Punakha – Damji – Gasa Tsachu
Punakha - Damji - Gasa Tsachu Trek
Depending on the road condition, the drive from Punakha to Damji takes about 2/3 hrs. From Punakha the road goes towards north through idyllic countryside past agricultural fields and sub tropical forest to the small village of Damji(2430mts). The trek begins with a gentle climb past the village and then follow the side of the valley with the view of Gasa Dzong and the snowcapped peaks at the background at several points. Then the trail descend down to a large stream below Gasa to Gasa Hot springs. Gasa Hot Springs and its accommodations are managed by the Jigme Dorji wangchuk National Park staffs. The hot springs are located by the bank of the stream below the Guest House. There are five pools with water temperature ranging from mild to extremely hot. People from all over Bhutan come here to relax in the restorative pools and treat themselves for many days and we can also do the same after our long day of trek. Approx. 16kms/5hrs
Trips that visit Punakha – Damji – Gasa Tsachu
- Bhutan Village TourDay 2: Paro –Punakha/Wangdue 9 days
- Snow Leopard Jomolhari TrekDay 2 & 3: Punakha & Wangdue Valley 14 days
- Bhutan Festival & Sikkim TourDay 09-10: In Punakha /Wangdue valley 17 days
- Drukyul Walking Tour BhutanDay 8-9: In Punakha & Wangdue 13 days
- Three Himalayan KingdomsDay 10: Drive to Punakha 15 days
- Bhutan Dragon Festival TourDay 7 & 8: In Punakha & Wangdue 12 days
- Window to BhutanDay 3: Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue 7 days
- Introduction of India, Bhutan & NepalDay 12: Drive to Punakha 19 days
Near Punakha – Damji – Gasa Tsachu
More to see around Punakha.
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Temples & Monasteries
Chimi Lhakhang
The temple, adorned with hundreds of prayer flags, graces the edge of a picturesque plateau overlooking fertile rice fields and river below.
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Restaurants
Chimi Lhakhang Cafeteria
A glass-walled cafeteria by Chimi Lhakhang looking over village houses and rice terraces. Bhutanese and Indian buffet with red rice; dessert, tea and coffee included.
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Temples & Monasteries
Dalay Goenpa (Nalanda Buddhist College)
Dalay Goenpa or Dalida is as well-known as Nalanda Nalanda Buddhist College in Bhutan.
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Sight
Drive from Punakha to Paro
Drive from Punakha to Paro: Takes about Approx.(3 to 4 Hrs).Distance covered is 128 KM.
