Gangte Trek

Duration

3 days

Max. Elevation

3,480m

Standard

Easy

Best Seasons

September to May

Start

Phobjikha (Wangdue)

End

TikkeZampa

At a Glance

Although the trek is possible throughout the whole winter, the best seasons for the Gangte Trek are March to May and September to November. It is a short and relatively easy trek with beautiful villages and monasteries en route.

Day 1

Phobjikha - Zasa
(Distance 15km, 6 to 7 hours, 610m ascent, 410m descent, camp altitude 3,130m). 

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). From here you descend into the Juge Kangkha Chhu valley. Further on, the path leads to Gogona, well know for its “Gogona Cheese” production. The campsite is a bit further on besides a small stream in a yak pasture called Zasa.

Day 2

Zasa - Chorten Karpo
(Distance 16km, 5 to 7 hours, 450m ascent, 860m descent, camp altitude 3,330m). 

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. You finally reach the campsite by climbing gently up till you see four chortens in a forest of blue pine.

Day 3

Chorten Karpo - TikkeZampa
(Distance 12km, 4 to 5 hours, 120m ascent, 1,340m descent).

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.

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