The trip will include:

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• A trek through rarely visited valleys
• Awesome views of Jumolhari, Jitchu Drake and Tsheringkhang
• Meet yak-herders at their camp sites
• Learn about subsistence living and how life is without Modernity
• Acclimatization hike to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)
• A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)
• A “welcome” meal on the first day
• A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening
• An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances
• A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant
• A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse
• A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – 2 Paro to Thimphu:

>Arrive in the Paro Airport: Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will greet you, brief you about the trip and will take you to the capital city Thimphu where you will be staying. Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft above sea level. (1 hr 30 min drive). Later visit Weekend market, Mini Zoo and Tashichoo Dzong, hike to Cheri Monastery, visit hand made paper factory, 13 Arts and Crafts institute, museums, see people playing archery, stroll around the city and a night in down town Thimphu…

Day 3 – Trek Begins – Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek:

>Duration: 6 Days
Max Elevation: 4,520m
Highest Camp: 4,300m
Standard: Medium
Season: April to June and September to October
Start: Gynekha (Thimphu)
Finish: Chamgang (Thimpu)
Accommodation: Tents
Start: Gynekha(Thimphu) to Gur, Walking Distance: 7 km, Walk Time: 5 hours
Ascent: 550m, Descent: 210m, Camp Altitude: 3,290m

Day 4 – 5 Start:

Gur to Labatama, Walking Distance: 12 km, Walk Time: 6 hours, Ascent: 1,220m, Descent: 110m, Camp Altitude: 4,300m

Day 6 – Start:

Labatama to Panka, Walking Distance: 8 km, Walk Time: 6-7 hours
Ascent: 260m, Descent: 520m, Camp Altitude: 4,000m

Day 7 – Start:

Panka to Talakha, Walking Distance: 8 km, Walk Time: 5-6 hours
Ascent: 180m, Descent: 1,110m, Camp Altitude: 3,080m

Day 8 – Start:

Talakha to Chamgang(Thimphu), Walking Distance: 6 km, Walk Time: 3 hours, Ascent: 0m, Descent: 440m

Day 9 – 10 Thimphu to Paro:

Morning drive Paro(1 hrs 30 minutes drive) and visit national museums, Rimpung dzongs, Kichu monastery, hike to Tiger’s nest, visit farm houses, and take hot stone bath…

Day 11 – Depart from Bhutan:

Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.

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The trip will include:

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• A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)
• A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)
• A “welcome” meal on the first day
• A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening
• An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances
• A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant
• A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse
• A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.
• Exploring much deeper into central Bhutan.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – 2 Paro to Thimphu:

Arrive in the Paro Airport: Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will greet you, brief you about the trip and will take you to the capital city Thimphu where you will be staying. Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft above sea level. (1 hr 30 min drive). Visit weekend market, Mini Zoo and Tashichoo Dzong, hike to Cheri Monastery, visit hand made paper factory, 13 Arts and Crafts institute, museums, see people playing archery, stroll around the cit and a night in down town Thimphu…

Day 3 – Thimphu to Trongsa:

Altitude: 2200m /7260ft above sea level. Morning drive to Trongsa(8 hours drive). On the way you will come across different vegetation as you pass by. Visit Trongsa Festival, Dzong and the museum….

Day 4 – Trongsa to Punakha/Wangdue:

Morning drive to Punakha/Wangdue. Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level. (6 hrs drive). Visit the Wangdue market, Punakha Dzong, Hike to Temple of Fertility..

Day 5 – 6 Punakha to Paro:

Morning drive to Paro (4 hours drive). Visit national museums, Rimpung dzongs, Kichu monastery, hike to Tiger’s nest, visit farm houses, and take hot stone bath……

Day 7 – Depart from Bhutan:

Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.

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