GASA HOT SPRING TREK (11 days. The actual trek is 5 days.)
DAY 01 ARRIVE PARO - THIMPHU
Your representative from Bhutan Lha-Yul Tours & Travels will receive you at the Paro Airport (7,000ft). Drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan.
DAY 02 THIMPHU
Day of rest and acclimatization. Sightseeing includes visit to the National Library, Memorial Chorten, Zelukha Nunnery and Handicraft Emporium.
DAY 03 THIMPHU-THASHITHANG
The drive to Tashithang takes five hours and passes over Dochula Pass where one gets a panoramic view of the Himalayas. Drive to Punakha and visit Punakha Dzong. Drive to Tashithang. Overnight in camp.
DAY 04 THASHITHANG - GEON DAMJI
The first day's trail goes through the high agriculture benches above the Mo Chu (Mo Chu means female river) into a lush semi-tropical gorge filled with banana trees. Overnight in camp. Altitude. 7,480ft / 2,280m. Distance - 15 Kms.
DAY 05 GEON DAMJI - GASA HOT SPRING
The trail runs through the villages, fields, oak and pine forests. Overnight in camp. Altitude.7,710 ft / 2,350m. Distance 15 Kms.
DAY 06 GASA HOT SPRING - HALT
Visit the Gasa Hot Spring (Tshachu). Relax. In the forests near the Hot Spring, one can see the Takin, Bhutan's national animal, as well as many other species of birds and animals. Overnight in camp.
DAY 07 GASA HOT SPRING - GEON DAMJI
After short climb from Gasa hot spring the trail winds through hillsides and villages. Overnight in camp at Geon Damji.
DAY 08 GEON DAMJI - THASHITHANG - WANGDUE PHODRANG
The trail descends from the high agriculture benches above the river into a lush semi-tropical gorge filled with banana trees, creepers and an occasional Takin can be seen. Your transportation will be there to receive you at Trashithang. Drive to Wangdue. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 09 WANGDUE PHODRANG - PARO
Visit Wangdue town. Drive to Punakha and view the unique Punakha Dzong. The Drive to Paro takes about 4 hours via Dochula pass.
DAY 10 PARO
In the morning, visit the Drugyel Dzong. On a clear day one can get glimpse of Mount Chhomolhari - Mountain of Goddess (24,000ft). Visit Ta Dzong, the watchtower that houses the National Museum and see also a traditional wooden bridge. Evening stroll around Paro town.
DAY 11 PARO - DEPARTURE
Early morning drive to Paro Airport. Your Bhutan Lha-Yul Tours & Travels representative will see you off at the airport.
