate
- SEASON - March, April, May, June, September October & November
- DURATION: 22 days /21 nights
Highlights: this is one of the treks that will always rank as one of Bhutan's finest treks. The route offers fantastic mountain views at close range including Mt. Gangchey Ta (tiger mountain), mother of the female river flowing through Punakha valley. Renowned for its diversitv in Himalavan flora and Fauna. Numerous isolated dzongs and scattered including the outlandish village of Laya, a unique culture of its own provide a great deal of cultural interest. Though remote, the Laya region is known for its hospitality and your time here will be delightful. The trek will end with a dip at the Gasa Tshachu (hot spring) relaxing every bone in your body, and the memories of the special trek will stay with you for a lifetime.
Day 01: Kathmandu - Paro
- Arrive Paro by Druk Air flight, which will offer you great views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Chomolhari, Tsrim Gang and Jichu Drake. The moment you step out of the plane you will see the difference. Bhutan welcomes you with cool, clean fresh air. Peace and quietness is just another bonus. Our representatives will escort you to Kichu resort. If time prevails visit the National museum & Rinpung Dzong.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 02 : Paro
- To acclimatize yourself a hike to Taktsang monastery (tiger's den) which will take 2/3 hrs. (alt. 3000 m)
- Lunch will be served at the cafeteria.
- Stroll back to Kichu resort. Evening at leisure.
Day 03 : Drugyal Dzong - Shana
- 16 kms walk till Shana - 6 hrs.
- Camp at alt. 2800 m
Day 04: Shana - Soi Thangthangkha
- 24 kms walk till Soi Thangthangkha -8/9 hrs.
- Camp at alt. 3800 m
Day 05 : Soi Thangthangkha -Jangothang
- 12 kms - 4/5 hrs.
- Camp at alt. 4050 m.
Day 06 : Jangothang - Lingshi
- 18 kms - 7/8 hrs.
- Climb over Nyele la pass alt. 4700 m
- camp alt. 4100 m.
Day 07 : Lingshi - Chebisa
- 14 kms walk till Chebisa - 4/ 5 hrs.
- Camp alt. 3900 m.
Day 08 : Chebisa - Shomuthang
- 16 krns 7/8 hrs. Climb over Gubu la pass alt. 4600 m.
- Camp alt. 420 m.
Day 9 : Shomuthang - Robluthang
- 18 kms. 8/9 hrs. climb over Jari la pass alt. 4650 m.
- Camp alt. 4300 m.
Day 10: Robluthang - Limithang
- 16 kms. 8/9 hrs. climb over Shinje la pass alt. 4950 m.
- Camp alt. 4100 m.
Day 11: Limithang - Laya
- 13 kms. 5/6 hrs.
- Camp alt. 3850 m.
Day 12 : Laya
- Explore the Laya village.
Day 13 : Laya - Koina
- 18 kms. 6/7 hrs.
- Camp alt. 3500 m.
Day 14 : Koina - Gasa
- 19 kms. 7/8 hrs.
- hot spring
- Camp alt. 2200 m.
Day 15 : Gasa
- Rest day
Day 16 : Gasa - Goen Damji
- 18 kms. 6/7 hrs.
- Camp alt. 2000 m.
Day 17 : Goen Damji - Tashithang - Wangdiphodrang
- 15 kms. 5/6 hrs.
- Trek ends where our coach will drive you to Kichu Wangdi resort.
Day 18: Wangdiphodrang - Thimphu
- Wangdiphodrang sightseeing
- drive to Thimphu (70 kms).
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 19 : Thimphu - Paro
- Thimphu sightseeing
- Drive to Paro
- Overnight Kichu Resort
Day 20 : Paro - Kathmandu
- Early morning drive to airport for departure and flight to Kathmandu
04
Bumthang, Lhuntsi & Yangtsi Trek
- TREK RATING - Moderate
- DURATION - 18 days /19 nights
- SEASON - March, April, May, September, October & November
Highlights: This route explores some of the least visited areas of Bhutan before continuing on to Tashiyangste following the ancient caravan route across. The landscape is spectacular with stark cliffs and gorges and dense coniferous forests. The region is notably famed for its weavers and special textiles & fabrics. Climbing through temperature forest with abundance of wildlife (including several types of Pheasant) and in the springtime the flowers and bird life make this trek a sheer delight.
