Beautiful 360 degree view Sagala Trek
BEAUTIFUL 360 DEGREE VIEW SAGALA TREK
Welcome to Bhutan, Land of the Peaceful Thunder Dragon, and now more popularly known as the Land of Happiness. We will ensure youhave a most memorable and happy trip. We will take care of all your needs, safety and luxury on your trip to Bhutan. A dedicated English speaking Bhutanese guide and a chauffeured driven car will be with you during your trip. During the Trek, a dedicated trekking team will be with you throughout the trek.
With the Sagala 360 Degree View Trek and the hike to Tiger’s Nest as the highlights of your holiday, Jetsuniae Tours and Treks will take you through a cultural and spiritual extravaganza of the valleys of Western and Central Bhutan, spicy Bhutanese cuisine, culture and traditions, temples, monasteries, stunning landscape and warm and hospitable people. Traverse through pristine forests, slow meandering rivers and witness a game of archery.
Visit various temples and enjoy the local myths and legends, soak in the spectacular views of the snowcapped Himalayas from the various high mountain passes, mingle with the locals, dip in a traditional wooden tub of hot stones and visit awesome places and enjoy the intricate art and architecture that is evident in almost everything and everywhere.
Enjoy the ride through the mountains as you drive from high mountain passes to lush green valleys and riverside and be prepared for temperate to tropical weather conditions.
DETAILS OF THE TOUR PACKAGE
Tour Type: Cultural& Trekking Tour
Travel Difficulty: Moderate
6 – 7 hours of activity a day and/or elevation gain, higher altitude, longer distance, uneven terrain.
- The beautiful 360 degree view Sagala Trek
- Tiger’s Nest/Taktsang Monastery. Hanging onto a precarious almost vertical mountain cliff, it’s a spectacular sight in terms of location, setting and history and is one of the holiest sites in the Buddhist arena.
- Excursion of Haa valley – remote, peaceful and picturesque valley – an off the beaten path experience
- Excursion of Thimphu Valley – The combination of the ancient and the modern
- Excursion of Gangtey and Phobjika valleys – one of the most beautiful glacial valleys of Bhutan and winter roosting ground of the endangered Black Necked Cranes
- Visit Dochula Pass – 3,150 meters – enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the snow cappedHimalayas
- Visit Tashi Chodzong or the Fortress of the Auspicious Religion – the office of the Dragon King of Bhutan
- Traditional farmhouse experience
- Bhutanese cooking experience
- Play/practice a traditional game of archery
- Traditional hot stone bath
- Included quality wining and dining : a welcome reception with drinks at every hotels of your stay,
- Throughout your holiday to Bhutan, escorted by one of the expert tour guide- your ‘travelling concierge’, expert guide, consummate facilitator and friend in a foreign land who ensures your journey is as enjoyable as possible.
- Baggage handling everywhere on your tour.
- Free Wi-fi and internet in most of the hotel rooms and lobbies.
- Enjoy the unique comfort air conditioned SUV and coach with extended leg room.
- Airport Transfers as per the scheduled flights.
- Airport Transfers
- Stay in hotels as mentioned in the itinerary – all are standard 3 star hotels whose services and properties are approved by the Tourism Council of Bhutan and only caters to tourists
- All three meals, tea and snacks
- Bottled mineral water throughout the trip
- Dedicated SUV vehicle with a driver and
- English Speaking Guide throughout the Trip
- Short hikes, Packed lunches and snacks wherever required
- Monumental Fees
- Bhutan Tourism Development Fee
- VISA Fee
- Government Royalty – goes towards the economic developmental works, eg, education, health, roads, etc
- Air fare
- Refreshments and bottled drinks and alcohol
- Tips/gratuities – It is at your discretion to tip your guide and driver as per their service quality
- Cost arising out of Flight Cancellation/road blockades/ landslides and events beyond our control
- Expenses of personal nature and any other expenses not mentioned in the above cost
- All three meals, tea and snacks for the trek
- One Trekking Expeditions Leader
- 1 Chef
- 1 Helper
- Horses and horsemen
- A medical kit
- Good quality accommodation – tents (sleeping, dining & toilet tents), insulated mats and sleeping bags. (you can also bring along your own sleeping bags if you prefer)
- All park entrance fees and trekking permits
The vehicles of Bhutan Swallowtail are all luxurious with air conditioning / heating systems catering to the comforts of our guests as well as ensuring a smooth ride over the mountainous and winding roads of Bhutan. With high ride quality and extended legroom you can enjoy the beautiful landscape from the inside of our cars. We have Toyota SUVs, Hi Ace buses and coaster buses with carrying capacity of up to 30 people in one bus. Driven by experienced and licensed drivers we will make sure you enjoy your holiday to Bhutan and the comforts of our luxurious fleet of cars.
