Gangtey Trek

GANGTEY TREK

Summary: One of the trek which is the shortest and possible to venture throughout the year irrespective of the varying seasons.

Max Elevation

3,480m

Trip Duration

3 Days

Highest Camp

3,480m

Standard

Easy to Medium

Best Seasons

March to June and September to November

Start

Phobjikha (Wangdiphodrang)

Finish

Tikke Zampa (wangdiphodrang)

Day 1: Phobjikha – Zasa
The Trek starts near the village of Tabiting. The trail winds through meadows and fields and the climb takes you through a mixed forest of juniper, bamboo, magnolia and rhododendron to Tsele La (3430m).


Day 2: Zasa – Chorten Karpo
A gentle climb leads to Shobe La pass (3,480m). The descent from the pass leads to a wide valley, surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges. Below the route one can see Khothokha, a village with about 60 houses.

Day 3: Chorten Karpo – Tikke Zampa
 From the camp you climb till you reach a forest road. From here it’s an easy walk up to a little ridge at 2,800m. The walk down back into the valley leads you through Bhutan’s best bird watching areas. Finish
at Tikke Zampa.

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