Introduction: This is a culture trek passing through the villages of Punakha & Wangdi region. As the name indicates, this trek is best done from late autumn and through the winter and offers opportunity to visit villages, farms, temples & nature.
Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Flight Kathmandu-Paro Arrival and Transfer to hotel, o/n in a hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing of Paro o/n in a hotel (B,L,D)
You will visit the fortified tower of Ta Dzong, now a natural history Museum, ruins of Drugyal Dzong that once guarded the invading Tibetan forces, and Kyichu Temple of 7th century and local township.
Day 03: Drive to Thimpu o/n in a hotel (B, L, D)
In the morning, you will visit the famous Takstang Retreat (Tiger's Nest) and in the afternoon drive to Thimpu- the capital of Bhutan
Day 04: Drive to Punakha,o/n in a hotel (B,L,D)
Drive to Khuruthng with pack lunch provided from the hotel. Stop at Dochula pass at 10,000ft for a clear view of the snowcapped Himalayan peaks towards the north bordering Tibet. Descend to Punakha via the picturesque fortress that houses the winter migration of monks from Thimphu
Day 05: Drive and trek to Limukha (6hrs) o/n in camp (B,L,D)
Drive to Punakha Dzong; the trek begins with a gradual climb through Rhododendron and Oak forests; en route visit the village of Dompala can be organised on the group's choice
Day 06: Trek to Chungsakha (5hrs) o/n in camp (B, L, D)
The trail today takes you through Rhododendron and Oak forests; en route visit the famous Drukpa Kuenley Lhakhang/temple, known as the Divine Mad Monk known for his amazing and surprising methods of teaching the Buddhist philosophy
Day 07: Trek to Samtengang (5hrs)o/n in camp (B,L,D)
The trek takes you through the village of Sha in Wangue District. The people of this area have their own dialect of Dzongkha, and were known in olden times for the famous bull fights in the fields that sometimes led to duels amongst the village men, where a village status was required to be defended against a neighboring village
Day 08: Trek and drive to Thimphu, o/n in a hotel (B,L,D)
The trail now drops till the motor road and drive to Thimpu
Day 09: Thimphu- Paro, o/n in a hotel (B, L, D)
Drive to Paro and free afternoon
Day 10: Transfer to international airport in paro and fly to Kathmandu, o/n in a hotel (B)
Included
- Arrival and transfer from to the international airport in Kathmandu and Paro
- Accommodations in standard hotels on full board (B.L.D)
- Private transport, in city English -speaking guide, airfare Kathmandu- Bhutan - Kathmandu
- All monument entrance fees, Royalty and visa fee of Bhutan
- During trek: accommodation in tent, 3 meals a day
- English speaking local guide, cook, porters or pack animals
- Staff insurance, trekking permit, staff, equipment & pension fund
Not included
- Personal insurance for helicopter rescue in case of emergency
- Personal expenses like soft and hard drink, laundry, telephone
- Airport tax and tips for local staff
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