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Trip Introduction

Gasa hot spring trek is very famous among Bhutanese and outsider because of hot spring. As hot spring got very high medicinal value. People believe taking a bath in hot spring can cure disease. Therefore many Bhutanese people prefer to go this trek in autumn once they have harvested their farming. Among the Bhutanese for these trek treatment of their disease rather for trekking. They spend almost weeks, relaxing in the hot spring, enjoying the delicious meals and having lots of fun among themselves. The trek starts from Damji and vice versa.

 

What's included

  • Four nights accommodation in a three star Hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast. This will be for the Two nights before trek and Two nights after trek.

  • Airport arrival and Departure with private tourist vehicle.

  • Applicable Airport Taxes.

  • Accommodation with all meals in 3 star hotels and on trek.

  • Transportation during the Tour as well as on trek.

  • Professional guide, driver chauffeur, cooks, waiters.

  • Mineral water throughout the Trip.

  • Royalty and taxes

What's excluded

  • Travel Insurance charges and other emergencies fee.

  • Cost of foreign exchange for personal expenses;

  • Expenses of personal nature, personal trekking aids, mini bar in the room, Laundry, telephone bills, tips, gratuities etc.

  • First Aids Kids (personal)

  • Surcharges applicable during Conventions, Special Events and Trade fairs.

  • Day 1

    Kathmandu Arrival(1360m)

    You will be warmly greeted by well Nepal at your arrival at Tribhuwan Intrenational Airport Kathmandu. Our representative will picked up you and about a 45 minut bus journey to the heart of the city and check in to Hotel there is time for a cup of tea, shower and then a chance to see the tourist district of Kathmandu by night as we go for dinner before an early night!

  • Day 2

    Kathmandu Sightseeing(1360m)

    This is your Kathmandu sightseeing day and prepatation day too. You will visit Kathmandu Durbar square, a in-createable wooden house, palace and temple, (a world heritage site) and Swayambhunath (also a world heritage siit) which a Buddhist stupa and Monastery, which over 2000 years old and one of the oldest in the world. Here is a great chance to see across the valleys, see some monkey and begin to learn about this fascinating ccountry. If you need anything before heading out then you have to shopping on this day. Here is short briefing about trip in given and pre tour discussion is done with your leader and members. Feel free to ask any questions regarding your tour

  • Day 3

    Kathmandu to Paro

    The flight into Paro (2280m/7524ft) you will have explore spectacular flight over the Himalays of Nepal. In the clear weather, magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks give way to the verdant greens of Paro valley. The first gift from Bhutan is the cool, clean fresh air as we step out of the plane. After clearing customs and visa control you are receive by Norden Adventure representative and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure with a walk through the main streets of Paro. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Paro.

  • Day 4

    Paro Halt

    Today is hike to Takshang Monastry. Request your guide to start early in morning. To reach at cafeteria before, so that you will not suffer in sun heat. Depending on your hike, Lunch will order by guide either at cafeteria or in Town. After lunch visit ruin Drukgyel dzong and Kichu temple one very oldest monument in the country.

  • Day 5

    Paro - Thimphu

    After breakfast visit Ta Dzong, built in the 17th century as a watch tower for the Paro Dzong. This Dzong was converted into the National Museum in 1968. The museum boasts antique Thangka, textiles, weapons and armour, household objects and rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts. Below the museum is the Rimpung Dzong, built in 17th century to defend the valley against Tibetan invaders. The Dzong, is now used as an administration center and school for monks. A short walk below the Dzong, takes you across a traditional cantilever bridge and drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The drive will take around one hour. Thimphu has a population of about 100,000.The town is made up of just three lines of shops and is the only capital in the world without traffic lights. In afternoon visit Folk Heritage Museum founded in 2003 by Queen mother. It displays the utensil and real life of Bhutanese ancient lifes. Visit handmade paper factory and Evening walk around Thimphu town. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Thimphu.

  • Day 6

    Thimphu – Punakha.

