Dur Hot Spring Trek Tour
Trek Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Trek Route: Paro - Thimpu - Punakha - Wangduephodrang - Trongsa -
Bumthang - Ura Valley - Thimpu - Paro
Day 01: Arrival at Paro (By Druk air flight)
During this flight, one will experience breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Kanchen junga and other Himalayan peaks including the sacred Jhomolhari and Mt. Jichu drakey in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro you will be received by our representative. The drive to the hotel through Paro valley is enchanting. In the evening drive to Thimphu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Thimphu – Bumthang (9 hrs)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Bumthang. Dinner and overnight in Hotel at Bumthang.
Day 03: Bumthang – Gorsum (Distance 18 Km, about 6- 7 Hrs)
After breakfast, the transport will reach you up to the trek point just below Kurje Lhakhang, one of the most renowned temples. The Trek route leads you along the Chamkhar Chu, a river known for its richness in Trout. The Trek trail for Bumthang to Gorsum is rather gradual. Over night in Camp.
Day 04. Gorsum – Lungsum (Distance 12 Km, about 5 hrs. Alt. 3160 Meters)
Today you will be walking through dense forests of Spruce, hemlock, Cypress, Juniper and Maples. The Trail is more or less muddy and ascends gradually till you reach to your campsite. Over night in Camp.
Day 05: Lungsum – Tshochenchen (Distance 15 Km, 6-7 hrs. Alt. 3100 Meters)
The vegetation is dense from Tshochenchen all the way up hill to the Julila Pass, which is about 4700 m. The vegetation from Lungsun to Tshochenchen is more or less the same till you reach near to your campsite. The camp will be above tree line. Over night in camp.
Day 06: Tshochenchen – Dur Tshachu (Distance 17 Km. About 7 hrs. Alt. 3400 Meters)
The Trek from Tshochenchen is uphill till you reach the Julila Pass at about 3400 m. From here if the weather is clear, surrounding mountains can be viewed. After crossing the pass, the Trek trail descends till you reach the campsite. Musk deer, herds of Blue sheep and Himalayan Beers may be seen enroute. Over night in camp.
Day 07: Dur Tsachu (Halt)
After a late breakfast, relax in the hot spring or hike in and around the camp. Over night in Camp
Day 08: Dur Tsachu – Tshochenchen
Distance 17 km, about 7 hrs. Alt. 3100 M. The Trek trail from Dur Tsachu is uphill till Julila. After crossing the pass the trail descends till you reach the campsite. Over night in Camp.
Day 09: Tshochenchen – Gorsum (Distance 17 km. about 9 hrs. Alt.3120 Meters)
Today the trek begins early, as the trail is long. The trail drops gradually down for about 2 hrs till you reach campsite. Over night in Camp.
Day 10: Gorsum – Bumthang
From Gorsum, descend down hill till you cross the Dur Village bridge then follow the new motor road till you meet up with transport. After lunch, Leisure time. Over night at the Lodge.
Day 11: Bumthang – Trongsa – Thimphu
Early breakfast, drive to Thimphu and we can stop in various places to take photographs. Lunch at Chanbebji and after lunch, drive to Thimphu via Wangduephodrang. In the evening you have leisure time in Thimphu Town.
Overnight in Hotel at Thimphu.
Day 12: Thimphu – Paro
Early breakfast, drive to Paro Airport and farewell for your connecting flight to Kathmandu.
| Cost Includes: · Necessary airport, hotel and airport transfers · Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing basis · Three meals per day during your stay in Bhutan. · Entrance fees and permit · Overland transportation within Bhutan · Sightseeing as per itinerary · English speaking local guide · Trekking and Tour arrangement · Drinking water · Government royalty, tax and Fees · Service Charge |
Cost does not Include: · Travel Insurance · Airfares & Visa fees. · Beverages · Airport taxes · Expenses of personal nature · Excess baggage · Tips to guides and drivers · Expenses occurred due to unavoidable Events i.e. road wrecks, flight delays etc. |