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Please find below the information you need to prepare for the trek. Email guestcare@www.mountaintrek.com or call 1.800.661.5161 if you have any questions or concerns.
What to Expect
Adventure Treks are a unique and authentic hiking experience—and afford us the opportunity to hike on some of the most amazing trails in the world and immerse in local culture.
While each day has a wonderful plan, we will not be as regimented as we are at the lodge in British Columbia. We will eat, and even have the occasional drink, like locals and weave our trip into their routines. As we embark on what truly is an adventure, keep an open mind to the unknown and relish in the experience of learning.
Arrival and Departure
With only two airlines, Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines, travel into Bhutan is limited and often booked out well in advance by travel agents. All flights arriving on Sunday come into Paro (PBH) through Delhi (DEL) or Bangkok (BKK) on DrukAir. We have pre-booked the flights below into Paro from both airports to ensure availability. Please arrange your travel to either Delhi or Bangkok accordingly.
The flight into Paro is one of the most spectacular in the world. Flying along the Himalayan range is mesmerising and offers an exciting descent into the kingdom. Please note that due to variable weather conditions, and the fact that the airport in Paro can only operate during daylight hours, flight delays can occur. It is advisable to keep lengthy connecting times when departing.
| Airports | Date | Flight # | Departure | Arrival | Est. Cost Economy | Est. Cost Business |
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BKK-PBH-BKK
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Sunday, March 29, 2020 | KB151 | BKK 04:45 | PBH 07:00 |
$980 USD
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$1,100 USD
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| Sunday, April 5, 2020 | KB150 | PBH 11:40 | BKK 15:50 | |||
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DEL-PBH-DEL
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Sunday, March 29, 2020 | KB201 | DEL 04:10 | PBH 06:50 |
$620 USD
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$760 USD
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| Sunday, April 5, 2020 | KB200 | PBH 11:40 | DEL 13:30 |
Post hike Spa services
If you’re interested in enjoying the hotel’s spas, please make appointments directly with the hotel at your earliest convenience. Here are links to their spas to learn more:
Laundry
Laundry will be available at your own expense at the hotels.
Travel and Medical Insurance
Trip cancellation and medical insurance are highly recommended. Please obtain both through your local travel agent or online. We recommend “Cancel for any reason” travel insurance.
Carbon-Neutral Travel
Mountain Trek is dedicated to protecting and healing our environment. Along with methane, nitrous oxide and CFC’s, the emission of carbon dioxide directly increases the greenhouse effect in our atmosphere, causing heat to get trapped and global warming to occur. Carbon dioxide is released by burning fossil fuels and with an estimated fuel demand of more than 5 million barrels per day, the global aviation sector is incredibly energy-intensive and taxing on our environment. The best way to offset carbon emissions is through global reforestation (plant trees!).
In an effort to fight global warming, Mountain Trek is proud to announce that your participation in this trip will result in 95 trees being planted through our partnership with One Tree Planted. Be proud that you are traveling carbon-neutral.
Trek Itinerary
(Each day will start with breakfast at the hotel and have free time to relax, rest, or spend time at the spa before dinner)
Day 1 – Sunday
Arrival day
Transport to Thimphu (approx 90 min drive)
Dinner at the hotel
Accomodations: Terma Linca Resort & Spa
Day 2 – Monday
Hike to Cherry Monastery
Visit Tango Buddhist Institute
Lunch and prayer flag ceremony
Hike to village of Kabjisa and tour Pangrizampa School of Astrology
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Elevation gain/loss: ~550m
Distance: ~8 km/5 mi.
Hiking time: 3 hrs.
Dinner with a local Bhutanese family
Accomodations: Terma Linca Resort & Spa
Day 3- Tuesday
Drive to Dochula Pass, a scenic high elevation mountain pass where 108 memorial chortens or stupas known as “Druk Wangyal Chortens” have been built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, the eldest Queen Mother.
Hike to Lungchutse, a monastery with 360º views of the Himalayas.
Continue on to Tashi Goemba. Lunch at Dochula cafe.
Hike to Hongtscho village & temple
Trail Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation gain/loss: ~600m
Distance: ~11 km/7 mi.
Hiking time: ~6hrs
Dinner with a local Bhutanese family
Accomodations: Terma Linca Resort & Spa
Day 4—Wednesday
Hike to Phajoding Monastery, where you will get a birds-eye view of the entire Thimphu valley and the surrounding mountains
Lunch on trail
Explore monastery and town of Phajoding
Hike Difficulty: Challenging
Elevation gain/loss: ~1000m
Distance: ~11 km/7 mi.
Hiking time: ~5hrs
Dinner with a local Bhutanese family
Accomodations: Terma Linca Resort & Spa
Day 5—Thursday
Hike to Tiger’s Nest, a functioning monastery nestled into the cliffside 900m above the ground. One of the most memorable sites in all of Bhutan.
Lunch at Tiger’s Nest
Hike Difficulty: Moderate-Challenging
Elevation gain/loss: ~900m
Distance: ~7 km/4 mi.
Hiking time: ~5hrs
Dinner at the hotel
Accomodations: COMO Uma
Day 6—Friday
Hike to Jele Dzong, a small fortress built in the early 16th century to cater to travelers between Paro and Thimphu
Lunch on the trail
Explore local village to immerse in culture and daily life
Hike Difficulty: Moderate-Challenging
Elevation gain/loss: ~1000m
Distance: ~10 km/6 mi.
Hiking time: ~6hrs
Evening time in Paro for exploration and shopping
Dinner at the hotel
Accomodations: COMO Uma
Day 7—Saturday
Hike from the hotel to the Paro Spring Festival, held in the Paro Dzong, one of the most beautiful fortresses in the country. Pass by Zurig Dzong and Ta Dzong fortresses on the hike.
Immerse in the Paro Tsechu spring festival, the most important religious event in Bhutan. Held annually, this event features masked dancers who honor the Guru Rinpoche, the “Lotus-Born Teacher”, who brought Tantric Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th century.
Lunch in town of Paro
Hike Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Elevation gain/loss: ~400m
Distance: ~8 km/5 mi.
Hiking time: ~3.5hrs
Witness a local archery match, the national sport of Bhutan.
Dinner at the hotel
Accomodations: COMO Uma
Day 8—Sunday
Departure day
Log Jay Gay (goodbye)
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