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12 Days Wonders of Bhutan With 3-Day Gangtey Nature Trek
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Important Information
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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A minimum of 2 participants are required to run this tour and can be run on a private basis.
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We highly recommend booking at least a few months before the departure date so that we have enough time to ensure the flights are available. If you already have flight tickets to and from Bhutan, we can take bookings up to two weeks before the departure date. To process visa, it only takes 4-5 business days.
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There are only two airlines that connect Bhutan with the outside world and so securing air tickets can be difficult especially during the months of high season. Currently, Bhutan is connected with these cities - Bagdogra, Bangkok, Delhi, Dhaka, Guwahati, Kathmandu, Kolkata, Singapore. We recommend you book your international flights a few months in advance especially if you plan to visit during the high season months of March to May and September to November. If you need help in arranging flights to/from Bhutan, please let us know much in advance.
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After you book the tour, kindly send us clear passports copies of all the participants. A biodata page including the machine-readable zone must be seen clearly. Passports should have a minimum of 6 MONTHS validity from the day you depart from Bhutan. You may also want to check the passport requirements by your next destination country after Bhutan. A copy of your e-Visa will be emailed to you once it is approved. It only takes 4-5 business days to get visa approval and it is 100 percent guaranteed as long as we receive clear passport copies of all the participants. The actual visa will be stamped on your passport upon arrival. Send the passport copies to the Local Supplier E-mail address.
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Participants below the age of 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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On this 12 days 11 nights journey, you will venture out into the magical Kingdom of Bhutan with a private expert guide and discover happiness amidst stunning landscapes dotted with impressive fortresses and temples. Meet and mingle with the local people from all walks of life and get the first-hand experience on what makes Bhutan a unique destination in the world.
This trip includes a 3-day enriching trek through several beautiful villages and monasteries, forests of juniper, bamboo, magnolia, rhododendrons and over small streams of cold, clear mountain water. offering beautiful views of the country with mostly gentle, forested slopes.
Bhutan, a tiny Kingdom hidden by the staggering mounta...
Highlights
12 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
12 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All internal taxes for the services listed above
Porters & Ponies
All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and light snacks
Sleeping bag liner (not sleeping bag)
All entry fees including trekking permit
Lunch
Experienced English-speaking licensed tour guide.
Dinner
2 nights full-service outdoor camping in the pristine wilderness in a two-man tent
Breakfast
Medical treatment at a hospital in Bhutan if you sustain injuries while in Bhutan
All ground transportation including round trip airport transfers
9 nights twin-sharing accommodation at 3-star hotels certified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.
Visa Fee & Processing. You'll receive your e-Visa within 4-5 business days.
Travel insurance is a MUST for all trekking adventures
Emergency evacuation
International flights. Let us know if you need help with arranging flights to and from Bhutan.
Sleeping bag (you need for camping during trekking)
Guide speaking other major languages can be arranged for an additional fee.
Any other expenses of personal nature
12 Days Wonders of Bhutan With 3-Day Gangtey Nature Trek
(2) Reviews
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On this 12 days 11 nights journey, you will venture out into the magical Kingdom of Bhutan with a private expert guide and discover happiness amidst stunning landscapes dotted with impressive fortresses and temples. Meet and mingle with the local people from all walks of life and get the first-hand experience on what makes Bhutan a unique destination in the world.
This trip includes a 3-day enriching trek through several beautiful villages and monasteries, forests of juniper, bamboo, magnolia, rhododendrons and over small streams of cold, clear mountain water. offering beautiful views of the country with mostly gentle, forested slopes.
Bhutan, a tiny Kingdom hidden by the staggering mounta...
Highlights
12 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
12 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All internal taxes for the services listed above
Porters & Ponies
All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and light snacks
Sleeping bag liner (not sleeping bag)
All entry fees including trekking permit
Lunch
Experienced English-speaking licensed tour guide.
Dinner
2 nights full-service outdoor camping in the pristine wilderness in a two-man tent
Breakfast
Medical treatment at a hospital in Bhutan if you sustain injuries while in Bhutan
All ground transportation including round trip airport transfers
9 nights twin-sharing accommodation at 3-star hotels certified by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.
Visa Fee & Processing. You'll receive your e-Visa within 4-5 business days.
Travel insurance is a MUST for all trekking adventures
Emergency evacuation
International flights. Let us know if you need help with arranging flights to and from Bhutan.
Sleeping bag (you need for camping during trekking)
Guide speaking other major languages can be arranged for an additional fee.
Any other expenses of personal nature
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Arrive Paro International Airport (2195m) / Transfer to Punakha Valley (1200m)
2 Stops
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Dochula Pass
On your arrival at the only International Airport in Bhutan, your guide and driver will meet and greet at the airport and then transfer you to Punakha valley. (Driving time 3.5 hours)
En route, stop briefly at Dochu La Pass (3,150m/10,334ft) and enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of some of the highest snow-capped mountains of Bhutan (weather permitting). This picturesque mountain pass was only a sacred site until 2004 when Her Majesty Grand Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck built 108 stupas adorning the pass. Continue driving to Punakha, the elevation drops gradually in a short period to the warmer subtropical lower valley at 1,200m from an altitude of 3,150m within an hour and a half.
3 hours and 30 minutes
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Chimi Lhakhang Temple
About 11km before arriving in Punakha town, visit Chimi Lhakhang popularly known as the "Temple of Fertility". Chimi Lhakhang is located on a gentle hilltop near the village of Sopsokha about a 20-30 minutes walk through terraced rice fields and traditional farmhouses. The history of Chimi Lhakhang is associated with 15th-century Lama Drukpa Kunley who was affectionately known as “Divine Madman” for his obscene behavior and outrageous ways of cleansing people from religious dogmatism and egoistic self-possession by exhibiting his strong desire for sex. One of the relics of Chimi Lhakhang is a phallus. The blessing of the phallus is considered sacred particularly to couples who are unable to have children as it brings fertility giving them the ability to bear offspring. Because of this belief, people like to call Chimi Lhakhang as “Temple of Fertility”. Explore the nearby village where you’ll see traditional houses painted with huge phalluses on either side of the main entrance.
