Bhutan Samtegang Trek – 8 days

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  • Explore Paro and visit the famous Taktsang "Tiger's Nest" Monastery Discover Bhutan’s ancient Dzongs architecture and market place of Thimpu and Paro Learn and experience Bhutanese culture and traditions See magnificent mountain views Outstanding local guide and staff

    It is incredible experiences to trek in Bhutan. Trekkers are the fortunate people to be in Bhutan since they are the one who will have opportunity to see the beautiful Kingdom of Bhutan at its most magnificent verdant forest which cloak the hills above its peaceful valleys. The trails are clean, unspoiled, and the wilderness still pristine in its beauty. In many aspects trekking experience in Bhutan is different than in Nepal. All treks in Bhutan are packaged trek with guides and mules or yaks. It is closely monitored by Tourism authority of Bhutan.

    This is a short four-day trek in Punakha valley. The average altitude is around 1500 to 2000 meter. You have the opportunity to visit villages and experience country life very closely. This trip gives an introduction to the mountain trek in Bhutan. It is an easy lower altitude trek with two full-day sightseeing of Thimphu and Paro provides ample time to learn about Bhutanese culture and lifestyle.

  • Day 01: Arrive Paro (2134 meter), Drive to Thimphu (2 hrs - 55km)(2350m). Stay at Hotel.

    Drive to Thimphu. The drive takes about 2 hours on the smooth winding road following the Paro river downstream to its confluence with the Thimpu river. It’s a very scenic drive by green hills and old scattered villages on the way. Upon arrival check into the hotel. After that visit the Memorial chorten built-in memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15-century Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare “Takin” national animal of Bhutan and drive further down with a good view of the Thimphu valley. Visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple and free time in the market.

    Day 02: Full day sightseeing of Thimphu (2286m).

    Visit National library, handicraft emporium, memorial chorten of His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dojji Wangchuk and short drive to Dechenchholing to see gold and silver smith work. In the evening drive to Khuruthang in Punakha (1350m). On the way cross 3090 meterDochu La (pass). Stay at Hotel.

    Day 03: Trek –Punakha to Limukha.Transfer to Punakha-Dzong.

    Walk gradually up through pine forest. You may stop by the village on the way to the camp at Limukha.

    Day 04: Trek- Limukha to Chungsakha.

    On this day you walk through rhododendron and Oak Forest. Visit Drukpa Kuenly Lhakhang en-route to the camp at Chungsakha.

    Day 05: Trek-Chungsakha to Samtengang.

    Walk through the village of Sha in Wangdi district. Camp near a lake at Samtengang.

    Day 06: Trek-Samtengang to road head and drive to Paro.

    Descend to the road. Drive through Wangdi to Punakha. After lunch at the hotel continue the drive to Paro. Stay overnight at Hotel.

    Day 07: In Paro.

    Full day sightseeing tour of Drukgyal Dzong, national museum and typical farm house in Bhutan. Overnight in Paro.

    Day 08: Transfer to airport, fly onward journey.

  • Cost:

    • 1 person US$ 2205
    • 2 person US$ 1935 per person
    • 3+ person US$ 1665 per person
    • SGL supplement: US$ 280

    Departures: As per your choice dates.

    Cost includes:

    1. All meals, hotel accommodation, camping gears, tents and food supply
    2. Cooking and eating utensils, service of guide, cook, Kitchen and assistants,
    3. Yak or Mule to carry personal baggage (each 15 kgs), food and camping equipments,
    4. Accident insurance for staffs and porters
    5. Airport transfers in Bhutan
    6. All transfers and guided sightseeing tour with English speaking tour guide
    7. Royalty and taxes to government
    8. Fees to temples & monuments
    9. Bhutan Visa and entrance fees

    Cost does not include:

    1. Airport departure tax if applicable
    2. Expenses of personal nature, laundry, bar bills
    3. Airfare: Kathmanu to Paro US$ 250 one way(round trip US$ 450 per person) - airfare are subject to change without prior notices

    Although there are few big resorts and hotels, we accommodate our clients in a very nice, homey and very comfortable traditional Bhutanese hotels with attached bath and toilets with hot and cold water running 24-hours. The staff of the hotels we book for you will care for you in the best traditions of Himalayan hospitality, and the Bhutanese cuisine they will serve is varied, wholesome and stimulating . For the more conventional palate, general continental food is also available.

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