BHUTAN
TREKKING:10 NIGHTS 11 DAYS GASA HOT SPRING TREK
This trek
leads you to the hot spring at Gasa. The Bhutaneses believe that
this hot spring has some medicinal values and in some cases cure
people of their illnesses. In this package tour you will not only
trek to the hot spring, but will also have the opportunity of
visiting Punakha,Thimphu and the Paro valleys.The entire trek
is through beautiful forests of sub-tropical trees in the beginning
and alpine vegetation towards the end of the trek. A lot of orchid
species can be seen and in the winter months it is common to see
the National Animal-Takin grazing in the bushes.
Day
01: Arrive Paro and Paro Sightseeing
Upon arrival
at the Paro International Airport, you will be recieved by the
representative of Bhutan All Seasons who will then escort you
to your hotel. After lunch, you will be taken to the National
Museum, Paro Rinpung Dzong and walk accross the Nyemi Zam to your
car. Evening at leisure, if you desire, a visit to a farm house
can be arranged.
Day
02: Paro - Sightseeing -acclimatization
This is the
acclimatization day for you. You will begin an early morning hike
to the Taktshang monastery. In this exercise, you will be gaining
roughly 800 meters in less than three hours. Lunch will be served
in the cafteria below the monastery. Evening at leisure.
Day
03: Paro - Thimphu
Travel to
the Capital of Bhutan will take about 1 1/2 hour . On the way,
visit Simtokha Dzong the oldest fortress in Bhutan built in the
17th century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the unifier of Bhutan.After
Lunch, visit Tashichho Dzong, fortress of the glorious religion.Then
drive to Sangay Gang viewpoint to have a full view of Thimphu
valley. On the way see National animal -Taken- kept in captivity.Evening
at leisure. Your guide can take you to a few souvenir shops if
you desire.
Day
04: Thimphu - Punakha -Damji
Drive to
Punakha by crossing the Dochula Pass (3050m). If you have a clear
sky, the view of the Himalayan Mountain ranges is spectacular
and you can even see the Gasa Dzong as a white dot in the horizon.Further
down you will drive through specticular villages of Toebisa and
Metsena. Then through Punakha valley.From Tashithang, you will
be driving through an unpaved road till you reach Damji. Overnight
in Camp.
Day
05: Damji - Gasa
The trek
to the hot springs from Damji is through beautiful pine forests
and village hamlets. The walk is made more enjoyable by the calls
of the wild birds and animals. As you reach the hot springs, your
trekking staff would have hot cups of tea/coffee for you. Overnight
in camp.
Day
06: Tsachu (hot spring) Halt
Enjoy the
Gasa hot springs. Dip yourself in the hotsprings and renew yourself.
The hot springs will wash of all your stress. Overnight in camp.
Day
07: Tsachu - Sightseeing
A hike to
the Gasa town about an hour from the hot springs is worth it's
while. While in town, visit the Gasa Dzong. Overnight in Camp.
Day
08: Tsachu - Damji - Punakha
Trek down
to Damji where Bhutan All Seasons transport will meet you and
take you to Punakha, the ancient capital of Bhutan and the winter
residence of the central monastic body.
Day
09: Punakha Sightseeing - Thimphu.
Visit the
Punakha Dzong and hike to the Chimi Lhakhang. Drive back to Thimphu.
Day
10: Thimphu - Paro
Thimphu sightseeing
in the morning includes:
The National
Library
The National Folk Heritage Museum
The Traditional Painting school of Arts and Crafts
The Institute of TraditionalMedicine
After lunch drive to Paro and over night at hotel in Paro.
Day
11: Departure from Paro
Bhutan All Seasons Representative will see you off at the Paro
Airport