Day 01: Kathmandu - Paro.
- Transfer to Kichu resort.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 02 : Paro
- Sightseeing Paro
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 03 : Paro - Thimphu.
- Drive to Thimphu.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 04 : Thimphu - Wangdi Phodrang
- Seeing Thimphu
- Drive (3 hrs) to Wangdi Phodrang via Punakha.
- Overnight Kichu Wangdi resort.
Day 05 : Wangdi Phodrang - Bumtang
- Drive (6 hrs) to Bumthang.
- Overnioght Karma Tobden Guest House.
Day 06 : Bumthang - Ngang Lhakhang
- Start trek
- 15 kms. 4/5 hrs.
- Camp alt. 2800 m
Day 07: Ngang Lhakhang -Ugyencholing
- 16 kms. 5/6 hrs.
- Climb over Phephela pass alt. 3400m.
- camp alt. 2900 m.
Day 08 : Ugyencholing - Phokpey
- 17 kms.6/7 hrs.
- Camp alt. 3000 m
Day 09 : Phokpey - Ungaar
- 20 kms. 7/8 hrs.
- climb over Phokpey la pass alt. 4000 m
- camp alt. 3100 m.
Day 10 : Ungaar - Taskila
- 21 kms 7/8 hrs.
- Camp alt. 2100 m.
Day 11 : Taskila - Lhuntsi.
- Drive to Lhuntsi. Time at leisure.
- Camp alt. 2200 m
Day 12 : Lhuntsi - Menji.
- Drive down to Kuri Zam.
- Trek starts 16 kms. 4/5 hrs.
- Camp alt. 2000 m.
Day 13 : Menji - Pemi
- 20 kms. 6/7 hrs.
- Camp alt. 2700 m.
Day 14 : Pemi - Taupang
- 21 kms. 7/8 hrs.
- Camp alt. 2700 m
Day 15 : Taupang - Yangtsi
- 24 kms .8/ 9 hrs. (sub-tropical zone)
- Overnight camp.
- Trek ends.
Day 16 Yangtsi - Tashigang
- Drive 2/3 hrs to Tashigang.
- Overnight in camp or Guest house.
Day 17 : Tashigang - Samdrup Jongkhar
- Drive 6/7 hrs to Samdrup Jongkhar.
- Overnight hotel.
Day 18 : Samdrup Jongkhar - Delhi
- Exit Bhutan and drive to Gauhati for flight to Delhi (own arrangements).
05 Samtengang
Winter Trek
- TREK RATING - Easy/Moderate
- DURATION- 10 days / 09 nights
- SEASON - All year round
Highlights : This is basically a how altitude trek and the route offers the opportunity to visit villages, farms, temples & monasteries along the way. Rich in culture as well as natural and scenic beauty.
Day 01: Kathmandu - Paro.
- Transfer to Kichu resort.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 02 : Paro
- Sightseeing Paro
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 03 : Paro - Thimphu.
- Drive to Thimphu.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 04 : Thimphu - Wangdi Phodrang
- Seeing Thimphu
- Drive (3 hrs) to Wangdi Phodrang via Punakha.
- Overnight Kichu Wangdi resort.
Day 05 : Wangdi Phodrang - Khuruthang (start trek) - Limukha
- 14 kms. 4/5 hrs walk. Camp.
Day 06 : Limukha - Chungsakha
- 16 kms - 5/6 hrs walk.
- Camp.
Day 07: Chungskha - Samtengang
- 13 kms. 4/5 hrs walk.
- Camp.
Day 08: Samtengang -Wangdi Phodrang
- 09 kms. 3/4 hrs walk.
- Overnight Kichu Wangdi Resort.
