Gase Hot Spring Trek (10 Nights 11 Days)

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

The description refers to the Gasa Hot Spring Trek in Bhutan, a customized package that includes visits to the healing hot springs in Gasa. Bhutanese believe in the medicinal properties of these springs for curing various illnesses. The trek offers a stunning journey through sub-tropical forests in the initial stages and transitions into alpine vegetation as it progresses, showcasing an array of orchid species. During winter, the iconic National Animal of Bhutan, the Takin, can often be spotted grazing amidst the wild bushes, enhancing the natural and cultural experience for trekkers in this captivating Himalayan region.

02 / WHY GO

The memorable moments

DAYS ACTIVITIES ACCOMMODATION MEALS DAY 01 Arrieve paro Hotel [-/L/D] DAY 02 Paro Hotel [B/L/D] DAY 03 Paro-thimphu Hotel [B/L/D] DAY 04 Thimphu-punakha-damji camp [B/L/D] DAY 05 Damji-gasa camp [B/L/D] DAY 06 Tsachu (hot spring) halt camp [B/L/D] DAY 07 Tsachu & local sightseeing camp [B/L/D] DAY 08 Tsachu-damji-Punakha Hotel [B/L/D] DAY 09 Punakha sightseeing -Thimphu Hotel [B/L/D] DAY 10 Thimphu-Paro Hotel [B/L/D] DAY 11 Departs Paro [B/L/-]

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1:: Arrive at Paro and Paro Sightseeing — Upon landing at Paro Airport you will be received by the Tours representative of TLB Travels & Tours and escorted you to your hotel. After lunch, you will be driven to the National Museum, Rinpung Dzong, and walk across the Nyemi Zam to your car. As your evening is leisure, your visit to a farmhouse can be arranged. Overnight at hotel. [-/L/D] Day Day 2:: Paro - Sightseeing -acclimatization — This is the acclimatization day for you. You will have an early morning hike to the Taktshang monastery. While hiking, you will be gaining roughly 800 meters in less than 3 hours. Lunch will be served in the cafeteria below the monastery. You’ll be at leisure in the evening. Overnight at hotel. [B/L/D] Day Day 3:: Paro - Thimphu — Travel to the Capital of Bhutan takes about 1 hour and on the way visit Simtokha Dzong the oldest fortress in Bhutan built in the 17th century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the unifier of Bhutan. After Lunch visit Tashichho Dzong, a fortress of the glorious religion, and then drive to Sangay Gang viewpoint to have a full view of Thimphu valley. On the way back see the National animal -Taken and kept in captivity. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel. [B/L/D] Day Day 4:: Thimphu - Punakha -Damji — Drive to Punakha crossing the Dochula Pass (3050m) and on a clear day, the view of Himalayan Mountain ranges is spectacular. You will further travel through the villages of Toebisa and Metsena to Tashithang. From Tashithang you will be driving through an uncarpeted road till you reach Damji. Overnight at camp. [B/L/D] Day Day 5:: Damji - Gasa — The trek to the hot spring from Damji is through beautiful pine forests and village hamlets. You can hear the calls of the wild birds and animals on the way. On reaching the hot springs your trekking staff will serve you refreshments. Overnight at camp. [B/L/D] Day Day 6:: Tsachu (hot spring) Halt — Enjoy the Gasa hot springs for the day dipping yourself in the hot spring and reinvigorating yourself. The hot spring will be relaxing and make you stress-free. Overnight at camp. [B/L/D] Day Day 7:: Tsachu - Sightseeing — An hour’s hike to the Gasa town from the hot springs is worthwhile and may go visit the Gasa Dzong. Overnight at camp. [B/L/D] Day Day 8:: Tsachu - Damji – Punakha — Trek down to Damji where our transport vehicle will meet you and drive to Punakha. It is known as the ancient capital of Bhutan. Overnight at hotel. [B/L/D] Day Day 9:: Punakha Sightseeing - Thimphu. — Visit the Punakha Dzong hike to the Chimi Lhakhang and then drive back to Thimphu. Overnight at hotel. [B/L/D] Day Day 10:: Thimphu - Paro — Thimphu sightseeing in the morning includes: The National Library The National Folk Heritage Museum The Traditional Painting School of Arts and Crafts The Institute of Traditional Medicine After lunch drive to Paro and overnight at a hotel in Paro. Overnight at hotel. [B/L/D] Day Day 11:: Departure from Paro — Your tour guide from Bhutan Blue Sheep Tours & Travels will see you off at the Paro Airport.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Paro and Paro Sightseeing — Upon landing at Paro Airport you will be received by the Tours representative of TLB Travels & Tours and escorted you to your hotel. After lunch, you will be driven to the National Museum, Rinpung Dzong, and walk across the Nyemi Zam to your car. As your evening is leisure, your visit to a farmhouse can be arranged. +