PUNAKHA WINTER TREK ,  12 days
This trek will be organized from November to March only.

Day 1: Arrive Paro by Druk Air flight

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
During this flight, one will experience breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Kanchen Junga and other Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Chomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro our representative will receive you. The drive to hotel through Paro valley is enchanting. After lunch you will be taken to Ta-dzong (museum). Overnight hotel.
 
Day 2: Paro sightseeing
Drive the winding road northwest up the Pa chu to Drugyal dzong, the ruined fort, which once defended this valley from the Tibetan invasions. Mt. Chomolhari, the sacred summit, reaches skyward beyond the dzong. This can be viewed on a clear day. On the way back you visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse. After lunch walk up the hill just above hotel to stretch your legs for the excursion to Taktshang viewpoint.
 
Day 3: Paro/Thimphu
This morning follow the winding road beside the Pa chu (chu means river or water) downstream to its confluence and then up the Wangchu to Thimphu, the capital. After lunch visit the Memorial Chhorten where the faithful circumambulate the shrine dedicated to the late king. Overnight in hotel.
 
Day 4: Thimphu-sightseeing
A full day of sightseeing and shopping in Thimphu. Wander in the town, visit the Handicrafts emporium. Visit the workshop where all the handicrafts are produced. Afternoon visit Tashichhodzong. Then drive out to the motithang area for a glimpse of the rare Takin. Overnight at the hotel.
 
Day 5: Thimphu/Shong Pang
Drive north up the valley towards Dechenchholing palace following the Thimphu river. Motor transport will reach up to Pangrizam. From here the trek starts towards Shong Pang, which takes about 5-6 hours through villages. The vegetation is mainly blue pines, oak species, rhododendrons etc. overnight in camp. Day 6: Shong pang/Dopshing Pang. The trail ascends gradually up till you reach the Sinchula pass at about 3,490m. From this point if the weather is clear one can see Phajoding monastery. After 2 kms. You can view Thinleygang village, the Talo monastery and the motor highway towards the ancient capital of Bhutan. The trek drops gradually from the pass till you reach the camp site. Overnight in camp.
 
Day 7: Dopshing Pang/Chhorten Ningpo
The trek to Chhorten Ningpo is rather gradual and you will be walking into thick forests. Before reaching camp you will pass through villages and rice fields. Overnight in camp. Alt. 2,700m
 
Day 8: Chhorten Ningpo/Zomlingthang
For about 2-3 hours the trek trail will be through villages until the motor road. From the motor road you will follow the road towards the Punakha, the ancient capital of Bhutan. Evening at leisure and those who are interested can fish in the Mochu (female river).
 
Day 9: Zomlingthang/Limukha
Follow the motor road till Punakha dzong arid then across the Pochu river, the river that drains the remote Lunana region. You will have a steady half-day climb into a forest of scattered long needle chip pines. Make sure to fill your water bottles before leaving Punakha as there is no water for a couple of hours. You will have a wonderful view of the Punakha valley and dzong. If the weather is clear you will have a chance to see some snowcapped mountains to the north. The camp site is near the Limukha village. Overnight in camp. Alt. 2,250m.
 
Day 10: Limukha/Chungsakha/Wangdue
The trek trail rises gradually up through the forest of oak species and rhododendrons till you reach the Dochula pass. Then descend through the thick forest till you reach a small monastery dedicated to Lam Drukpa Kuenley. From Chungsakha you can look across the valley to Samtengang on the ridge to south. Walk downhill till you reach the motor road and then drive for about half an hour to Wangdue. Overnight in the lodge.
 
Day 11: Wangdue /Punakha /Paro
After breakfast visit Wangdue Dzong, standing at the confluence of Punakha Chu and Tang Chu river. Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal built this fortress in 17th century. It holds the attractive festival, which is celebrated in autumn. After that drive to Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan. Visit sacred Punakha Dzong, the old capital town of Bhutan. Visit sacred Punakha Dzong, the superb example of Bhutanese architecture. Fire, earthquake and floods have inflicted their devastating influence on this Dzong, which under the direction of the present king has been restored completely. The remains of the Shabdrung are entombed here in the Chapel of Machin Lhakhang. After lunch, drive to Paro. O/N at the hotel in Paro.
 
Day 12: Paro Depart
After early breakfast drive to Paro airport for flight to onward destination
 
 
 

 

All prices are per person in EUR, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default hotel for the listed category.

Number of persons/EUR

1 pax

2 pax

3-6 pax

Group Leader

MAR-MAY,SEP-NOV
2302
1972
1110
  
JAN-FEB,JUN,JULY,AUG,DEC
1959
1629
918
  


Prices include following services:
  • Accomodation as indicated
  • Meal Plan: Full Board/American Plan
  • All Transportation and Transfers
  • All Entrance Fees
  • Pick up and Drop off in the Airport
  • English speaking local Guidel
 Price does not include:
  • Visa Fees at the respective Embassy
  • Translation Fees for your Passport
  • Airport Taxes
  • Personal Expenses
  • Fees for cameras and videocams

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