Bhutan Sagala Trek

Bhutan Sagala Trek

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Tour Overview

Sagala trek starts from Haa valley to Paro, cross through beautiful meadows, virgin forests rich in flora and fauna. One of the main highlight of the trek is the absolutely gorgeous view from the Pass, with the Mount Jhomolhari, Mount Drageygang, Drugyal Dzong and the Taktsang Monastery on one side and Haa valley on the other. Beside you will have opportunity to visit to get connected history, lifestyle of local people and culture of Bhutan. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • The highlight of this trek is the gorgeous view from the Pass, You will see Mount Jhomolhari, Mount Drageygang, Drugyal Dzong, and the Taktsang Monastery on one side and Haa Valley on the other.

  • The Sagala Trek is also known as the “Haa Planters’ Trail” because, in the past, this was the route taken by Haa’s rice planters to help the Paro people grow and harvest rice. Few tourists travel to the Haa Valley, and the Sagala trek is the perfect way to discover the beauty of Haa Valley. It is a stunning three-day journey up a mountain trail that separates the Haa and Paro valleys. Discover the wilderness in all its many hues and at its breathtaking finest as you meander through lovely meadows and virgin forests abundant in flora and fauna. Enjoy the stunning Panoramic view of Paro and Haa. Stroll through quiet, charming towns with around 8 homes each, and make a halt.The highlight of this trek is the gorgeous view from the Pass, You will see Mount Jhomolhari, Mount Drageygang, Drugyal Dzong, and the Taktsang Monastery on one side and Haa Valley on the other. -- ...more ...less

  • Haa: Valley, Mountains, Floral and Fauna

Places You'll See

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Itinerary

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Day 1 : Paro

Location: Paro

Accommodation: Hotel, Homestay

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

On arrival at the Paro International Airport you will be welcomed by your tour guide and driver. After checking into your hotel, visit the impressive Rinpung Dzong/fortress of Heaped Jewels, a fine example of the ostentatious Bhutanese art and architecture. Located above the Dzong is the National Museum showcasing various artifacts and relics of ancient Bhutan.
In the evening visit a traditional farmhouse replete with paddy fields, vegetable garden and farm animals. Enjoy a hot stone bath in a wooden tub, get some cooking tips and help in preparing your dinner which you will eat in the traditional Bhutanese style with the whole family.
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Day 2 : Taktsang Monastery/Tiger’S Nest/ Acclimatizing Hike– The Highlight Of Your Holiday To Bhutan

Location: Paro

Accommodation: Hotel, Resort, Homestay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Your highlight of the tour and a day excursion to one of the most petrified sites in Bhutan, Taktsang Monastery / Tiger’s Nest which is about 3 hours uphill and 2 hours down. It is located around 900 meters above the Paro valley. In the 8th Century Guru Padmasambhava – the patron saint of Buddhism established the most sacred place in Bhutan and meditated with his consort Khandro Yeshey Tshogyal. It is believed that Guru flew on a female tigress in pursuit of a demon which he subdued at the current site of the Monastery. You can have your lunch, tea/snacks at the cafeteria midway. Before you drive back to your hotel visit the Kyichu Lhakhang/temple, one of the oldest temples built in the 7th Century by the Tibetan King Songsten Gyembo.If you wish you can go for a stroll through the valley or rest in hotel.

Day 3 : Paro – Haa Valley (3 Hrs)

Location: Ha

Accommodation: Hotel, Resort, Homestay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive on to Haa valley which is about 2 and half hours drive over the Chelela Pass at 3,988 meters (12,402 ft). From the top, the Pass offers a spectacular view of both Haa and Paro valley on both sides. Your guide will also point out majestic Himalayan Mountains of Bhutan seen from here. The national flower of Bhutan, the Blue Poppy and other exotic highland flowers and orchids grow in the wild and are a beautiful sight in spring.The Kila Gomba Nunnery below the Pass is also located on a cliffside and consists of several small temples and retreat huts. The nuns here live in a self imposed isolation either in meditation or chanting and reading the holy scriptures. From the pass drive for an hour till you reach the picturesque and remote Haa valley. Excursion of Haa valley is truly an off the beaten path experience and has been only recently introduced into the coffers of tourism in Bhutan. Even though Haa is an exclusive destination excursion of Haa still remains on the fringes of mainstream tourism and is not much visited by tourists. Stroll through the valley, visit few shops, interact with the locals and enjoy your visit and stay at a traditional farmhouse with all modern facilities and amenities.

