the finest low level treks in Bhutan.
Day 1:
Druk Airways flight to Bhutan is one of the most spectacular
in entire Himalayas. Whether flying along the Himalayan
range from Kathmandu or over the foothills from Kolkatta,
each flight is a mesmerizing aeronautical feat and
offers an exciting descent into the Kingdom.
Day 2:
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After breakfast, morning tour of Thimphu, visiting National
Memorial Chhorten, Trashichhodzong, National Library and
Institute for Zorig Chusum (generally known as the Painting
School), where students learn the 13 traditional arts
and crafts of Bhutan.
Day 3:
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Trek commences today. The trail winds gradually upwards
through meadows and fields, ascending to Tsele-la pass
(3,400m) where we stop for lunch . The trail then descends
gradually for some time through forests of juniper, bamboo,
magnolia and rhododendrons. After the last short climb, we reach Gogona
village. The people of Gogona were originally nomads and they speak a
language called Bjopkha (language of nomads). Overnight camp.
Day 4:
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The trail winds up gently above Gogona village, climbing into
a forest of fir, oak, spruce, rhododendron, cypress and
juniper. A long and gradual climb leads to Shobju-la pass
(3,400m). Later the path leads down to a wide valley of
Khotokha, where the people of Sha (under Wangduephodrang district) come
in summer to graze their animals. Overnight camp.
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