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Camp the Trans Bhutan Trail

11 days
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 15
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paro to Thimphu

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant - first chance to sample Bhutanese cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Kisa Villa)

    Included Activities

    • Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
    • Buddha Point Visit
    • Memorial Chorten Visit
    • Bhutanese Group Dinner
    Landmarks
    Buddha Dordenma
    Memorial Chorten
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  2. Day 2

    Thimphu to Chendebi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Hot lunch at a traditional farmhouse in Rukubji village), Dinner (Delicious organic, locally sourced dinner at the campsite)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Camp Chandebji)

    Included Activities

    • Pelela Pass Segment of the Trans Bhutan Trail
    • Rukubji's village Lhakhang (temple) Visit
    • Chorten (stupa) Visit in Chendebi
    Landmarks
    Pelela Pass
    Rukubji Lhakhang
    Chendebi Chorten
  3. Day 3

    Chendebi to Tsangkha

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at camp), Lunch (Farmhouse lunch in Tangsibji village), Dinner (Locally-sourced organic dinner at the campsite)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Camp Tsangkha)

    Included Activities

    • Trashi Choeling Lhakhang (temple) Visit
    • Tshangkha Lhakhang (temple) Visit
    • Trans Bhutan Trail Chendebi to Tsangkha
    Landmarks
    Chendebi Chorten
    Trashi Choeling Lhakhang
    Tshangkha Lhakhang
  4. Day 4

    Tsangkha to Trongsa

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at camp), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Yangkhil Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Trans Bhutan Trail Tsangkha to Trongsa
    Landmarks
    Ugyen Choling
    Trongsa Dzong
    Mangde River
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  5. Day 5

    Trongsa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Resort (Yangkhil Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Trongsa Dzong (fortress) Visit
    Landmarks
    Trongsa Dzong
    Trongsa Ta Dzong
    Royal Heritage Museum
  6. Day 6

    Trongsa to Gyetsa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at Yotongla), Dinner (Locally-sourced organic dinner at the campsite)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Camp Gyetsa)

    Included Activities

    • Trans Bhutan Trail Yotong La Pass to Gyetsa
    Landmarks
    Kewathang
    Yotongla
    Gyetsa River
  7. Day 7

    Gyetsa to Bumthang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner (Homemade meal with local Bhutanese family during homestay)
    Accommodation
    Home-stay (DorjiBee Village Homestay)

    Included Activities

    • Bhutanese Homestay
    • Dorjibee Weaving Centre
    • Trans Bhutan Trail Gyetsa to Jakar
    • Jakar Dzong Fortress Visit
    Landmarks
    Kikila Pass
    Bumthang Valley
    Jakar Dzong
    Dorjibee Weaving Centre
  8. Day 8

    Bumthang to Punakha

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at homestay), Lunch, Dinner (Homemade meal with local Bhutanese family during homestay)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Phuentsho Choeling Heritage)

    Included Activities

    • Punakha Dzong Visit
    • Bhutanese Homestay
    Landmarks
    Bazam Bridge
    Punakha Dzong
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  9. Day 9

    Punakha to Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Group dinner with CEO and fellow travelers at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Metta Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Ta Dzong National Museum
    • Paro Rinpung Dzong Visit
    • Paro's Ta Dzong Visit
    Landmarks
    Ta Dzong
    Paro Rinpung Dzong
  10. Day 10

    Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Last group dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate the trip)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Metta Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) & Monastery Hike
    Landmarks
    Taktshang Goemba
    Machig-phu Lhakhang
  11. Day 11

    Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • VAST Airport Experience - Cultural art class at the social enterprise studio
    Landmarks
    VAST Studio

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    May 31st, 2024
    This was the best trip I have taken in my 50 years of existence on this planet. And I have travelled to a lot of...
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    September 16th, 2023
    What a wonderful adventure!! So enjoyed the beauty, kindness and humbleness of the Bhutanese people and the...
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    September 18th, 2023
    I had an amazing time exploring Bhutan, a beautyfull and peacefull country. Time went by way to quickly.
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    September 29th, 2023
    Wonderful 12 day tour along the Trans-Bhutan train - such a great balance of walking and hiking while taking time to...
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    September 14th, 2023
    The Trans Bhutan Trail was an amazing , once-in-a-lifetime experience which (unlike the title infers) also included a...
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    May 28th, 2024
    An outstanding, well-designed tour at a perfect pace. There was much anxiety about timely visa approval, and on how...
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    May 17th, 2024
    G Adventures Camp the Trans Bhutan Trail is the PERFECT blend of adventure, history and culture....truly the BEST way...
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    May 12th, 2024
    Our G Adventure guides went above and beyond, getting us access to a special ceremony at a dzong/monastery and tea...
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    November 14th, 2023
    My Bhutan trip was magical! Dorji was knowledgeable and charming. She said at the beginning of the trip that she...
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    October 30th, 2023
    Waited 3 years for this trip. I had previously booked in 2020 but Covid happened. Somewhat grateful that the trip was...
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    Asked on January 24th, 2025

    Do you provide a sleeping bag and down jacket to use?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      A down jacket will not be provided but is essential for this tour, so you will need to arrange this yourself. As for the sleeping bag: While camping the group will be provided with an "A" shaped two-person tent. The tents are of good quality, breathable and waterproof. Beds are not provided, but a pad type mattress and sleeping bag will be provided.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten August 2024

      We rate this tour a 4 on a scale to 5. I's a demanding tour and includes some high-altitude hikes and more strenuous activities.

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