Punakha Winter Trek

Long hidden but exquisite, so much so, culturally rich country is Bhutan. Although the exploration of culturally rich country Bhutan was once behind the curtain from the eyes of the tourists from different countries in the world, recently it has disclosed its different parameters for the visitors to explore the country. During our visit, we explore marvellous, wide and lush valleys, cultural treasury of rural life, local exquisite handicrafts, spectacular mountainous range and so on. The most and fantastic trek to explore unique as well as the exotic and outlandish experience of Bhutanese rural culture is Bumthang valley and its rural life.

Itinerary In Detail

Days 01 : Kathmandu to Paro
Fly to Paro from Kathmandu.

Days 02 : Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Drugyal Dzong. From here the peak of Chomolhari also known as Mountain of the Goddess " can be viewed clearly. On the way visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse.

Days 03 : Paro to Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu. Visit Memorial Chorten reigned from 1952-1972.Also visit National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved and Tashichho Dzong the set of Royal Government.

Days 04 : Thimphu Sightseeing
Visit Simtokha Dzong, one of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan built in 1629 A.D. Also visit the woodcraft and painting school where tradition art and crafts are still kept alive. Also visit the Handicraft Emporium.

Days 05 : Thimphu to Shong Pang
After breakfast drive towards Dechencholing. From here the trek starts towards Shong Pang.

Days 06 : Shong Pang to Dopshing Pang
The trek continues to Dopshing Pang crossing Sinchula Pass. From here one can see Phajoding Monastery.

Days 07 : Dopshing Pang to Chorten Ningpo
The trek to Chorten Ningpo goes through thick forests, villages and rice fields.

Days 08 : Chorten Ningpo to Zomlingthang
The trek will be through several villages till you reach to the vehicle. Then you will drive to Punakha, which is the ancient capital of Bhutan.

Days 09 : Zomlingthang to Limukha
Drive to the Limukha. From there one can see a wonderful view of Punakha valley and the Dzong and also some snow mountains to the north.

Days 10 : Limukha to Chungsaka/Wangdiphodrang
The trek will be through the thick forest of oak species and rhododendrons till you reach a pass called Dochula. From Chungsaka one can look across the valley to Samtengang on the ridge to the south. Later drive to Wangdiphodrang.

Days 11 : Wangdiphodrang to Thimphu
After breakfast drive to Punakha Dzong .the Punakha Dzong lies between two rivers known as Pochu and Mochu which means male and female rivers. Continue to drive down to Thimphu.

Days 12 : Thimphu to Paro Airport to Kathmandu Fly
After breakfast drive to Paro International Airport and then fly back to Kathmandu.

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