BHUTAN Land
of Druk Yul. Travel to Druk Yul and discover the muth of a hidden country!
Ancient land of Druk Yul now known as Bhutan is still behind the cloud.
Despite fast changes engulfing the region it has managed to retain its
heritage, green valleys, clean rural setting and colourful culture. It is a
natural paradise. Buddhism has deep impression on all aspects of its
culture. It is indeed true, Druk Yul is the only country with stage religion
of tantric (Lama) Buddhism apart from Tibet under Dalai Lama.
Northern
belt is mountainous country with peaks that reache height of 7000 m.
Elevation from central belt rises dramatically from 3000 to 4000 m. Ther
eare very few villages and well marked trail unlike in the mountains of
Nepal. The high mountain to the north are inhabited by nomads and yak
herders. We arrange trek in this area of western Bhutan. Guided tour on
comfortable bus are in the central valley of western region where it has
important cultural centres like Paro, Thimpu (capital), and Punakha; and
further east is Wangdi and Bumtang. These places are linked with its history
and advent of Buddhism in Bhutan. After visiting Bhutan you will discover
the reason why its valley was chosen to preserve tantric Buddhism.
Lingshi-Laya Trek This route takes one
upstream along the Paro Chu and the ancient caravan route to Tibet, through
the Seo valley, deep into the shadows of Mt Chomolhari (7314 m) Mt Jitchu
Drake (7000 m) and over Nele La pass (4250 m) into Linghshi valley. The
inhabitants of these two valleys are nomads subsisting almost entirely on
the produce and products of sheep and yaks. The many lakes in Seo valley are
every anglers wildest dream come true. Almost every cast brings in a fish
which can weigh upto 18 lbs. At Linghshi the picturesque remnant of a once
mighty border fortress is now the residence of the valley administrator.
From this hill a day's trek is all it takes to cross over the plateau of
Tibet. Heading East over the 3 high passes of Gobula (4350 m) Jarila (4600
m) and Shinjela (4900 m) lies the valley of Laya. Herds of the rare Tarkihn
can be seen enroute to Tsai Jathang valley. Laya lies in the Masakhang
mountain region which is the source of the Mo Chu flowing through Punakha.
The inhabitants of Laya as an ethnic group, are quite different from the
rest of the Bhutanese peole. Like the people of Seo and Lingshi they too are
nomads. Along the way down to Punakha, the old capital, lies the historic
Gasa fort and the famous popular hot springs of Gasa.
Day
1. Arrival Paro.
Day 2. Sightseeing in
Paro.
Day 3 to 14. Trek commences Shana, Seo
Thangtnanks, Jangotnang, Chebisa, Shomuthang, Robluthang, Laya, Konar, Gasa
Dzong Tashith end in Punakha valley
Day 15.
Khuruthang to camp overnight at Khuru camp.
Day
16. Drive to Wangdi Phodrang and visit the castle and Dochula pass for
lunch. Proceed on to Thimpu.
Day 17. Full day
sightseeing at Thimphu.
Day 18. Depart early
in the morning to Paro airport.
Black
Mountain and Rhodedron Trek Bhutan's attractions are said to
be the upspoilt rich culture, majestic beauty, and friendly people who take
great pride in their hospitality. This combination tour and trek covers
cultural sights in township as well as villages, where life goes on as it
has for centuries. When this trail was first discovered it was called the
Rhododendron Trek, although other species of flora are abundant.
Day
1. Arrive at Paro.
Day 2. Paro sightseeing.
Day
3. Paro-Taktsang excursion.
Day 4. Thimpu
sightseeing.
Day 5. Thimpu.
Day 6.
Punakha and Wangdi valley excursion.
Day 7.
Trek begins. Wangdi to Khotakha ( 6 to 7 hrs I. Cross Tashila pass.
Day
8.Khotakha to Gogona 1 5 to 6 hrsl. Cross Shobjula pass.
Day
9. Gogona to Gangte gompal 5 to 6 hrs) Cross Ttselela pass.
Day
10. Trek ends. Gangte Gompa to Rukhubji village( 5 to 6 hrs}.
Day
11. Drive to Jakar(Bumthangl. Enroute visit Tongsa Ozong.
Day
12. JakarlBhumthang) sightseeing.
Day 13. Day at leisure.
Day
14. Drive to Thimphu.
Day 15. Paro departure.
Requirements
: Minimum 2 persons
The trek is not strenuous and anyone who is in
good health and condition can easily participate. You will require a good
sleeping bag for trek. ( A detailed list of required equipment and clothing
for trekking will be sent on booking).
Season : Open all
year round but best in April and May for flowers.
