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Dur
the Hot Spring 17
Days
Day 01 Arrive Paro International Airport by Druk Air
Day 02 Paro - Sightseeing
Day 03 Paro - Thimphu
Day 04 Thimphu - Tongsa
Day 05 Tongsa - Bumthang
Day 06 Bumthang - Gorsum
Day 07 Gorsum - Lungsum
Day 08 Lungsum - Tsochenchen
Day 09 Tsochenchen - Dur Tsachu
Day 10 Dur Tsachu - Halt
Day 11 Dur Tsachu - Tsochenchen
Day 12 Tsochenchen - Gorsum
Day 13 Gorsum - Bumthang
Day 14 Bumthang - Wangdi
Day 15 Wangdi - Thimphu
Day 16 Thimphu - Sightseeing
Day 17 Thimphu - Paro International Airport
Day 1 Arrive Paro International Airport
During the journey to Paro, one will experience breath taking views of Mount
Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred
Chomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International
Airport, you will be received by representatives our tour operator, who will
escort you to the hotel where arrangements have been made for two night’s
halt.
Day 2 Paro - Sightseeing
Drive to Drugyel Dzong (a ruined fortress - 16km away from Paro Town). Although
in ruins, This Dzong is of great historical importance. It was here that the
Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here
, the peak of Chomolhari "Mountain of the Goddess" can be seen on a
clear day (Alt. 7,329 m / 24,029 ft.). On the way back you visit a typical
Bhutanese farmhouse. After lunch, at the hotel, take a leisurely stroll around
the compound. Overnight in Hotel
Day 3 This morning drive along the winding road along the Paro Chu (Chu
means water or river) down stream to the confluence with the Wang Chu then turn
upstream and travel along the Wang Chu to Thimphu, the Capital. Lunch will be
served at the Hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Memorial Chorten, dedicated to
the Late Third King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Overnight in
Hotel.
Day 4 Thimphu - Tongsa
The journey to central Bhutan begins today. The drive to Tongsa takes about 7 -
8 hours from Thimphu. Packed lunch will be arranged. Lunch stop at Chendeji
Chorten. Overnight at Hotel in Tongsa.
Day 5 Tongsa - Jaker (Bumthang)
Drive to Jaker which takes about 2 1/2 hours from Tongsa is a pleasant drive
through scenic forests and country side. You also cross one of the highest
passes named Thrumsingla (Alt. 17,000 ft.) along the East - West Highway on this
drive. Bumthang (the "Plain of Ghosts") is a land of mysteries and
mystics and tales of the great Guru Padmasambhava who performed formidable feats
and miracles in historical time in this place still hold sway.
A beautiful sighting of Jaker Dzong, "Castle of the White Bird,"
can be had from View Point. Lunch will be served in Hotel. Afternoon, a hike up
to Lame Gompa, a temple built by the First King of Bhutan for his two nun
sisters. Outside Lame Gompa one can see a workshop for traditional Bhutanese
paper-making. Overnight halt in Hotel.
Day 6 Bumthang - Gorsum Distance 18km, About 6-7 hours journey,
Altitude: 3120m
After breakfast transport will reach the group to the trek starting point just
below Kurjey Lhakhang, the famous holy temple. The trek route follows the
Chamkhar Chu, a river known for its wild trout. The trail from Bumthang to
Gorsum is gradual climb. Overnight halt in camp.
Day 7 Gorsum - Lungsum Distance 12kms, About 5 hours journey, Altitude
of Lungsum 3160m.
The trail leads through dense forest of Spruce, Hemlock, Cypress, Juniper and
Maple. The trail ascends gradually till the camp site. Overnight halt in camp.
Day 8 Lungsum - Tsochenchen Distance 15km, About 6 - 7 hours, Altitude
3100 m.
The vegetation along the trekking route is similar to that in places crossed the
previous day. Near the camp site the vegetation thins out and camp is made above
tree line. Halt in camp.
Day 9 Tsochenchen - Dur Tsachu Distance 17kms, About 7 hours journey,
Altitude: 3400 m.
The trek from Tsochenchen is uphill all the way till Julila Pass is reached
which is about 4700m. From the pass, if the day is clear, surrounding mountains
can be seen. After crossing the pass, the trail descends till the camp site.
Musk deer, herds of blue sheep and Himalayan bear is sometimes seen along the
route. Halt in camp.
Day 10 Halt at Dur Tsachu ( Hot Spring)
After a late breakfast, relax in the hot spring or hike the surrounding areas.
Overnight in camp.
Day 11 Dur Tsachu - Tsochenchen Distance - 17 Kms. About 7 hours
journey.
The route from Dur Tsachu is uphill till the Julila Pass followed by descent to
Tsochenchen. Overnight halt in camp.
Day 12 Tsochenchen - Gorsum Distance - 27 Kms. About 9 hours journey.
The trek must start early because the distance is longer than usual. The trail
leads gradually down hill.
Day 13 Gorsum - Bumthang
From Gorsum the trail descends gradually till the bridge near Dur village. Here
the motor road is reached and transport will pick you up to take you to the
Bumthang Tourist Lodge.
Day 14 Bumthang - Wangdi
The drive to Wangdi takes about 7 hours. Picnic lunch will be arranged along the
way. Halt in Wangdi in Lodge.
Day 15 Wangdi - Thimphu
Visit Punakha Dzong enroute. Punakha used to be the Winter Capital of Bhutan
until 1966. It is a place of great historical significance. The mortal remains
of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal is kept in a shrine in the Dzong. Punakha is also
the winter residence of the Je Khempo (Head Abbot) and the Central Monk body.
Drive to Thimphu. Halt overnight in Hotel.
Day 16 Thimphu - Sightseeing
Visit Tashichho Dzong, the main Government Secretariat building, where the
government ministries, the Office of His Majesty the King and the Throne Room ,
and the offices and living quarters of the monk body and the Chief Abbot are
housed.
Wander in the town, visit shops and the Handicrafts Emporium, where Bhutanese
textiles and other handicrafts are available. Visit the workshop where the
handicrafts are made. Visit the painting and woodcrafts schools where
traditional painting and other arts are kept alive.
Visit the National Library and see the ancient manuscripts preserved there.
Visit the Simtokha Dzong (6 Kms. from Thimphu), the oldest Dzong in Bhutan
built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1629 A..D. The Simtokha Dzong houses the
largest monastic school in the country.
Day 17 Thimphu - Paro International Airport
Drive to Paro International Airport.
Seen off by representatives of Bhutan Cultural Tours & Treks.
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want this tour.
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