Wild East Rodungla Trek - Apr-May, Sept- early
Oct (18 days inclusive of the
Arrival and departure days)
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01: Arrive by Druk-air - Paro transfer to Hotel in Paro.
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02: Paro – Thimphu Paro sightseeing pm drive to Thimphu O/N
hotel in Thimphu.
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03: Thimphu - Sightseeing O/N at Hotel in Thimphu
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04: Thimphu - Trongsa drive to Trongsa evening visit the
Trongsa dzong O/N at hotel in Trongsa.
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05: Trongsa - Bumthang sightseeing O/N at Lodge in Bumthang.
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06: Bumthang – Nganglhakhang the route takes you through
the agricultural fields till the camp site. Alt. 2800m. dist. 20km. Time 5
to 6 hours.
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07: Nganlhakhang - Ugyencholing morning visit Nganlhakhang
then climb gradually to Phephela pass alt. 3353m. The trail takes you
through the beautiful forest area till you reach the camp site. Alt.2850m.
dist. 22km. 6 to 7 hours.
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08: Ugyencholing - Phokpey the trails take you through the
bamboos, hemlock and finally up to the alpine forests. Camp at alt. 3600m.
dist. 17km. Time 5 to 6 hours.
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09: Phokpey - Ungar continue trek through the alpine forests
and some of the mountain valleys till the camp site. Alt. 2900m. dist. 20km.
Time 6 to 7 hours.
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10: Ungar - Tashila the trail, winds up and down till the
village at Drula. Visit the 7th century Khaine lhakhang enroute.
Camp at alt. 2590m. dist. 21km. Time 7 to 8 hours.
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11: Tashila - Lhuntshi proceed to Lhuntshi and visit the
dzong. After lunch leisure
time. Overnight camp.
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12: Lhuntshi - Memji the trail takes you through the valleys
till Kuri Zam. Continue climb up through the paddy fields and villages.
Overnight camp. Dist. 16km. Time 4 to 5 hours.
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13: Memji - Pemi continue uphill through the thick forests
overlooking the mountain vews. Camp at alt. 2400m. dist. 20km. 6 to 7 hours.
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14: Pemi - Taupang continue upto Dongla where you will have
the fascinating mountain views. Descent through thick evergreen forests till
you reach camp site . dist. 21km. Time 6 to 7 hours.
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15: Taupang - Yangtsi is the longest trek. Gradually go
downhill till yangtshi through the chirpine and hardwood forests till camp
site. Dist. 24km. Time 9 to 10 hours. End of treks.
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16: Yangtsi - Tashigang drive to Tashigang and visit the
Tashigang Dzong. Overnight at lodge in Tashigang.
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17: Tashigang - Samdrup Jongkhar drive to Samdrup Jonkhar, enroute
visit the weaving center at Khaling, Womrong Lhakhang and the fascinating
views of the mountains. Overnight at hotel in Samdrup jonkhar.
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18: Samdrup Jongkhar - Gauhati for departure