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This trek begins a Phobjikha valley at 3000m, one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan, and a chosen home of the rare Black-necked cranes who migrate here in the winters from Tibetan Plateau. The trial climbs till 3400m, through thick forests of mixed trees, especially, rhododendrons, enters the isolated valley of Gogona, then to Khotokha, a valley also known for Black-necked cranes. This trek is good for average walkers and can be done anytime from March till May and September to December, best period being April when the rhododendron is flowering.
(1.5 hrs). Alt. 2300m.
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1.5 hrs
Including visit to Tashichhodzong and other places.
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weekend market, PM drive to Gantey Gomba.125kms/5 hrs. Alt. 2850m.
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5 hrs
Visit Gantey Gomba monastery and near by village houses.
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Trek passes through thick forests, across Tsele La (3450m), past several meadows to Gogona. Alt. 3100metrs at the camp.
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It is a long but gradual climb through thick forests of firs, oak, spurce, azaleas, rhododendron and juniper to the highest point on this trek at Shobju La (3450m), the trail then, descends to Khotangkha. Alt. 2600m.
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Hike to nearby old but beautiful monastery of DoleyGomba overlooking the valley below and the Rinchenling Monastery where we may find sacred ceremony taking place. Traditional hot stone bath can be arranged.
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This is the old route that most trekkers use. Distance-12 kms/ 5 hrs. This stretch is also very good place to see birds. However, there is another trail that climbs till Moley La (2900m ), continue along the ridge south east towards Namgye La (3100m) from where you can have spectacular views of west Himalayas, then, descend to Wangduephordang passing through the village of Rubisa. 17kms/ 6-7 hrs. In the evening, visit Wangdue Dzong. Alt. 1350m.
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6-7 hrs
AM drive to Punakha, hike to Khamsum Yueley Namgyal Chorten, visit Punakha dzong, then, drive to Paro. 159kms/6 hrs drive. Alt. Of Paro – 2200m.
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6 hrs
In and around Paro including visit to Tiger’s nest monastery
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