GAGTEY/ GOGONA/ KHOTOKHA WINTER TREK Click to e-mail us
DAY       01                ARRIVE                              - PARO
DAY       02                PARO                                  - THIMPHU
DAY       03                THIMPHU                          - GANGTEY GOMPA
DAY       04                GANGTEY GOMPA          - HALT
DAY       05                GANGTEY GOMPA          - GOGONA
DAY       06                GOGONA                            - KHOTOKHA
DAY       07                KHOTOKHA                     - CHUZOMASA/WANGDI VIA NIZERGAN
DAY       08                WANDI                              - THIMPHU
DAY       09                THIMPHU                          - PARO AIRPORT
 
DAY 01: Arrive Paro by Druk Air Flight:
During this flight, one will experience breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Kanchanjunga and other Himalayan Peaks including sacred Chomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received by a representative of Ethos  Metho Tours & Trek Ltd. Then drive to Olathang Hotel through Paro valley is enchanting. After lunch you will be taken to Ta- Dzong (Museum). Overnight at Olathang Hotel.
 
DAY 02: Paro- Thimphu:
This morning follow the winding road beside the Pa Chu (Chu means river or water) down stream to its confluence with the Wangchu then up- valley to Thimphu, the capital. Afternoon lunch at the Hotel. After lunch visit the Memorial Chorten, here the faithful circumambulate the shrine dedicated to the Late King telling their prayer beads as they walk. Overnight in Hotel.
 
DAY 03: Thimphu - Gangtey Gompa:
After breakfast leave for Gangtey. The road winds through the forest to Dochla (La means pass), where in good weather 200 miles of Himalayan summits are in view. After driving 3hours you will reach Wangdi. Lunch at wangdi. After a further 3hours drive  you  will reach Gangtey. Overnight in camp.
 
DAY 04: Gangtey Gompa- Halt:
For the eager and active trekker good fishing can be done by hiking down to the river or day hike in and around Gangtey valley can also be done to stretch the legs for onward trek.
 
DAY 05: Gangtey Gompa-Halt:
A moderate trail winds through meadows and fields then  ascends  the Tselela pas through mixed forests of Juniper, bomboo, Magnolia and rhododendrons. The people of Gogona speak a language called Bjopkha the language of nomads. Their life in this isolated valley has encouraged  them to continue using their ancient dialect. Distance is about 15KM about 6/7 hours
 
DAY 06: Gogona - Khotakha:
A gentle climb  leads to Shobjula 11,155ft. The descend leads to a wide valley, reminiscent of the big sky views of mountain. Overnight in tent. Distance is about 15/16 KM about 6/7 hours.
 
DAY 07: Khotakha- chuzomas/ wangdi via Nizergang:
A short ascend leads to the Tsshila 9,200ft. Be sure to fill your water bottle shortly after crossing the pass, as the descend is dry. Walk down through ever- changing vegetation into the drainage of the Dang chu. Overnight in Wangdi Guest House.
 
DAY 08: Wangdi - Thimphu
After breakfast drive to punakha Dzong view point at the north end of the Punakha  valley. It was the nation's capital until 1966. The Je - Khempo, the head abbot of the religion in the country and most of the monks of Thimphu occupy this throughout the winter since the lower elevation of this valley has more comfortable temperature. Return over the Dochula pass and stop at cafeteria for a hot cup of tea and some snacks and also if the Himalayan snow- capped mountain continue to drive to Thimphu. Overnight in Hotel.
 
DAY 09: Thimphu - Paro Airport. Drive to International Airport at pare for onward flight.
 
SEASON: March - April - May - September - November
 
GROUP CONDITION: Minimum 6
 
CLIMATE (GENERAL):
Days are normally warm. Nights can at times be very cool and  in winter even below the freezing point. Monsoon showers on summer (heaviest July & August) and sometimes even is Spring and Autumn.       
                              
WHAT TO BRING:
PERSONAL CLOTHING:
Strong normal clothing (according to season ). Preferably cotton even for summer, woolen clothing for the evening and winter.
 
FOR TREKKING:
Strong comfortable trekking boots, sunglasses, headgear, raincoat & warm clothing for the evenings.A sleeping bag is a must. Medium heavy to heavy is advised. A torch light will also be very handy.
(NOTE: For trekking a load of 25Kg is allowed).
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