Day 4 : Haa – Sagala

Location: Ha

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, tea and snacks

From Talung (3000m), trail ascends gradually along Halung chhu (locally known as Makhang chhu) through Blue Pine (Pinus wallichiana) and Fir (Abies densa) forests onwards to Sagala. You reach to Chagdo Zampa (3180m) after crossing Hatsho Thangka (summer grazing ground of Talung village) and see a rock with twin eyes and distorted mouth. It is believed that a Tibetan saint, Thangtong Gyalpo, in the 14th century subdued Nyela Thi Ngi Tana Rinchen (demon) at Khadey Gom and got turned into this rock. Since then travelers have no fear of the demon.After a breathtaking climb uphill, you can stop for picnic lunch at Khadey Gom (3280m), a meadow covered with blooming Iris, Primula, Aster, etc. Then you continue uphill to Sagala camp (3600m) below Sagala pass.The view of Mt. Jomolhari (7326m), other mountain peaks, Haa, Paro valleys and Paro Tak Tshang is spectacular on the clear day from Sagala Pass (3700m) which takes three quarter of an hour walk from the camp.Sagala is ideal for bird watching in the morning and evening. There are chances to spot feeding Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejans) and Blood Pheasant (Ithaginis cruentus) and the likelihood of spotting Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster) along this trail.

Day 5 : Sagala - Nyingula

Location: Ha

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea and snacks

Walking Distance: 5 to 6 hours, Camp Altitude:3,874 mMorning trek is mostly along the ridges. After lunch, the trail ascends and descends through rhododendron scrubs all the way to Nyingungla camp. Rhododendron lepidotum could be seen in late bloom. The trail is covered with flowers of Meconopsis simplicifolia, Iris, many species of Aster, Primula kingii, Cynanthus lobatus, many species of Bistorta, two three species of Aconitum, Thalictrum cheldonii, many species of Pedicularis, Lillium nanum etc. There may be possibility of seeing Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus), Blood pheasant (Ithaginis cruentus), Hill Patridge (Arborophila torqueola) and Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan satyra), Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster), Sambar (Cervus unicolor) and Goral (Nemorhaedus goral) along the trail.Before reaching the camp, you may come across a herder camp and cattle. Nyingungla camp is very beautiful site at 3874m, from where you can view Mt. Jomolhari, Bjichu Drake, Haa valley and Paro Taktsang.

Day 6 : Nyingula-Chele La Pass (Trek End)

Location: Paro

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea and snacks

The trail ascends and descends along the ridges through Fir (Abies densa) and Larch (Larix griffithii) forest and Rhododendron scrubs. The trail is covered with colourful Iris, Bistorta, Primula, Meconopsis paniculata (yellow Bhutan Sagala Trek from Paropoppy), many species of Pedicularis, Corydalis spp., Rhododendrons, etc. The Kalila Pass (3770m) is also covered in blanket of flowers. This is another chance to see the view of Mt Jomolhari (7326m) and Bjichu Drake (6794m) on a clear weather.The trail leads through Fir forest and climbs up to Gung Karpo ridge at 4000m and follows the ridge before descending down to Chelela Pass through Rhododendron scrubs. The view of snow-clad peaks and mountain ranges are spectacular. All along the trail, you can find colourful flowers of Rhododendrons, many species of Pedicularis, Blue, Yellow Poppy, Iris, Bistorta, Berberis, Buddleja colveilei, many species of Asters, red Primula, Primula gracilipes, Primula capitata var capitata, Primula sikkimensis and Edel weiss. Chelela is also ideal for bird watching where you may have chance to spot Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan satyra), Blood Pheasant (Ithaginis cruentus), Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos), Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis), Rock Pigeon (Columba iivia), Himalayan Griffon (Gyps himalaynsis), Eurasian Sparrow Hawk ( Accipiter nisus), Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), Black face Laughing Thrush (Garrulax affinis); Spotted Laughing Thrush (Garrulax ocellatus) and other ground thrushes and many small birds. Trek time from Gung Karpo to Chelela road head is about four to five hours.Your driver and tour vehicle awaits you for pick up towards hotelOvernight in Paro

Day 7 : Paro To Thimphu

Location: Thimphu

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea and snacks

Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Thimphu beginning with a visit to the National Memorial
Chorten depicting the Buddhist faith in the form of paintings and statues. This temple was first
initiated by the Third King as a protection from the negative elements of modernization. The
Royal Queen Mother completed it as a memorial stupa for the Third King who passed away in
the year 1972. You will also visit the 12th century Changangkha Temple and Drubthob
monastery housing the Zilukha Nunnery. If there is time, you may visit
Takin Reserve , the national animal of Bhutan, and Tashichho Dzong. Overnight at your hotel in
Thimphu.