Day 09 : Wangdi Phodrang - Thimphu - Paro
- Drive to Thimphu and Paro
- Overnight Kichu Resort
Day 10: Paro
- Excursion to Chelela Pass for Mt. Viewing and Overnigt at Kichu resort.
Day 11 : Paro - Kathmandu
- Early morning drive to airport for departure and flight to Kathmandu
06 Chele&endash;La
Nature Trek
- TREK RATING - Moderate
- DURATION- 11 days/10 nights
- SEASON - April May, June, July, August , Septeniber & October.
Highlights: This trek is for nature lovers. During spring is the rhododendrons season. The trail takes you through forest filled with many species of Primula and shades of red and orange rhododendrons From the pass you will have panoramic views of the two valleys Paro & Haa and of course, the beautiful Himalayan ranges of Bhutan.
Day 01: Kathmandu - Paro.
- Transfer to Kichu resort.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 02 : Paro
- Sightseeing Paro
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 03 : Paro - Chonana
- Start trek - 14 kms. 5/6 hrs.
- Camp alt. 3100 m.
Day 04 : Choiiana -Jehkarpo
- 16 kms. 6/7 hrs.
- Camp alt. 3700 m.
Day 05 : Jebkarpo - Lower Mingula.
- 15 kms.5/6 hrs.
- Camp alt. 3800 m
Day 06 : Lower Mingula - Thong
- 16 kms.5/6 hrs.
- Camp alt . 3600 m.
Day 07 : Thong - Drugyal Dzong
- 14 kms. 4/5 hrs.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 08: Drugyal Dzong - Thimphu
- 2 hrs. drive to Thimphu & Sightseeing.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 09: Thimphu - Wangdi Phodrang
- Drive 4 hrs to Wangdi Phodrang via Punakha.
- Overnight Kichu Wangdi resort.
Day 10: Wangdi Phodrang - Paro
- Drive to Paro
- Overnight Kichu Resort
Day 11 : Paro - Kathmandu
- Early morning drive to airport for departure and flight to Kathmandu
07 Druk Path Trek
- TREK RATING - Moderate
- DURATION - 11 days /10 nights
- SEASON - March, April, May; June, September, October & November.
Highlights: This is an excellent choice for those with a tight schedule. A short 4 days trek crossing the chain of mountains which separates two district, Paro & -Thimphu or vice versa. This is a classic walk along high, windy ridges, past ruined forts which long ago guarded against Tibetan invasion. Although the route is sparsely inhabited there are wonderfiil lakes teeming with Fish and the area is famous for its spectacuilar rhododendron forests which bloom in Spring. The views of the Himalayas can be seen in late autumn and winter.
Day 01: Kathmandu-Paro
- During this flight, Druk Air will give you an opportunity to glance at the magnificent view of the Himalayas.
- You will be greeted by our representatives and drive (20 min.) through the beautiful Paro Valley.
- Overnight at Kichu Resort - Altitude 2.200m.
Day 02: Paro
- Paro sightseeing.
- Afternoon at leisure or visit a farm house.
- Overnight at Kichu Resort - Altitude 2.200m
Day 03: Paro
- AM- For better acclimatization hike up to Taktsang monastery - alt. 3000m. The hike takes about 3 hrs overlooking the Paro valley. Lunch at Cafeteria.
- PM-Easy walk down & drive to resort. You can relax & prepare for the trek. Day 0l : Arrive Paro. Transfer to Kichu resort. 0/n Kichu resort.
Day 04: Paro -Jangchulakha
- Trek starts.
- 16 kms. 7/8 hrs.
- Camp alt. 3200 m.
Day 05: Jangchulakha - Simkota
- 17 kms. 7 /8 hrs.
- Camp alt. 3800 m.
Day 06 : Simkota - Phajoding
- 12 kms. 4/5 hrs.
- Camp alt. 3200 m
Day 07 : Phajoding - Thimphu
- 09 kms. 3/4 hrs.
