Nabji Korphu Winter Trek

The Nabji Trail is an ideal post-harvest/winter trekking open from October up to the end of March. The trail is set out in Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, a park with an ecological rich environment.  The trek starts from Riotala (1060m) and final destination Tongtongphey (1061m) are two small villages along the Trongsa- Zhemgang road, situated in the buffer area of the park at the east side of the Mangde Chhu (river). On this trek, you will possibly see the Golden Langur (Trachypithecus geei), one of the rarest primates, which can only be found in Bhutan and neighboring Assam. Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is also home to the endangered Rufous-necked Hornbill (Aceros nepalensis). More so, the trail is a superb place for birding and has a wide variety of plants and flowers found in this Himalayan area. Besides the natural beauty of the area, the area also contains cultural history, witnessed among others by the presence of a commemorative pillar in the temple of Nabji. The pillar symbolizes the occasion that peace was negotiated between the two kings (King Nauche from India and King Sindu from Bhutan) intermediated by Guru Rimpoche in the eight century The last two days of the trek will go through the homeland of the Monpa people. The small traditional villages of the Monpa community are scattered on the slope overlooking Mangde Chhu. The Monpas are thought to be the first settlers in Bhutan, the Mangde Chhu valley representing one of the earliest areas of settlement in Bhutan. The Monpas practice a mix of animistic shamanism and Buddhism.

Start of Trek          :Ritola
End of Trek           : Tongtongfey
Duration of Trek    : 5Nights / 6Days
Duration in Bhutan: 11Nights /12 Days
Season                  :January, February, March, April, October, November and December.

Day 01.Bangkok - Paro
Arrive Paro. Afternoon visit National Museum & Paro Dzong. Evening at stroll around the Paro twon. Welcome dinner and over night at hotel.

Day 02. Paro - Thimphu

Hike to Wangditshe. (1hr. 30minutes), then visit Mothithang mini zoo, to see the Takin, the National animal of Bhutan, Drupthop Lhakhang – the nunnery and Folk Heritage museum. Luch at hotel Thimphu. After lunch visit painting school, National Library and weaving center. Evening visit emporium and stroll around the Thimphu town. Over night stay at hotel Thimphu.

Day 03. Thimphu – Trongsa.
Drive to Trongsa, 6hours drive. En route visit 108 Druk Wangyel Chhorten, Wangdue Dzong, Chendebji Chhorten. Evening at leisure. Dinner and over night stay at hotel Trongsa.

Day 04. Trongsa – Nimshong
Visit Trongsa Dzong and drive to Ritola (1060m), where our trek starts.
En route we can see deers, macaques, Mangde valley and river, chorten and village. Over night camp at Nimshong village.
Altitude: 1319m, Distance 7km; Time: 3-4 hours

Day 05 Nimshong – Nabji
Visit local temple, we will trekking through the broadleaf forest, with possible sightings
of Golden Langur and Rufous-necked Hornbill. We also terraced fields of rice. The Temple of Nabji –which means ‘promising’ or ‘oath’-harbors the stone pillar to mark the peace between Bumthang and Assam Kings. In the village you can find rock remains of a blacksmith (one of the reincarnations of Pema Lingpa). Overnight at campsite surrounded by the rice fields of Nabji.
Total distance: about 13km; 4-6 hours
Altitude:1,300m, Distance: 13 km;5-6Time:

Day 06 Halt at Nabji.
We will day hike to Korphu (1636m). The hike will take about 4hours. We will visit Korphu temple- which houses the sacred relics of Pema Lingpa. We can see the farmer’s life and their houses. Evening at leisure. Dinner and over night stay at Nabji.

Day 07 Nabji – Kubdra
Todauy we will trek though the dense forest, big tree with clippers, orchid and small bamboos. We will come across an ethnic group-Monpa. Over night camp near their village. They are very happy to welcome us to the camp.
Altitude:1636m  Distance:15; Time:5-6hours

Day 08 Kubdra – Jangbi village
The  traces of Guru Rimpoche can be found along the way (foot print, dragger and
hat), temple and orchid garden. Over. We will fine more  information on the Monpas and their Cane and Bamboo Project. Over night camp at Jangbi village
Altitude: 1368m; Distance: 15km; Time; 5-6hours

Day 09Jangbi – