LUNGCHUZEKHA GOENBA HIKE
Hilights:
You will start hiking (4-5hours) to Lungchuzekha Goenpa (temple) through a forest of hemlock, birch and rhododendrons and large meadow, where yak herders camp in winter. On arrive – if clear days the view from the goenpa are fantastic.
All major mountains of Bhutan can be seen; summits of Jhomolhari (7314m), Kang Bum (6500m), Gangchhenta (6840m: shape of Tiger), Masang Gang (7165m: the peak shaped like a trident) tower over Gasa Dzong (2700m), a tiny white speak in a sea of green, Tsenda Kang (7100m), Teri Kang (7300m), Jejekangphu Gang (7300m), Kangphu Gang (7212m), and Zongpgu Gang (Table Mountain, 7100m, the very long flat mountain).
FACT OF TRIP
Departure: Early Morning
Duration: 4-5 hours hike
Starts from: Dochula pass, Thimphu
Ends at: Dochula pass, Thimphu
Attractions: View of snowcapped mountain rages starching about 25 km
Transportation: Private Car
Paro to Jili Dzong :Distance 10 Kms and walking time 4-5 hours.
TRIP ITINERARY
Morning 7:00 am: Drive from Thimphu to Dochula pass, takes about 1 hour.
You can drive from Thimphu city or form hotel to Dochu La, 3050meters pass. Where pass is mark by colourful prayer flags flutter you over the pass deeper into the essence of Bhutan. In afternoon after having your picnic lunch at the monastery. You start descend back to Dochula or you can hike down to Tashigang village where are are about 6 house hold to the Hongtsho.
COST INCLUDES:
- Private transportation by car
- Lunch and refreshment
- Tour guide
- Entry permit for monastery
COST NOT INCLUDES:
- Hotel Accomodation
- Travel Insurance
Details:
People interested just to visit Tigers’ Nest , this is the best itinerary to consider short 3 days/2nights Bhutan trip.The Tiger’s Nest and locally known as Taktshang situated about 900 meters above Paro Valley, Taktsang Monastery, the “Tiger’s Nest” is one of the most visited hotspot tourist attractions in Bhutan.
Precariously clinging at 3120 meters above the sea level on a vertical mountain cliff, Taktsang Monastery is a superb and outstanding sight for foreigners visiting.
The temple is in the sacred rock, which was believed to have been blessed by Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche flew to this site on a tigress’ back to subdue a local demon. Thereafter, he meditated here for three months.
Visiting Tiger’s Nest temple will be rewarded with a breathtaking view and ones in a lifetime memory.
From there, it is an uphill climb through trees adorned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. Stop for a rest and light refreshments at the Taktsang cafeteria. The hike takes about two and half hours at a moderate pace.
This incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava, the tantric mystic who brought Buddhism to Bhutan in 746 AD, flew here on the back of a tigress, said to be his consort.
Cost basis on 1 person
Single Person: $00 Group of 2 Persons: $00 Group of 3 Persons: $00
Note: Quotation are basis on peak season month of March - May & September - November.
Cost Includes:
- 3 stars categories hotel twin sharing room
- All meals
- Government royalty
- Entrance fees, visa and permit
- Overland transportation within Bhutan
- Sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide
- Necessary hotel and airport transfers with in Bhutan
- Entry permit for monastery
Cost doesn't include:
- Travel Insurance
- Airfares
- Beverages
- Airport taxes if any
- Expenses of personal nature
- Excess baggage
- Tips to guides and drivers
- Services not mention
- Cost for Horse Ride Note: We will ask you to include the bank transfer charges at the time of Bhutan tour payment.
Accommodation:
Hotels in Bhutan are general clean and up to the standard of tourists. Almost all hotels in Bhutan are rated by the Hotel Rating System in Bhutan.
Resa Tours puts you up within the best offered hotels that are classified and approved by the Royal Government of Bhutan.