- Trek ends.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 08 : Thimphu
- Thimphu sightseeing.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 09: Thimphu - Wangdi Phodrang
- Drive 4 hrs to Wangdi Phodrang via Punakha.
- Overnight Kichu Wangdi resort.
Day 10 : Wangdi Phodrang - Paro
- Drive to Paro
- Overnight Kichu Resort
Day 11 : Paro - Kathmandu
- Early morning drive to airport for departure and flight to Kathmandu
08 Dur Hot Spring
Trek
- TREK RATING - Moderate
- DURATION- 17 days/16 nights
- SEASON - March, April May, June, August, September, October & November.
Highlights: During this trek you will see spectacular mountain scenery, remote and dramatic monasteries and pristine Himalayan culture. You might encounter Musk Deers, herds of Blue Sheep and the Himalayan Black Bear. Last but not the least, a dip in the Dur hot spring will surely be rewarding.
Day 01: Kathmandu - Paro.
- Transfer to Kichu resort.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 02 : Paro
- Sightseeing Paro
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 03 : Paro - Thimphu.
- Drive to Thimphu.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 04 : Thimphu - Wangdi Phodrang
- Seeing Thimphu
- Drive (3 hrs) to Wangdi Phodrang via Punakha.
- Overnight Kichu Wangdi resort.
Day 05 : Wangdi Phodrang
- Day excursion to Gangtey Gompa valley
- Overnight Kichu Wangdi resort.
Day 06 : Wangdi Phodrang - Bumtang
- Drive (6 hrs) to Bumthang.
- Overnight Karma Tobden Guest House.
Day 07 : Bumtang
- Bumtang sightseeing
- Overnight Karma Tobden Guest House.
Day 08 : Bumthang - Gorsum
- Trek starts.
- 18 kms. 6/7 hrs.
- Camp alt. 3,100 m
Day 09 : Gorsum - Lungsum
- 13 kms. 4/5 hrs.
- Camp alt. 3200 m.
Day 10 : Lungsum - Tsochuenchen
- 13 kms. 5/6 hrs.
Day 11 : Tsochenchen - Dur Tsachu
- 17 kms. 6/7 hrs.
Day 12 : Dur Tsachu
- Rest day
Day 13 : Dur Tsachu - Tsohchenchen.
- Return to Tsohchenchen.
Day 14 : Tsochenchen &endash; Gorsum
- Start early.
Day 15 : Gorsum - Bumthang.
- Rrek ends
- Transfer to Karma Tobden Guest House.
Day 16 : Bumthang - Wangdi Phodrang
- Overnight Kichu Wangdi Resort
Day 17 : Wangdi Phodrang - Paro
- Drive to Paro
- Overnight Kichu Resort
Day 18 : Paro - Kathmandu
- Early morning drive to airport for departure and flight to Kathmandu
09
Gangtey Gogona Trek
- TREK RATING - Moderate
- DURATION - 08 days/07 nights
- SEASON - March, April, May, June, August, September, October & November
Highlights: This trek of Phopjikha valley at 3,000 m is one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan. It is chosen home of the rare Black Necked Cranes which migrate here in 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 moderate trek visits the villages of Gogona and Khotokha, passing through meadows, fields, and forests of Juniper magnolia and rhododen-drons. Considered as one of the finest low level treks.
Day 01: Kathmandu - Paro
- Arrive Paro and welcomed by our representatives and transfer to Kichu Resort.
- Overnight Kichu Resort.
Day 02: Paro - Thimphu
- Sightseeing & drive to Thimphu.
Day 03: Thimphu - Gantey
- Drive 5 hrs to Gangtey via Punakha.
- Overnight camp or lodge.
Day 04: Gangtey -Gogona
- Trek begins from Gangtey
- 15 kms. 5/6 hrs.
- Camp alt. 2.700 m.
Day 05: Gogona - Khotokha
- 16 kms. - 6/7 hrs.
- Climb over Shobin La pass 3600 m.
- Camp alt. 2800 m.
Day 06: Khotokha - Chazam - Wangdi Phodrang.
