Friday, July 26, 2013

Dagala Trek (12Days/11Nights)

12 Days/ 6 Days moderate Trekking
The Dagala mountain range, near our capital city of Thimphu Bhutan, divides the two famous valleys of Thimphu and Wangdue. This is a short, moderate hike but it has some long steep climbs, and the highest pass is (4,500m) the height level and main reason for the trek is that it goes to a large numbers of really beautiful high altitude lakes, these rout filled lakes are paradise for people who love fishing. Typically trekkers get to see alpine flowers, rhododendron and the different species of animal and even musk deer.
Day.01 your coming from Bangkok to Paro
Nima Lung Dratshangon your Arrival of international airport, you will be received by Guide and Driver.Than Drive to Paro National Museum, to Visit National Museum ,  and Paro Dzong, Lunch at Paro town , after Lunch Visit the Dumtse Lhakhang (Temple) which  is (2,250) (7,382ft) O/N At Paro
Day.02 Paro-Taktsang
Nima Lung DratshangBreakfast at hotel, Drive to Taktsang hiking point, it takes about 30minute from hotel to hiking point by car, it takes 2hrs. 30minute from car parking point to Taktsang monastery, total up Down it takes about 5hrs approximately to Visit Tiger’s Nest, (Taktsang Monastery), Lunch at Taktsang cafeteria, after Lunch  drive to Drukgyel Dzong  to Visit Drukyel Dzong, and  Kichu Lhakhang (Temple ) which height is (2,250m) (7,382) O/N at Paro
Day.03 Paro-Paro
Nima Lung DratshangBreakfast at hotel, Drive to Dzong drakha temple to Visit Dzong drakha temple, on the way Visit Dasho Nishoka Chorten, then back to same way to Paro Town, Lunch at Paro town, after Lunch Drive to Sangchen Chokhor Monastery to Visit Sangchen Chokhor monastery, it takes about 50minutes from Paro town to Sangchen Chokhor monastery (temple), total up and down it takes about 1hrs .40minutes which is (2,250m) (7,382ft) O/N at Paro
Day.04 Paro to Thimphu
Nima Lung DratshangBreakfast at hotel and  Drive to Thimphu, on the way you can see  beautiful views of the Tachugang Temple and you can also enjoy seeing the views of two rivers known as Paro river ( Pa chhu) and Thimphu river( Wang chhu). Thimphu is capital city of Bhutan. Lunch at Bhutan orchid, after Lunch Visit the Takin preserve, Buddha Point, and Tashichho Dzong. From Buddha point, you can see the beautiful view of Thimphu Capital city of Bhutan at altitude (2,320m) (7,610ft) O/N at Thimphu
Day.05 Thimphu to Genekha
Breakfast at hotel, Thimphu to Genekha, the trek begins with the longest hike of 14km from Wang sisina car parking to Genekha (2,800m)O/N at camp in Genekha
Day.06 Genekha to Gur
Genekha to Gur, this is a recovery day with only a 5km hike at about (3,350m) After crossing a suspension bridge, the trail heads west for While, then climbs steeply towards the south to a rock platform and a crest at (3,200m) (10,656ft) After a further walk of about two hours leads to our camp in a forest clearing (3,350m) (11,155ft) height level.O/N at camp in Gur
Day.07 Gur to Labatama
Gur to Labatama, This is a 12km trail at about (4,300m) after a long, stiff climb leads up the ridge, we cross a meadow a pass at (4,240m) (14,119ft) and a spectacular view of the whole Dagala range. We are likely to see yaks as we herders’ camps on the way to the foot of the broad (4,050m) (12,486ft) Labatamba valley. We then a climb beside a stream to our camp at near Utsho Lake at (4,300m) (14,319ft)O/N at Camp in Labatama
Day.08 Labatama to Punka
From Labatama to Punka, you need to walk slightly 8km trail, at a slightly lower altitude of (4,000m) but there are some good mountain views along the wayO/N at camp in Punka
Day.09 Punka to Talakha
8km from Punka to Talakha, by walk at lower Altitude of (3,080m) O/N at camp in Talakha
Day.10 Talakha to Simtokha
Nima Lung DratshangTalakha to Simtokha The route leads north crossing a pass at (4,000m) (13,320ft) then climbs along the side of a ridge to a crest at (4,270m) (14,219ft) from here there is a view of Thimphu valley, far to the north. Then we have a long descent through forests to the temple and village of Talakha (3,080m) (10,256ft) it’s not very far to Simtokha and the oldest Dzong in Bhutan. We drive the short distance back to Thimphu for lunch at Bhutan orchid. After lunch, than if we get time, visit the National handicrafts centre for shopping altitude at (2,320m) (7,610fr) O/N at Thimphu
Day.11 Thimphu to Paro
Nima Lung DratshangBreakfast at hotel, after that, we will take you to the Visit Changangkhang Lhakhang (Temple). Then Drive to Paper factory Visit paper factory and National Memorial Chorten, you can see the beautiful view of Thimphu capital of Bhutan, back to town and lunch at Thimphu town. after lunch Drive to Paro, on the way you can see the views of two rivers which is known as Paro river (Pa chhu) and Thimphu river (Wang chhu) and also you can enjoy the views of three different style of Chorten in Bhutan that is Tibet style, Nepali style and Bhutanese style  of Chorten ( stupa). Again you will enjoy seeing the views of Tachugang Lhakhang (Temple) height at (2,250m) (7,382ft) O/N at Paro
Day.12 Paro to Bangkok
Breakfast at hotel, Drive to Paro international airport and see of by Guide and Driver.

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