CHELILA NATURAL TREK

Duration of Trek : 4 Nights/5 Days

Duration in Bhutan : 9 Nights/10 Days

Starts and ends at: Paro

Standard : Medium

Maximum elevation: About 4,000m


Highlights

• Will take you to Bhutan’s highest road point, Chelila pass at about 4,000 meters above sea level.

• You can view spectacular peaks such as Mt Jomolhari, Jitchu Drake, Tshering Gang, etc.

• Visit places and institutions that are found only in Bhutan, such as Paro Taktshang (Tiger’s Lair), Tashichhodzong (seat of governance), Drukgyel Dzong (Castle of the Victorious Drukpa), Kyichu Lhakhang (one of Bhutan’s oldest monastery) etc.

• Flora and Fauna.


THE HIMALAYAN TREAT-DAGALA THOUSAND LAKE TREK

Duration: 6 days

Max. elevation: 4,520m

Highest Camp: 4,300m

Standard: Medium

Best Seasons: April to June and September to November

Start: Gynekha, Thimphu

Finish: Chamgang, Thimpu

Highlights

• Stunning glimpses of high altitude mountain lakes and the entire Himalayan range in Bhutan.

• Visit to places of historic and cultural significances, such as Paro Taktshang (Tiger’s Lair), National Museum, Tashichhodzong (which houses the King’s office), the world’s largest Buddha Statue and Punakha Dzong (Fortress), which from far looks like a giant ship on a mass of water.


DRUK PATH EXPEDITION

Duration: 6 days

Max.Elevation: 4,200m

Highest Camp: 4,110m

Standard: Easy to medium

Best Seasons: March to June & September to November

Start: National Museum in Paro

Finish: Mothitang (Thimphu)

Highlights

• One of the most popular and easier treks, offering great views of the highlands, landscape and the beautiful lakes and Phajoding monastery.

• Glimpses of the Himalayan Kingdom’s most revered sites, such as Paro Taktshang (Tiger’s Lair),the current and the ancient capitals of Bhutan, Thimphu and Punakha respectively, the World’s largest Buddha statue amongst others.

TO THE HEALING WATER-DUR HOT SPRING TREK  

Duration: 9 Days

Max. elevation: 4,700m

Highest camp: 3,400m

Standard: Medium to hard

Best Seasons: March to April & September to November

Start: Bumthang

Finish: Bumthang

Highlights

•A nine-day trek which is also the finishing end of the world’s most challenging Snowman Trek.  

•Apart from the hot spring and the picturesque glimpse of nature, you have opportunities to catch a sight of the Musk Deer, Blue Sheep and Himalayan Black Bear.


SNOWMAN TREK GANGKHAR PUENSUM EXTENSION

Duration: 18 days (actual trek)

Max. elevation: 5,230m

Highest camp: 5125m

Standard: Hard

Start: Damji (Gasa)

Finish: Dur (Bumthang)

Highlights

• Will take you to the base of the yet unscaled virgin peak, Gangkar Puensum, Opportunity to soak in two of Bhutan’s most revered hotsprings, believed to have curative powers – the Gasa Hot Spring and Dur Hot Spring.

• Visit and see the grandeur of Gasa Dzong, a 17th century Fortress.

• Interact with the people of Laya and learn about their way of life.

• Beautiful landscapes, flora, fauna, culture.  

TOWARDS THE ABODE OF THE MOUNTAIN GODDESS-JOMOLHARI TREK

Duration: Nine days

Max. Elevation: 4,930m

Highest Camp: 4,080m

Standard: Medium

Best Seasons: March to June & September to November

Start: Gunitsawa village (Paro)

Finish: Dodena (Thimphu)

Highlights:

• Trek to altitude differences of 2,500m and nearly 5,000m

• Breathtaking views of landscapes, fauna and flora.

• Spectacular view of Mount Jomolhari (Mountain Goddess) from Jomolhari Basecamp (Jangothang).

ON THE NOMAD’S FOOTSTEPS LAYA-GASA TREK 

Duration: 14 days

Max. Elevation: 5,005m

Highest Camp: 4,220m

Standard: Medium to hard

Best Seasons: April to June & Mid September to Mid Nov

Start: Drukgyel Dzong (Paro)

Finish: Tashitang (Punakha)

Highlights:

•First part of the Laya Gasa Trek goes along the same route as the Jomolari Trek till Lingshi.

•Unforgettable views of Mount Jomolhari, Jichu Drake, Gangchhenta (Great Tiger Mountain) and other peaks.

•Opportunities to spot blue sheep and even takin.

•See Bhutanese mountain villages, the unique culture and appearance of the Layaps (people of Laya district) and finally a day of relaxation at the Gasa hot springs.

JEWEL OF THE EAST-MERAK SAKTENG TREK

Duration: 7 days

Start: Chaling

End: Phongmey

Difficulty rating: Moderate

Maximum elevation: 3480m

Season: Mid March – May, September - October

Highlights

• New trek recently opened.

• Beautiful landscapes, lakes and peaks of north eastern Bhutan

• Takes you to nomadic villages of Merak and Sakteng, bordering Tibet and Arunachal Pradesh, India   Interact with nomads and learn their way of life.  

• In your travel from western Bhutan to the east, see Bhutan’s diverse ethnic groups, flora, fauna, art and architecture. 


RECALLING THE PAST-PUNAKHA WINTER TREK

Duration: 4 days

Max. Elevation: 3,400m

Highest Camp: 3,360m

Standard: Easy

Best Seasons: September to May

Start: Dechencholing (Thimphu)

Finish: Zomlingthang (Punakha)

Highlights:

•Trek along the ancient walking route from Thimphu to Punakha.

• Scenic landscape, forest and several villages.

• See rural Bhutan


A HISTORIC TRAIL -ROYAL HERITAGE TREK

Duration: 4 days

Location: Jakar and Chumey Geogs, Bumthang, Drakten Geog, Trongsa

Season: April-May and October-November

Start at: Wangdicholing Palace

End at: Kuenga Rabten Palace (or vice versa)

Standard: enjoys moderate hiking/walking combined with sites and stories on history and culture 

Highlights

• Wangdichholing palace in Bumthang, Kuenga Rabten palace in Trongsa.

• Trek along path used by Bhutan’s Royal Family in the past.


THE WESTERN EXCITEMENT- THE SAGALA TREK

Duration: 4 days

Max. Elevation: 4,350m

Highest Camp: 3,850m

Standard: Medium

Start: Haa valley

Finish: Chelila Pass

Highlights

• Stunning view of the entire Haa valley, spectacular glimpses of Mt Jomolhari (Mountain Goddess), Jitchu Drake and others

• Summit of Kung Karpo (Sky Burial) at 4,350 meters.

• Offers you parallel views of Paro and Haa valleys

• Chelila Pass, Bhutan’s highest road point (3980m)

ADDRESS
Gallivant Tourism and Travel
Norkilam, CMI Dasho Passang Dorji Building
Phuentsholing Bhutan.

CONTACTS
Email: gallivantbhutan@gmail.com
Phone: +975-17110661
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Fax: +00975-252904
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