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Gyanstey Trekking - 10 Days

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Duration: 10 Days
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About Trip:

This trek of Phobjikha valley, at 3000 meters is one of the few glacial valley in Bhutan and is the chosen home of the rare black-necked crane. The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful places in Bhutan. The trek passes through meadows and fields and into the forests of Juniper, Magnolia and Rhododendrons.One of the finest low level treks in Bhutan. The best time to trek is from Jan-May & Sept-December.

Outline itinerary

Day 1:Arrive Kathmandu

Day 2:Half Day Sightseeing Tour

Day 3:A sweeping flight over the Himalayas, as you enter the Paro valley with a 1 1/2 hr drive to Thimpu at Hotel Druk or similar.

Day 4:Thimpu the Capital of Bhutan and it is the only Capital in the world without traffic lights. A morning tour after lunch 5 hours drive to Gangtey, overnight at farm house.

Day 5:Gangtey Gompa to Gogona village, distance 15 km. about 6-7 hours trek.

Day 6:Gogona to Khoatokha.A wide alpine valley distance 15/16km about 6/7 hours trek.

Day 7:Khotokha to Chazam / Wangdi. The trek ends here over the Mulaila pass (9200ft) the way down in Wangdi Phodrang, overnight at Wangdi guest house.

Day 8:Chazam to Thimphu, 4-5 hours drive.

Day 9:From Thimphu drive early to Paro to visit the cultural sites.

Day 10:Farewell to Bhutan as you board in the Druk Air, the National Carrier.

Detail Itinerary

Day 1Arrive Kathmandu

Day 2Half Day Sightseeing Tour

Day 3A sweeping flight over the Himalayas, as you enter the Paro valley with a 1 1/2 hr drive to Thimpu at Hotel Druk or similar.

Day 4Thimpu the Capital of Bhutan and it is the only Capital in the world without traffic lights. A morning tour after lunch 5 hours drive to Gangtey, overnight at farm house.

Day 5Gangtey Gompa to Gogona village, distance 15 km. about 6-7 hours trek.

Day 6Gogona to Khoatokha.A wide alpine valley distance 15/16km about 6/7 hours trek.

Day 7Khotokha to Chazam / Wangdi. The trek ends here over the Mulaila pass (9200ft) the way down in Wangdi Phodrang, overnight at Wangdi guest house.

Day 8Chazam to Thimphu, 4-5 hours drive.

Day 9From Thimphu drive early to Paro to visit the cultural sites.

Day 10Farewell to Bhutan as you board in the Druk Air, the National Carrier.

Trip Note

The above itinerary should be taken only as a guide line; since we will be trekking on some of the most remote terrain on earth, it could change due to weather, availability of clean water and campsite, trail or any other unforeseen conditions. In the event of this happening, your senior guide will make the final decision after consulting with the group.

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