Bhutan Trek
Gangtey Trek
Itinerary
We particularly recommended this moderately difficult trek to natural lovers for the spring, when rhododendron and magnolia are in full bloom. It only reaches an elevation of 3440 meters/11,290 ft. Beginning in the glacial valley of Phobjikha, the famous winter home of the rare Tibetan Black-necked cranes, at an elevation of 3000 meters/9840 ft, it goes through the remote villages of Gogona and Khotokha, ending in the Wangdue Valley at an elevation of 1350 meters / 4430 ft.
Day 1: Arrive at Paro, clear immigration and customs, our team from Four Gateways Tours and Travel will meet as you exit the airport, and take you to the hotel. Visit the National Museum of Bhutan and Paro Dzong. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Paro Valley. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Walk/hike to Tiger’s Nest, Taktshang Monastery. Lunch at Taktshang tea house with its spectacular view of the famous monastery. Drive to Thimphu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Thimphu valley sightseeing. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Drive to Gangtey. Lunch in Wangdiphodrang en route. Overnight at lodge.
Day 6: Begin our trek from Gangtey to Gogona, 15kms trail, at about 3100 meters.
Day 7: Gogona to Kothoka, 16kms trail, at 2790m.
Day 8: Conclude trek with the 12 kms between Khothoka to Tikke Zam (Chazam), at about 1300 meters.
Day 9: Morning drive to Thimphu for lunch. Afternoon drive to Paro. On route visit the oldest Dzong in Bhutan, Simtokha Dzong. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 10: I will take you to the airport in time to check in for your early morning departure.
Gangtey trek
- Duration (10 days / 9 nights) From
- 3,850 USD
1. Payment & Cancellation Policy
Payment Terms
• The approval of tourists VISA is contingent on the full payment of the tour
• Flight ticket payment is subject to the Ticketing Time Limit issued by the airlines
Tour Cancellation and Refund Policy
• 30 to 15 days prior to arrival - 20% of the total tour cost will be levied as cancellation fee
• 14 to 7 days prior to arrival - 50% of the tour cost will be levied as cancellation fee
• Less than a week prior to arrival - 100% cancellation charge will be levied as cancellation fee
Flight Ticket Cancellation and Refund Policy
• Subject to the cancellation terms of the Airline
Rescheduling Tour Dates:
• There are no charges for rescheduling your trip. However the minimum daily tariff, hotel rates, airline charges are subject to change depending on your new travelling dates.
2. Cost inclusions in tour package:
1. Bhutan Visa fee USD $ 40
2. SDF (Sustainable Development Fees) & Taxes
3. Visa process and E-permits arrangement as
per the mentioned itinerary
4. 3-star accommodations on twin/double sharing
basis or as per group size.
5. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
6. Guide service licensed by DoT
7. Comfortable transportation during the entire
journey (including airport pick and drop)
8. Monuments entrance fee
9. Bottled water
3. Cost exclusions:
✗ Flight Fares (domestic & internationals), we can organize your flights
✗ Additional/Extra room supplement and room upgrade charges.
✗ Bank charges for payment transfers. Card payment charges are higher than wire transfer.
✗Any alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages taken from the hotels/restaurants
✗ Personal expenses or shopping, phone calls, use business center in the hotels etc.
✗ Travel and health Insurance covering
✗ Gratuities to guides and drivers.
✗ Activities like (Cycling, River Rafting, Motor Biking, Horse Riding, Cultural Program etc.).
✗Anything which is not mentioned under inclusion are not included in the cost.