Day 8 : Departure

Location: Paro International Airport

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast in the hotel, then drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination.

What's Included

  • 1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

    You will be provided with Mineral water throughout the tour

  • Accommodation

    01 double room sharing basis

  • All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

    internal flight not included

  • Country Entry Visas

    Yes, we will get it done for you

  • Drinks with Meals

    water will be provided but beverages, you have to pay.

  • Entrance Fees

    All tour attraction mentioned in itinerary are inclusive in the tour cost.

  • Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

  • Fully Guided

    English speaking guide

  • Local Taxes

  • Meals – Full Board

    Most of the meals served are buffet.

What's Not Included

  • International Travel

  • Game Drives on Safari

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • Travel Insurance, Beverages, Laundry,

    mandatory to have travel insurance

  • laundry

    Not included in tour cost

  • Drinks and Beverages

    Not included in tour cost

  • Medical Insurance

    Mandatory to get medical insurance if you are trekking in Bhutan.

Mode of Transport

Walking

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  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    other than Airlines Luggage Allowance, there is no limit to luggage that ca be bought on the tour

  • when is Sagale trek season ?

    March, April, May, September, October, and November

  • Why travel with us?

    1. We are home based and we know Bhutan well.2. Expertise & Teamwork- The secret to our success 3. Your interest is our business 4. Flexible tour

  • Do I need a visa to visit Bhutan?

    After you’ve arranged your trip and paid the SDF, the actual processing of a Bhutan visa is little more than a formality. After you’ve made your tour payment and have sent a digital photograph, scan of your passport photo page, and proof of your (mandatory) travel insurance, the agency will email you a copy of your visa authorization after a few days. The visa itself costs US$40 and will likely be bundled with the overall tour price. Visas are not issued by embassies overseas but rather stamped into your passport upon arrival at Paro airport after you present your visa-authorization letter. At land borders, you will meet your guide at the crossing; they will process the visa for you as you wait. After the work and cost of making all the other arrangements, the process of obtaining a visa for Bhutan is quite stress-free. ...more ...less

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    World Tour Plan was established in 2013 by a team of true professionals with years of experience and capacity in the tourism and hospitality industry. Emblazoned with our mission of being ‘At its best for Travelers’ we endeavor to make each one of your visits a truly special one. ...more ...less

  • How do I get to Bhutan?

    There are a number of airports where you can fly into Bhutan from (Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Bodh Gaya, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Guwahati, Singapore and Mumbai.). At present two carriers operate to Bhutan, Drukair and Bhutan Airlines. Also, there are three land border crossings which you can travel into the kingdom overland. All crossings are along the Indian border only – Phuentsholing, Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar.

Reviews of this operator

Chris (Tripadvisor reviewer)  

Simply the best

30-Sep-2023

I participated in the Best of Bhutan tour by World Tour Plan with a one day add on. I have visited 165 countries and have looked forward to visiting Bhutan and was not disappointed. It was a beautiful country, my favorite so far, and the itinerary was excellent as were the selected hotels. Most significantly, my guide, Tenzin, and my driver were superb. Their English was excellent and they were fun, flexible and knowledgeable. I can not recommend them more highly. ...more ...less

Guest from America
Vinay  

Best travel experience for a life time...

01-Sep-2024

The exciting flight to and from Bhutan, the air views of the Himalayan range is as impressive as the landing at Paro airport. Tour guide was knowledgeable, excellent driver, exceptional hotels and farm house, very friendly people in an incredibly beautiful country. The Punakha Dzong was breathtakingly beautiful. The hike to the Tiger's nest and the views through the rhododendron forests to the monastery were stunning. I enjoyed the luxury of travelling alone and not having to pay a single supplement. I could ask the driver to stop whenever I wanted to take photos and add a few stops at places I'd read about. World Tour Plan is a well-equipped company and professional in their service, we didn’t regret booking this tour with them. ...more ...less

Guest from New Delhi
JoJo  

Thrilling experience in Bhutan

04-May-2022

It was a 6 days trip.Sunita was my guide.She was very friendly,kind&courteous.It was an amazing trip&very well organised by World Tour Plan. I had a great time with them.i just loved the beauty of bhutan.Everything about bhutan was exciting especially trekking to the tiger's nest monastery.It cannot be explained only experienced.Memories of my trip is still with me &i hope to return again with the same World Tour Plan. ...more ...less

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Phuong Pham (Google Reviewer)  

Bhutan has so much to...

