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Gantey Gompa Trekking

Duration	9 Days
Level	Easy
Max Altitude	3800
Transportation	Private Car
Group Size	1
Accommodation	Hotel
Meals	Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast
Start / End Point	culture_tours

Overview

Gantey Gompa Trekking of Trekking Trail Nepal is a dream for those who want to experience the beautiful wilderness of Bhutan without the demands of a long strenuous trek with full of Buddhist insights and searching for peace and calm untouched nature and very very less crowd trekking trail.

Gantey Gompa Trekking - Popular Treks in Bhutan

This Gantey Gompa Trekking Itinerary begins in the meadows of Phobjika Valley (2,830m), the winter home of the endangered black-necked cranes. Gantey Gompa Trekking trail has plenty of ups and downs, with the highest point being Tsele-La pass (3,440m). You will hike through rhododendron, bamboo, juniper, ferns, magnolia, and sometimes orchids. This Gantey Gompa Trekking will fulfill your dream to see untouched nature, difference spices of birds and animals. unique and different lifestyle and tradition. On above this Buddhist culture, religious and monastery adds some flavor to this Gantey Gompa Trekking. The Tradition methods to prepare hand made papers will catch your interest too. September to November and March to May is considered as the best season for all the trekking in Bhutan and Nepal and this also applies to Gantey Gompa Trekking. Trekking Trail Nepal would strongly recommend April and early May when the rhododendrons are in full bloom.

Short Itinerary

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Paro, Bhutan.

Arrive at Paro Airport. You will be received by our airport representative and driven to the hotel. Not more things to do today, You meet your Trekking staffs and Crew, Discussion over the issue and queries if any. Itinerary of Gantey Gompa Trekking for day 1 concludes here.

Day 2 Paro sightseeing and drive to Thimphu, capital city of Bhutan.

Morning visit to Drugyel Dzong, 18 kilometers away from Paro town. On a clear day, one can get a clear view of Mount Chhomolhari, Mountain of Goddess (24,000 ft). Visit the Ta Dzong, which houses the National Museum and also see a typical Bhutanese wooden bridge. After lunch we drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan.

Day 3 Driving tour to Gangtey Gompa till Wangdue Phodrang.

After breakfast, we leave for Gangtey Gompa. The drive goes over Dochula Pass (10,000ft / 3080m). On a clear day, 200 miles of the Himalayan ranges can be seen from the Pass. Drive to Wangdue Phodrang town and on to Gangtey Gompa. Gangtey Gompa is in Phobjikha valley (9,840ft) and is one of the winter homes of the endangered Black Necked Cranes who fly down from Central Asia every winter. The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful valleys in Bhutan.

Day 4 Day hiking in Phobjikha valley.

Walk around the valley of Phobjikha. Relax in the afternoon.

Day 5 Start of Trekking, via Tselela Pass.

The trek begins and the trail passes through meadows and fields and then ascends over the Tselela Pass and then through mixed forests of juniper, bamboo, magnolia and rhododendrons. The people who live in this area are known as the Bjopkha (nomadic people) and they speak a different dialect from Dzongkha.

Day 6 Trekking to Shobjulaa.

A gentle climb leads to Shobjula (Alt.11,155 ft / 3,400 m) and then descends to a wide valley, which is another home for the Black Necked Cranes.

Day 7 Trekking to Chunzom.

A short climb to Tashila Pass (Alt. 9,200 ft / 2804 m). After crossing the pass the path is very steep downhill and the vegetation is dry. You will reach Chunzom where the transport will be waiting for you on the motor road. Drive on to Thimphu.

Day 8 Tour of National Library, School of Thangka Painting and Memorial Chorten.

Visit the National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts. Visit also the School of Thangka Painting and the Institute of Traditional Medicine, where centuries old healing arts are still practiced. Then visit the Memorial Chorten built in memory of the late King, Jigme Dorji Wang chuck. Visit Thimphu town.

Day 9 Final Departure.

Early morning drive to Paro Airport for departure. All services will concludes as Itinerary of Gantey Gompa Trekking with Trekking Trail Nepal.

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Trip Highlights

You can combine this Gantey Gompa Trekking with a Nepal Holidays too, Let us know, Trekking Trail Nepal will organize a trip combining Bhutan and Nepal.

Cost Inclusion & Exclusion

Include

All ground transportation by private vehicle in Bhutan as per itinerary.
Accommodation in A & B category hotels in Bhutan on twin sharing basis.
Sightseeing in Bhutan as per itinerary.
Entrance fees for heritage sites, museums and monuments in Bhutan.
Experienced English speaking local tour guides.
Meals on full board basis in Bhutan .
Bhutan visa fee.
All Government and local taxes.
Full board accommodation in Bhutan.

Exclude

Expenses incurred due to emergency evacuation/natural disasters, or for personal reasons.
Personal trekking and adventure gear, clothing and accessories.
Personal expenses like bar bill, snacks, water, chocolate.
Extra supporting staff, laundry, battery charge, and communication expenses (such as internet charges).
Extra baggage charge.
Tips and any gratitude for trekking staffs and tour guide.
Any further services not mentioned in ‘What is included’ section.