The best time for Samtengang Winter Trek might be March to April and October to November, but as the name suggests, it is possible throughout the whole winter. This is a short trek passing through some villages of Punakha valley.
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The best time for Samtengang Winter Trek might be March to April and October to November, but as the name suggests, it is possible throughout the whole winter. This is a short trek passing through some villages of Punakha valley.
| Package Duration : 10 | ||
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| Day 1 : Day 1 Arrive at Paro | ||
| Your flight into Paro will be a befitting introduction to the natural beauty of our country. On a clear day, magnificent views of the world’s highest peak, give way to lush green Paro valley as you land. On arrival, your representative from Gurung Tours and Treks will receive and escort you to your hotel. Freshen up yourself and do the sightseeing at Paro. | ||
| Day 2 : Day 2 Paro Sightseeing | ||
| A day of acclimatization, visit National Museum (one of the best mesuem of Asia), Rinpung Dzong (fortress of the “heap of jewels”), and Kichu Lhakhang (one of the oldest temple of Bhutan built in 7 century by a Tibetan King). Drive to Drugyel Dzong (a ruined fortress – 16 Kms. away from Paro Town). Although in ruins, this Dzong is of great historical importance. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. On a clear day you can get a view of the Mt. Jhomolhari(Alt 7329m). | ||
| Day 3 : Day 3 Paro – Thimphu | ||
| After breakfast we will drive toThimphu (capitel of Bhutan) takes 1 hour and then Visit Tashichho Dzong (Office of the King and Throne room, main secretariat building of the government ministries, living quarters of the monk body). Visit handicraft emporium, painting and woodcraft school. Visit Memorial Chorten(a huge stupa) built in memory of the late third King of Bhutan in 1974. Visit the Bhutanese paper factory,Visit Textile Museum and the Royal Heritage Museum. | ||
| Day 4 : Day 4 Thimphu – Punakha | ||
| Punakha is 77km from Thimphu and takes about 3 hours. Drive early to Dochula Pass (3150m) after breakfast. On a clear day this pass offers a spectacular views of the eastern Himalayan mountain ranges. Drive to Punakha ,visit the Dzong (one of the most beautiful Dzongs of Bhutan) located at the confluence of two rivers, the Phochu & Mochu and we will hike Khamsum Yulley Chorten which was dedicated to our 5th King and for well being of all the animal and the people of Bhutan. | ||
| Day 5 : Day 5 Start the Trek (Punakha – Limbukha) | ||
| (Distance 12km, four hours, 880m ascent, camp altitude 1,980m) After passing the spectacular Punakha Dzong you cross the footbridge over the Pho Chhu and walk up to Shengana. The bridge to cross is the longest bridge in Bhutan. Climbing gradually through the forest you reach Limbukha. Make sure you are carrying enough water as you won’t find any on the way to Limbukha. | ||
| Day 6 : Day 6 Limbukha – Chhungsakha | ||
| (Distance 14km, five hours, 430m descent, camp altitude 1,550m) The path leads through rhododendron and oak forests to Chhungsakha. Chungsakha is a small village with about 10 houses. A holy stone and an impressive Cyprus tree are reminders of Drukpa Kuenley, the “divine madman”. | ||
| Day 7 : Day 7 Chhungsakha – Samtengang | ||
| (Distance 13km, five hours, 650m ascent, 270m descent, camp altitude 1,830m) You have to first descent down cross small stearm and climb up to reach village of Sha on your way to Samtengang. Near the school in Samtengang you will see a small lake and your campsite is right next to it. | ||
| Day 8 : Day 8 Samtengang – Chhuzomsa- Thimphu | ||
| (Distance 1.5km, Three hours, 495 m descent). The trail leads steeply downhill on a treeless slope to the road head at Chhuzomsa and drive to Thimphu. | ||
| Day 9 : Day 9 Thimphu Sightseeing | ||
| After early breakfast we will drive to Paro and start the hike to Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s Nest ). The trail to the monastery climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. You stop at the cafeteria for a rest and refreshments and continue the hike for short while until you see, clearly and seemingly within reach, the remains of Taktsang monastery. Built in 1600s, this incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that rises 900 meters from the valley below. The history states that Guru Padmasambhava, the Tantric mystic who brought Buddhism to Bhutan, landed here on the back of a flying tiger and meditated for three months. | ||
| Day 10 : Day 10 Departure | ||
| Your guide and the driver will bid you farewell at the Airport for onward destination. | ||
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9 Night / 10 Days
Package Type: TREKKING IN BHUTAN
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