This trek is for average walkers and gives you an opportunity to visit the isolated valleys of Gangtey Gompa/Phobjikha, Gogona and Kothoka. The trek leaves the valley of Gangtey at 2,830 meters and leads south, then west through the meadows and fields. It then climbs through a mixed forest of juniper, bamboo, rhododendron, magnolia, firs, oaks, spruce, dwarf rhododendrons, miniature azaleas & cypress. The trail is rough, rocky and weaves through trees where pack animals have created deep muddy furrows. Gogona is a beautiful hilltop site overlooking a long valley. A 30-minute walk beyond Gogona is a hamlet where you may find homemade ara [local drink]. The women here weave blankets and speak a different dialect called Bjop-kha [language of the nomads].

Day 01     Arrive Paro /hotel /day at leisure (L, D)
Day 02     Paro Sightseeing/hotel (B, L, D)
Day 03     Drive to Thimphu (B, L, D)
Day 04     Drive to Gangtey Gompa (B, L, D)
Day 05     Trek day 1 to Gogona (B, L, D)
Day 06     Trek to Khotokha (B, L, D)
Day 07     Trek end at Tikke Zampa/drive to Punakha (B, L, D)
Day 08     Drive to Thimphu (B, L, D)
Day 09     Thimphu Sightseeing (B, L, D)
Day 10     Drive to Paro/ Day at leisure (B, L, D)
Day 11     Departure (B)