Gasa Hot Spring Trek (9 days 8 nights)
Outline
| Altitude | : | 4115 meters |
| Best Season | : | March - May and Sept - Oct |
| Duration | : | 9 days and 8 nights |
| Difficulty | : | Medium - Strenuous Trek |
Trek Day 01 - Arrival to Paro
The flight offers you a beautiful view of the mountains and landscapes. Upon arriving at the national Airport, completing visa formalities, you will be assist by representative of Bhutan Home Adventure and drop you to hotel with bit briefing for coming schedule.
In the afternoon, visit Ta Dzong (watch tower) which houses the National Museum. After visiting Museum, drive towards the north to see the Drukgyel Dzong, which is in ruins. On clear weather, we will be able to see Mt. Chomolhari from the Drukgyal Dzong. En-route, visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of the two oldest monasteries built in Bhutan by the King of Tibet, Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century.
Trek Day 02 - Drive to Punakha from Paro
Drive to Punakha from Paro, We drive to Punakha, the old capital of Bhutan over the Dochu La in the morning. If the weather is clear, we will be able to see around 200 miles of Himalayan summits bordering northern Bhutan. As we descend from the pass, we will notice that the vegetation changes from sub-alpine to sub-tropical. At the lower elevation, we will see banana plants, cactus and other semi-tropical plants and the green terraced rice fields of Punakha.
We begin our explorations of Punakha valley with a visit to Punakha Dzong, located between two rivers. It serves as the winter residence for the central monastic body. Night halt at hotel.
Trek Day 03 - Drive From Punakha to Ghoen Dhamji
The trail passes through the wild banana plants and other sub-tropical plants. If lucky, we might spot Bhutan’s national animal, Takin on the way. In addition to, we can see different kinds of birds on the trail. The trail follows the Mochu till we make a climb to Geon Damji, a beautiful village with its terraced rice fields. This is our campsite for tonight.
Trek Day 04
We walk for around three hours to reach the hotspring. First, we make a gradual climb until the trail smoothens out. Then, take descend before reaching our campsite located by the riverside and the hotspring. Enjoy soak at the spring before and after dinner. Overnight in a camp.
Trek Day 05
Morning, take an excursion to the majestic Gasa Dzong, located above the hotspring at a distance of around one and half hours walk uphill. It is a steep climb, but will be worth it. After seeing the dzong, we will descend back to the hot spring. Overnight in a camp.
Trek Day 06
Back to Ghoen dhamji with following same route and night halt at campsite surrounded by beautiful village with its terrace field.
Trek Day 07
Drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The journey would take us bit more than six hours and. Upon arrival in Thimphu , we will visit some of the workshops where young men are trained to continue the handicrafts tradition. Some are busy making masks for the religious dances while others learning the ancient art of thangka (scroll) painting. Stay overnight in a hotel.
Trek Day 08
After noon drive to Paro with bit sight scene and then drop to Hotel.
Trek Day 09
After breakfast in the hotel, drive to the airport for departure.
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