- 15 kms.5/6 hrs.
- Climb over Mulaila pass 3000 m.
- Trek ends & drive to Wangdi Phodrang.
- Overnight Kichu Wangdi Resort.
Day 07: Wangdi Phodrang - Paro
- Drive to Paro via Thimphu
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 08 : Paro - Kathmandu
- Early morning drive to airport for departure and flight to Kathmandu
10 Bumthang
Cultural Trek
- TREK RATING - Easy/Moderate
- DURATION - 10 nights /11 days
- SEASON - April, May, June, September October & November
Highlights: Starting out from the splendid Bumthang valley, this three days trek passes through several villages and provides an exceptional opportunity for contact with Bumthang rural life. The valley which is wide and lush is also known worldwide for its exquisite handicraft industry. Spectacular mountain scenery, remote and dramatic monasteries and pristine himalayan culture is all included in this beautiful trek.
Day 01: Kathmandu - Paro.
- Transfer to Kichu resort.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 02 : Paro
- Sightseeing Paro
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 03 : Paro - Thimphu.
- Drive to Thimphu.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 04 : Thimphu - Wangdi Phodrang
- Seeing Thimphu
- Drive (3 hrs) to Wangdi Phodrang via Punakha.
- Overnight Kichu Wangdi resort.
Day 05 : Wangdi Phodrang - Bumtang
- Drive (6 hrs) to Bumthang.
- Overnioght Karma Tobden Guest House.
Day 06 : Bumthang - Ngang Lhakhang
- Start trek
- 14 kms 5/6 his
- Camp alt.2900 m
Day 07 : Ngang Lhakhang -Ugyenchholing
- 16 kms 7/8 hrs.
- crossing Phephe la pass alt. 3350 m.
- Camp alt 2900 m.
Day 08: Ugyenchholing -Bumthang
- (a day can be extencled to trek to Ura village)
Day 09: Bumthang - Wangding Phodrang
- 6 hrs drive to Wangding Phodrang.
- Overnight Kichu Wangdi resort.
Day 10: Wangdi Phodrang - Paro
- Drive to Paro via Thimphu
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 11 : Paro - Kathmandu
- Early morning drive to airport for departure and flight to Kathmandu
11 Dagala
Thousand Lakes Trek
- TREK RATING - Moderate
- DURATION - 11 nights/ 12 days
- SEASON - March, April, May, June, September; October & November
Highlights: This is basically a botanical trek. Spring is arguably the most beautiful time of the year. At the height of spring, which is end of March, the whole valley comes to life with flaming red, pink and white rhododendron blossom. In the mon-soons different varieties of mushroom can be found along the trail including the Sangay (mustakhay) mushroom which is exported to Japan. The route takes you through Yak herder's damps, villages, monasteries and countless lakes. The snowcapped peaks can be best viewed in winter.
Day 01: Kathmandu - Paro.
- Transfer to Kichu resort.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 02 : Paro
- Sightseeing Paro
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 03 : Paro - Thimphu.
- Drive to Thimphu.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 04 : Thimphu - Geynikha.
- Drive 29 kms to commence trek. 10 kms.4/5 hrs.
- Camp alt.2800 m.
Day 05 : Genikha - Gur
- 5 kms. uphill 4/5 hrs. Camp alt. 3350 m.
- Day 07 : Gur Labatama. 10 kms. 6/7 hrs.
- Camp alt .4300 m.
Day 06 : Gur
- Excursions around the camp.
- Day 07 : Gur - Labatama
Day 08 : Labatama - Panka.
- 10 kms. 4/5 hrs.
- Camp alt .4000 m
Day 09: Panka - Talakha Goenpa.
- 14 kms. 6/7 hrs.
- Camp alt. 3100m.
Day 10: Talakha Goenpa - Simtokha - Paro
- 4 kms. 2/3 hrs.
- Drive to Paro 2 hrs.
- Overnight Kichu resort.
Day 11 : Paro - Kathmandu
- Early morning drive to airport for departure and flight to Kathmandu