On the trek, you will have a dedicated and experienced trekking team who will take care of all your luxury and comfort while on the trek. You will have your own sleeping tent (twin sharing basis) with sleeping bags and insulated mat, toilet tent, kitchen and dining tent. Your team along with the horses will be carrying your entire luggage and rations for the entire trek, so you will not only enjoy your hot breakfast and dinner on the mountain tops with spectacular landscape but while walking you will also have hot packed lunches.
The only document needed for your Bhutan Visa is a scan copy of your passport with a minimum validity of 6 months prior to entering Bhutan. All Bhutan tourist visa has to be applied through a local tour operator and on your behalf we will apply for your Visa and as soon as it gets approved we will send you the approved Visa, a print out of which you will have to show at the Airport while boarding your flight to Paro, Bhutan.
Compliments from Jetsuniae Tours and Travels – We are glad to offer you the following compliments from Jetsuniae Tours and Travels :
- A Traditional hot stone bath – White round stones picked up from the riversides are roasted in fire until red hot and then immersed in a wooden tub of fresh spring water sprinkled with herbs. These hot stones baths are supposed to be very curative with numerous medicinal and healing properties and has been the practice since the ancient times in Bhutan.
- Arrive at Paro International Airport
- Paro Rinpung Dzong/ Fortress of Heapedof Jewels
- National Museum
- Dungtse Lhakhang- 15th Century 3-storied temple
- Stroll through the valley
Overnight at your hotel in Paro
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery/Tiger’s Nest ( 3 hours uphill and 2 hours down)
- Kyichu Lhakhang/temple- One of the oldest temples in Bhutan
Over night at paro at your hotel
- Drive to Haa Valley – 3 hours
- Kila Goemba/Monastery
- Enroute Chelela Pass (3,988 meters/12,402 ft) – Enjoy the view of the Himalayan Mountains (hike to the top of the Pass)
- Overnight at your hotel in Haa
- Picnic lunch
- Visit the 2 temples – Lhakhang Karpo ( White temple) & Lhakhang Nagpo (Black temple)
- Stroll through the valley, visit some traditional farmhouse and interact with the villagers/farmers
Over night at haa valley at your hotel
- TREK START
- Trek: 5-6 hours walk
- Trek to Sagala Pass – 3720 meters
Overnight at Campsite below the Pass – at Sagapang
- Trek: 5 – 6 hours walk
- 360 degree view of the spectacular Himalayan mountains from the Sagala Pass
Overnight at campsite at Ningula Pass
- 4 – 5 hours walk
Overnight at campsite at Kalila Pass
- Trek: 4 – 5 hours walk
- Chelela Pass (3780 meters/12,402 ft) – Enjoy the view of the Himalayan Mountains
- Kila Goemba Nunnery
- Drive to Paro – 1 ½ hours
- Drive to Thimphu – 1 hour
- Check into your hotel – rest and relax
Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu
- Bhutan Postal Museum – make your personalized stamps with your photos and use them to send postcards to your family and friends around the world
- Memorial Chorten / Stupa – Congregation of devout Buddhists circumambulating the Chorten from dawn till dusk
- Bhutan Postal Museum – make your personalized stamps with your photos and use them to send postcards to your family and friends around the world
- KuenselPhodrang / Buddha Point – 5 meters Shakyamuni Buddha statue and view of Thimphu valley
- 1 hour hike around the Buddha Statue- Optional
- Simply Bhutan Museum – A living Museum/studio showcasing the age old culture and traditional heritage
- Tashi Chho Dzong/ Fortress of Splendid Religion – office of the Golden Throne of the Dragon King
- Craft Bazaar- a single of shops selling authentic handicrafts
- Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu
- Breakfast
- Drive to the Airport – 1hour
THANK YOU FOR VISITING AND TASHI DELEK!