    Morning depart to Punakha. Leaving Thimphu the road climbs steeply through the forest of pine and cedar, festooned with hanging lichen high up near Dochula pass (3,050 m). This pass often offers panoramic views of the Himalayan mountain ranges and the place is marked with 108 stupas. After stopping for tea and the view, we descend along a series of hairpin bends to the fertile valley of Punakha. On the way visit Chimi Lhakhang the temple of fertility. The hike takes only 15 walk from road. Your guide will tell you humorist history about the divine mad man and significant of temple for Bhutanese society. After lunch visit Punakha Dzong, winter seat of the Je Khenpo and the Monk Body, remarkably located between the rivers of the Mo (Female) Chu and Pho (Male) Chu. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Punakha.

  • Day 7

    Punakha – Damji – Gasa Tsachu

    Depart to Damji to start your trekking. Your will through beautiful forest and some settlement. You will also enjoy paranomic view of beautiful landscape of Gasa and Gasa dzong perch on beautiful ridge of Gasa valley. You will see Gasa dzong in front you but it is not ending point, you have put little afford to reach there. Your nigh will be Gasa Taschu, have fun and relax your time in the Hot Spring. Overnight: camp at Gas Tsachu. Altitude: 2240m, Distance: 15 Km, Time: 4-5Hrs.

  • Day 8

    Gasa Tsachu Halt.

    Today you have option to stay at Taschu or to go for excursion with pack luch. From yoursite it takes two hours walk to reach Gasa village and visit Gasa dzong which is in remoteness of countryside. After excursion, once you are in campsite. Spend your time with hot spring.

  • Day 9

    Gasatsachu – Damji – Punakha.

    Right after breakfast depart back to Punkha via Damji, where our car and driver will be waiting for us. Say good bye to our trekking staff at Damji and drive to Punakha On the way visit local farm house to get idea how Bhutanese local people are spending their life as a simple farmer. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Punakha.

  • Day 10

    Punakha – Paro.

    Depart to Paro right after breakfast. Stop at Dochula for tea and snacks as your journey is quite long. Spend few minute at Dochula pass for photo if there is clear weather. En-route visit Simtokha dzong one of lodest among 20 dzong in the country and proceed to Punkha.Drive to Paro. Dinner and overnight: Hotel in Paro.

  • Day 11

    Depature from Paro Aiport to Kathmandu.

    After breakfast our representative will help you with the exit formalities and bid you farewell. and in Kathmandu will be our representative to picked you at hotel.

  • Day 12

    Kathmandu Tour

    Today is your free day at Kathmandu you are free to enjoy any of the services and facilities at Kathmandu like sports, Game, shoppings, restaurant and bars and get your beloved and close one a memory of Nepal. You will be organized a great Nepali Dinner program with your crew member and then Enjoy.

  • Day 13

    Depature Home

    Your Gasa hot spring,Trek Via Nepal come to an end today! There is nothing to do than trade emails to travel friends and agencies, also organize your photos, On our wy to home we will have plently of time to plan our next adventure trip in the wanderful country of Nepal. Enjoy the service.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please be aware that your safety while in Nepal is our number one propriety.  All itineraries are subject to change if there are safety concerns, health concerns of people in the group and/or weather concerns.  This will be decided by the trek leader but we will always discuss the options with the group where possible to ensure peoples wishes are taken into account, however, the Treks leader decision is final.

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Equipments

Equipment Check – List

 

What clothing and equipment to take is one of the things that people worry the most about!  We can advise you and help you and it does, of course, depend on the time of year, the area, the altitude and how many days you are trekking/climbing. When you arrive in Kathmandu we will go through all your equipment to ensure that it is correct for your trip. In Thamel (the tourist area of Kathmandu where you will be staying) there is an abundance of shops selling equipment and clothing so if anything is forgotten it can easily be sourced. It is also possible to hire climbing equipment and also items such as down jackets, and sleeping bags saving you a large purchase.

 

The following equipment list is suggested and necessary for both camping and tea house treks. Use this list as a guideline. The basic checklist should help you with your packing for any of our trips. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your clothing equipment down to a minimum. Your packed trek bag should weigh no more than 15kg. Please remember this is just a checklist and you do not necessarily need to bring everything that is listed below.

 

GENERAL CHECKLIST

The following basic checklist should help you with your packing for any of our trips. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your clothing equipment down to a minimum. Your packed trek bag should weigh no more than 15 kilograms. Please remember this is just a checklist and you do not necessarily need to bring everything that is listed below. Use your own experience and judgment to make your decision.

-Light and expedition weight thermal tops.

-Fleece jacket or pullover.

