Samtengang
A winter Trek-9 Days
Day
01 Arrive at Paro Airport
During the journey to Paro, one will experience
breath taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga
and other famous Himalayan peaks, including
the sacred Chomolhari and Mount Jichu
Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro Airport,
you will be received by representatives
of our tour operator, who will escort
you to the hotel where arrangements have
been made for two nights halt.
Day
02 Paro- Sightseeing
Visit the National Museum (Ta-Dzong).
This was actually the Watch Tower of Paro
Rinchen Pong Dzong. It was converted to
the National Museum in 1968.
Visit the
Rinchen Pong Dzong. This massive fortress
is located on a hill top above the Pachu
(Paro River) of Paro Valley. You have
to walk about 15 minutes by crossing an
ancient wooden bridge built in typical
Bhutanese architect. The Dzong houses
the District Administration Office and
the District Monk Body. It was built in
1645 A.D.
Lunch at Hotel
Visit the
Drugyel Dzong, located 16 Km. away from
the 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. 7,329m/24,029ft.).
On the way back you visit a typical Bhutanese
farmhouse.
Visit Kyichu
Lhakhang (Lhakhang means Monastery). Kyichu
Lhakhang was built in 659 A.D. by King
Songtsen Gampo of Tibet. It is considered
one of the holiest places in Bhutan as
it marks the advent of Buddhism in the
country.
Day
03 Paro - Thimphu
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.
Evening: Reception
by your tour operator host with cultural
entertainment.
Day
04 Thimphu - Khuruthang
Drive to Khuruthang with pack lunch provided
from the hotel. Stop at Dochula pass for
a grand view of the Himalayan mountain
ranges (if the weather is clear). Lunch
at the camp site.
After lunch, drive down to Punakha and
visit the Dzong.
Day
05 Khuruthang - Limukha
Drive till Punakha. The trek begins with
the gradual climb through Chir Pine forests.
On the way, visit a village called, Dompala.
Day
06 Limukha - Chungsakha
The trail today takes you through rhododendron
and oak forested area. Enroute pass a
famous Drukpa Kuenlay Lhakhang. Overnight
in camp. Distance 14 Km. about 5/6 hours
walk.
Day
07 Chungsakha - Samtengang
The trail now takes you through the village
of Sha Wangdi District. Camp at Samtengang
at lake side. Distance 13 Km about 5 hours.
Day
08 Samtengang - Wangdi/Thimphu
The trail now drops down till the motor
road. Drive till Wangdiphodrang and lunch
at the Guest House. Overnight in Motithang
Hotel.
Day
09 Thimphu - Sightseeing
Visit Simtokha Dzong. This is one of the
oldest fortresses in Bhutan. It was built
in 1629 A.D. It houses the largest monastic
schools in the country.
Visit the
Wood Craft and Painting School where traditional
art and crafts are still kept alive.
Visit the
Handicrafts Emporium where Bhutanese textiles
and other arts are displayed and can be
purchased. Lunch and afternoon siesta
Evening: Relax at Thimphu's modern Health
Club and Beauty Parlor "Sakten health
Club and Salon" where sauna, steam
gymnasium facilities are available as
well as full beauty treatment, including
hair dressing, skin care (with pure herbal
products) and body massage services. For
our guests the Health Club facilities
(steam, sauna and gym) are free and beauty
services will be at concessional rates.
Day
10 Paro - Paro Airport
Seen off by representatives of our tour
operator or your guide.
Tou
Price per person basis
