(PUNAKHA) SAMTEN-GANG WINTER TREK
Day 01 Khuruthang - Limukha
Day 02 Limukha - Chungsakha
Day 03 Chungsakha - Samtengang
Day 04 Samtengang - Wangdi - Punakha
       
Day 01. . Khuruthang Limukha
Drive till Punakha Dzong. The trek begins with a gradual climb through Chirpine forest. Enroute visit the village of Dompala. Overnight in camp.
       
Day 02. Limukha - Chungsakha
The trial leads through rhododendron and oak forested area. Enroute pass a famous Drukpa Kuenley Lhakhang. Distance -14 KMS about 5/6 hours. O/N camp.
       
Day 03. Chungsakha - Samtengang
The trial leads through the village of Sha Wangdi district Camp at Samtengang at lake side. Distance -13
KMS about 5 hours.
       
Day 04. Samtengang - Wangdi/Punakha
The trial descends till the motor road. Drive via Wangduephodrang to Punakha. O/N at the Hotel.
       
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PUNAKHA SINCHULA
Day 01 Thimphu - Sinchula
Day 02 Sinchula - Dupsingpang
Day 03 Dupsingpang - Chorten Nebu
Day 04 Chorten Nebu -

Kabji Sirigang

 
Day 01. Thimphu - Sinchula
Drive towards Dechhencholing to Kabjesha to start trek. The trek begins with a 4-5 his climb till Sinchula pass, through blue pine, oak and rhododendron forests. Nighthalt in camp at Sinchula at an altitude of 3380 mfrs.
       
Day 02. Sinchula - Dupsingpang
On a clear day, views of Phajoding Monastery and some of the Himalayan ranges can be seen. The first part of the trek is rather tedious due to difficult road conditions. After an hours walk, the village of Thinleygang, Talo Monastery and the highway to Thimphu can be seen. The trail leads on for 4-5 hours walk through mixed forests, to the camp at 2440 mfrs.
       
Day 03. Dupshingpang - Chorten Nebu
The third day of the trek starts with 4 hours descent through dense forests. A small stream has to be crossed twice, then continue foranother 3-4 hours through villages and rice fields to the village of Chorten Nebu, an old temple. Over night at camp, at an altitude of 1810 mfrs.
       
Day - 4 Chorten Nebu - Kabji Sirigang
The route descends for 2 hrs to Kabji Sirigang, the end of the trek. Then drive to Punakha.
       
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DONGLA TREK (from Lhuentsi to Tashivanptse)
Day 01 Lhuntsi - Wangsi Lhakang
Day 02 Wangsi Lhakang - Pemi
Day 03 Pemi - Toupang
Day 04 Toupang - Trashiyanste - Chorten kora
       
Day 01. Lhuntsi - Wangsi Lhakhang
The trek starts from Tangmachhu bridge, with an ascend through villages and paddy fields. Distance is about 20 km, about 4/5 hours. Overnight camp at altitute of (1830 meters)
       
Day 02. Wangsi Lhakhang - Pemi
Gradual climb through dense forests with some mountain views. Distance is about 7/8 hours walk. Overnight at altitude of (2430 meters.)
       
Day 03. Pemi - Toupang
Continue uphill to Dongla Pass. Altitude approx. 4100 m. From here you can view most of the Himalayan ranges. From Dongla, the route descends through thick forests. Camp site at altitude (2430 m).
       
Day 04. Toupang - Trashiyangtse - Chorten Kora
Continue down hill through villages and dense forests. The trek ends at Trashiyangtse Dzong. From Trashiyangtse Dzong drive 7 kms to Chorten Kora by car. Overnight at camp Chorten Kora. Next day drive to Trashigang 52 kms (by car).
       
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