25-07-2008
Bhutan: Trekking Trips

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Trekking Trips (Bhutan)  
Bumthang Cultural Trek
  Duration : 3 days trek and 8 days city
Trek grade:-                AA
Season:- March to December
Maximum altitude:-  3353m
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Chomolhari with Lingshi
  8 days trek and 6 days city
Trek grade:-        AAA +
Season:-   March to November
Maximum altitude:-  4820m
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Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek
  5 Nights 7 Days Trek
Trek grade:-        AAA +
Season:-    March to November
Maximum:-   altitude 4460m
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Gangtey Gogona Trek
  5 days City and 3 days trek
Trek grade:-     AAA
Season:-   March to November
Maximum altitude:-  3400 m
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Laya Gasa Trek
  7 days City and 9days trek
Trek grade:-    AAA+
Season:-   March to November
Maximum altitude:-   4400 m
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Samtegang Winter Trek
  6 days City and 4 days trek
Trek grade:- AA
Season:-   March to December
Maximum altitude:-   1500 m
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Dur Hot Spring
  9 days City and 8 days trek
Trek grade:-
            AAA
Season:-                  March to November
Maximum altitude:-   3737m
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The Lunana Snowman Trek
  3days City and 23 days trek
Trek:-        grade AAAA
Season:-  March to November
Maximum altitude:- 5140m
 
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Bhutan   
Trekking in Bhutan
   
   
  The scope for trekking in Bhutan is immense from short walks to arduous treks. Trekking gives opportunity to see the beautiful Kingdom of Bhutan at its most magnificent form. Most trek routes follow the old trading route between different valleys. From the towering snow peaks of the inner Himalayas to the verdant forests which cloak the hills above its peaceful valleys, the trails are clean, unspoiled, and the wilderness still pristine in its' beauty.

Our tineraries offer enchanting vistas of Himalayas. All our trekking trips are well planned, accompanied by efficient, trained team who take care of all the necessities. Our itineraries only cover the trek programs in order for you to be able to choose and combine with any of our cultural tours.

Difficulty(Grades) of trekking
To make most of your holidays, enjoyable, it is essential that you choose one within your capabilities. Following grade approx. describe the treks. However you should ask for more details to know the exact grade.

A : These trips can be enjoyed by anyone leading a reasonable active life. Normally the walking part is up to 5 -6
Hours a day and the ascents are less then 500 ft.

" AA": These trips are mix of some longer and shorter walks. The ascent can sometimes go up little to more than 500
ft. Walking hours are normally 6 - 7 hours. Hill walking experience is desirable.

" AAA" :The day stages on these trails are combined with strenuous and moderate walks, which normally takes 6 & 8
hours day.

" AAAA" : These treks are regarded as genuine adventure. An experience of mountaineering with the capabilities of carrying on normally at an altitude of 4000 - 5000 Mt. and possessing a degree of good stamina is desirable. Duration of walking can be sometimes 8 to 9 hrs. a day.

 
 
     
 
Trekking in Bhutan
   
Bumthang Cultural Trek
  Duration : 3 days trek and 8 days city
Trek grade:-                AA
Season:- March to December
Maximum altitude:-  3353m
This is a trek in the splendid Bumthang Valley, the cultural heart of Bhutan.
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Chomolhari with Lingshi
  8 days trek and 6 days city
Trek grade:-        AAA +
Season:-   March to November
Maximum altitude:-  4820m
This trek starts at Paro, following the Pachu (Paro river) upstream literally to its source passing through scattered.                                                                             More  
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Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek
  5 Nights 7 Days Trek
Trek grade:-          AAA +
Season:-                    March to November
Maximum:-           altitude 4460m                               More  
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Gangtey Gogona Trek
  5 days City and 3 days trek
Trek grade:-     AAA
Season:-   March to November
Maximum altitude:-  3400 m                                        More  
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Laya Gasa Trek
  7 days City and 9days trek
Trek grade:-    AAA+
Season:-   March to November
Maximum altitude:-   4400 m
This trek starts from Punakha and offers a great variety of trekking conditions                                               More  
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Samtegang Winter Trek
  6 days City and 4 days trek

Trek grade:- AA
Season:-   March to December
Maximum altitude:-   1500 m
This is a culture trek passing through the villages of Punakha & Wangdi region.                                                              More  
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Dur Hot Spring
  9 days City and 8 days trek

Trek grade:-
            AAA
Season:-                  March to November
Maximum altitude:-   3737m
This trek starts from Bumthang and the main highlight of this trek is Hot Spring (known for healing properties) besides passing through rich temperate forests.                   More  
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The Lunana Snowman Trek
  3days City and 23 days trek

Trek:-        grade AAAA
Season:-  March to November
Maximum altitude:- 5140m                                            More  
 
 
 
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