Gangtey – Rubisa Trek

1st Day
1.    Phobjikha – Suibikha

•    Starting Point – Tshikopang (2900m)
•    Lunch spot – Yaklam
•    Camp – Suibikha (3860m)
•    Time taken – 5-6 hrs.
•    Difficulty – moderate, gradual ascend
•    Attractions – beautiful landscape, flora and fauna sightings (rhododendrons, pheasants, etc.)

2nd Day
2.    Suibikha – Gogona

•    Strating point – Suibikha pass (3860m)
•    Lunch spot – Pangeymo
•    Camp – Gogona (2950m)
•    Time taken – 4-5 hrs.
•    Difficulty – moderate, gradual descend
•    Attractions – beautiful landscape, flora and fauna sightings, visit to Gogona cheese factory, possibility for traditional; hot stone bath since the village has a source for Menchu (mineral water)

3rd Day
Other option: Drive straight to Gogona from Phobjikha and start trekking from Gogona

3.    Gogona – Khotokha

•    Starting point – Gogona Village
•    Lunch spot –
•    Camp – Khotokha (2600m)
•    Time taken – 5 hrs.
•    Difficulty – moderate/ easy
•    Attractions – Scenic beauty (view of Jumolhari can be sighted from Shoblaa pass, for example), Khotokha Valley, Black necked cranes during season, potential day hike destinations (valley surrounded by many monasteries and temples)

4th Day

4.    Khotokha – Rubisa (Wangdue)

•    Starting point – Khotokha
•    Lunch spot –
•    Camp – Rubisa/ Wangdue Phodrang
•    Time taken – 5-6 hrs.
•    Difficulty – moderate
•    Attractions – beautiful valley of Wangdue and parts of Punakha can be sighted from almost all parts of the trail, with magnificent view of Jumolhari, Gangkar Puensum and other snow capped mountain ranges

Since the route is new, interested tour operators may contact Mr. Khandu (local contact) for further information on the route. His contact number is 1762 7381