14-Dec-2024

Bhutan has so much to offer: breathtaking scenery, peaceful monasteries/temples, beautiful fortresses, friendliest people, history, and unique food. World Tour Plan makes your time in and traverse through Bhutan seamless. They were very responsive to questions before and after booking. They accommodated special requests such as visiting a festival or stops not listed in the itinerary. The nine day itinerary in Bhutan was perfectly planned and I truly enjoyed each and every site visited. Namgay, guide, and Yeshi, driver, were wonderful. They took care of us like family and always made sure we were well taken care of. My time in Bhutan was magical and relaxing and World Tour Plan’s expert planning, Namgay, and Yeshi ensured I had that full experience. Highly recommend! ...more ...less

Leo  

Best Tour

01-Sep-2024

I am just back home and felt really good choosing World Tour Plan to arrange my trip to the land of happiness - Bhutan. All the arrangement were done keeping in mind my requirements. As I had chosen to do this trip during the month of December weather was pleasant and trip went smooth. Would surely recommend this travel company “World Tour Plan” to my friend and family. ...more ...less

Guest from Australia
Wangmeng (Tourradar reviewer)  

Amazing trip by World Tour Plan

30-Nov-2023

I cannot express how incredible my experience was. From booking my tour the tour experience itself, I’ve greatly appreciated all the staff who made my trip so special. The owner of World Tour Plan helped with my visa and flight and continued to answer any questions I had throughout my trip. My guide and driver were exceptional. They truly went above and beyond my expectations and took note of my interests and tailored my experience to my preferences. I cannot say enough good things, and I highly recommend this experience to anyone else who may be interested. I came to Bhutan as a tourist, and I left with so so many friends and hope to return soon. Thanks again! ...more ...less

Guest from America
Chrish (Tripadvisor)  

Outstanding family vacation

01-Sep-2024

We had the best trip to Bhutan and our guide Tashi was wonderful. My wife, daughters (9 and 11 years old) and I saw so much of Bhutan in four days and enjoyed every minute of it from the Tiger's Nest to the Dzong in Punakha. We cannot recommend World Tour Plan enough and will DEFINITELY go through them when we come back to Bhutan and when we visit India in the future. We were treated so well and the entire trip was fun, informative and safe. Thank you World Tour Plan and Tashi. Oh, and our driver. He was steady behind the wheel and super helpful. Both were great with the kids as well. When our flight was delayed, Tashi figured out a way to squeeze in extra things here and there. When my 11 year old got sick, Tashi and our driver were very helpful to the point of the driver taking her clothes into Paro to get washed dried while we were up at the Tiger's Nest. ...more ...less

Guest from Australia
Tracy Y  

Excellent tour!!!

01-Sep-2024

We are back after two long week tour. Everything was way more than what we expected. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and driver was experience at his service. We being very particular about food, we were taken to restaurant which suits our taste and ofcourse, food was taken care by us. We had a nice wonderful holiday to be precise experience for a life time. Point to note: if you are planning to visit in and around January, make sure to carry more warm clothes,hat, socks and the last two to three pair of shoes. Weather seems unpredictable. ...more ...less

Guest from America
Joseph  

Best tour operator in Bhutan

31-May-2024

It was a great experience travelling to Bhutan. Moreover the facilities provided by the company was excellent. The guide and the driver who came for the airport pickup was humble and had very good work ethics.They accompanied me throughout my tour in Bhutan. The hotel i halted,had best hospitality. The places i visited were very beautiful, rich in natural resources. The valleys, mountains and the rivers were breathtaking . The company had planned my visit very wisely. I got to see different ethnic group of Bhutanese people , who were very down to earth. The tour operator is very professional to have managed everything in limited time and not to forget it was worth the money. so guys you can go for WORLD TOUR PLAN , they are the best to render their service . I thank the Tour Operator of World Tour Plan for organizing the amazing trip. I enjoyed my tour. Thank you! ...more ...less

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yeshi jamtsho (Google Reviewer)  

Our trip to eastern Bhutan...

24-May-2014

Our trip to eastern Bhutan was awesome! The world tour plan company did a great job tailoring the itinerary to us with seamless service. We did not have any issues with travel logistics. The travel company set us up with great tour guides, hotels, villas, and transfers were easy wherever we were. Suggestions were made on different places to eat and see while in the different cities and regions. Very happy with everything that the travel company did for us. It made our trip very stress free. Thanks. ...more ...less

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Bhutan Sagala Trek

8 Days Starting in Thimphu and ending in Paro

Visiting: Paro, Ha, Thimphu

Tour operator:

World Tour Plan

Tour code:

WTP1002

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 20

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

12-75

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

Activities:

Hiking, Trekking, Walking

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