Grandeur of Western Bhutan

Trip Facts

Best Season: April-June & September-October
Start of Trek: Tashithang (Punakha)
End of Trek: Nikachu Zam (near Trongsa)
Duration: 24 Nights / 25 Days
Trek: 17 Nights / 18 Days
Group condition: Minimum 2 persons required to operate this trek.
Trek availability: Private treks for minimum 2 persons on request. No group departures available. Village situated on top of hills - Bhutan.

Lunana trek is a difficult and long trek takes 18 days and it requires not only excellent health but also a high spirit of adventure as it passes through five passes over 5,000 meters (16,400 feet). It starts off taking the same route as the Laya trek starting from the Punakaha valley. It is the most difficult region of Bhutan to reach, lying at 4000 meters (13,000 feet) at the foot of the peaks that rise to 7,000 meters (23,000 feet). The inhabitants are farmer-herders who are famous for their hardy character shaped by adapting to the harsh conditions.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Paro from Bangkok, Kathmandu or Delhi (by Druk Air). Hotel.
Day 02: Paro
Day 03: Paro – Thimphu
Day 04: Thimphu - Punakha
Day 05: Punakha – Tashithang – Goen Damji (Start of Lunana Trek)
Day 06: Goen Damji - Gasa
Day 07: Gasa – Koena
Day 08: Koena - Laya
Day 09: Laya (Halt)
Day 10: Laya – Rodophu
Day 11: Rodophu – Narithang
Day 12: Narithang – Tarina
Day 13: Tarina – Woche
Day 14: Woche – Lhedi
Day 15: Lhedi – Thanza
Day 16: Thanza (Halt)
Day 17: Thanza – Tshochena
Day 18: Tshochena - Jichu Dramo
Day 19: Jichu Dramo - Chukarpo
Day 20: Churkarpo – Tampetso
Day 21: Tampetso – Maorothang
Day 22: Maorothang – Nikachu (End of Lunana Trek)
Day 23: Nikachu – Thimphu
Day 24: Thimphu – Paro
Day 25: Paro - Airport for Departure.

Recommendations: The trek is very strenuous and demands top physical form. A physical fitness check-up is a must. Even the experienced trekker should prepare for 2 to 3 months prior to the trek.

Tour Includes

• Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis; however, single supplement is available upon request with extra surcharge as applicable.
• Meals , B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner and evening tea with biscuits.
• Transport within Bhutan.
• Trekking equipment like sleeping tents, dining tents, kitchen tents, toilet tents, mattresses, etc,.
• Services of experienced licensed English speaking guides.
• Trekking cooks and trek assistant.
• Supply of pack and riding ponies.
• Bhutan Visa fees.
• Museum fees.
• Royalty and taxes.

Tour Excludes

• Departure Tax where applicable.
• Air fare.
• Travel insurance.
• Rescue operations by helicopter.
• Excess baggage charges.
• Mineral water, soft drinks and any alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, laundry, telephone calls, tips and any personal expenses.
• Nepal Visa (if entering Bhutan through Nepal).
• Any services in Kathmandu/Nepal (hotels, transport, etc.).
• Any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes, cancellation of flights, deviation in program, delays due to landslides/ road blockage, or otherwise.

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Enjoy your Grandeur of western bhutan.