-fleece wind –stopper Jacket (optional)

-Waterproof  shell jacket (preferably breathable fabric)

-Lightweight thermal gloves.

-Underwear (4)

-Shorts (2)

-Lightweight cotton long trousers/pants.

-Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms.

-Sun hat or Scarf.

-Warm fleece hat or light balaclava.

-T-shirt (2)

-Thin, lightweight (inner socks) (4).

-Sunglasses with UV protection.

-Sleeping bag rated to 0 degrees ¾ season

-Headlamp (eg Petzl) Spare bulbs and batteries.

-Small padlock to lock trek bag.

-Basic first aid kit(see First aid medicine bellow)

-Plastic bags –for keeping items dry inside trek bag.

-Daypack ( 35 to 40 litters/ 2500 to 3000 cubic inches.)

-Camping mattress, eg Thermarest pad.

-water bottles.

-Toiletries.

-Small wash towel.

-Footwear, appropriate to the trip.

-Waterproof shell trousers/pants. (Preferably  breathable fabric)

 

TREKKING  CHECKLIST

In addition to the items listed in our general checklist you will need to take the following on your trekking trip:

-Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer.

-Down vest and/ or jacket (optional).

-Fleece or wool trousers/ pants.

-Trekking/ hiking boots with spare laces.

-Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)

– Footwear for around camp, eg running shoes and /or sandals.

-Gaiters (optional).

-Telescopic trekking/ ski poles (optional)

 

MOUNTAINEERING / CLIMBING CHECKLIST

In addition to the checklists for general trekking equipment above, and depending  on the trip you have chosen, various items of mountaineering equipment may also be required, eg:

-Plastic boots and crampons (preferably step – in bindings ) with front points.

-Mountaineering  Safety harness.

-Mountaineering  Ice axe(60 to 75 cms long – depending on your height and personal preference).

-120 cms (4ft) climbing sling and to locking and unlocking caravans.

-Telescopic ski – sticks (optional).

-Prussik loops.

-Climbing helmet (optional).

-Jumper (Ascender & Descender).

-Pocket Knife.

-Headlamp.

-Mattress.

-Rope and Snow bars.

-Ice crew.

-High altimeter.

 

Most if not all of this equipment will be needed for any trip that crosses steep, snow-covered ground, or which includes sections of glacier travel. Our recommendation that you take no more than fifteen kilos of trekking equipment dose not include your plastic boots, ice axe, Crampons otherness/carabiners. During the trek, climbing hard wear will be carried separately from your trek bag, in group bags until needed.

 

EQUIPMENT  RENTAL

To minimize your expense outlay for trekking and climbing equipment you may never use again, equipment rental and buying is possible in Kathmandu. You find them a lot cheaper than you find in Europe and the USA. Shops in Thamel offer a wide range of equipment available for rent and buy. Here is some cost which gives you an idea of the cost to rent in Kathmandu.

-Sleeping bags.

-Down Jackets.

-All-purpose mountaineering Ice axe (60 – 70 cms)

-Ice hummer.

-Climbing Harness.

-2 looking Carabiners, Climbing Sling.

-12 – point Crampons.

-Plastic Climbing boots.

-Helmet.

 

FIRST AID MEDICINE

-Bandage for Sprains.

-Plaster/ Band-aids.

-Iodine or Water filter(optional)

-Moleskin/ Second skin – for blisters.

-Antiseptic ointment for cuts.

-Anti-bacterial throat lozenges (with antiseptic)

-Aspirin/ paracetamol- general painkiller.

-Oral rehydration salts.

-Broad-spectrum antibiotic (norfloxacin or ciprofloxacin).

-Anti  – diarrhoea medication (antibiotic).

-Diarrhoea stopper (Imodium – optional).

-Antibiotic for Giardia or similar microbe or bacteria.

-Diamox  (Altitude sickness – can be bought in Kathmandu.

-Sterile Syringe set (anti-AIDS precaution).

– For more details please see our staying healthy topic.

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    Trip Facts

    Trip Code

    Gasa Hot Spring Trek

    Trip Duration

    12 Days

    Meal

    Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

    Destination

    Paro - Thimphu – Gasa Region

    Transportation

    Ground transportation

    Group Size

    From 1

    Accommodation

    Lodge, Tea House and Camping

    Season

    March / May, September / December

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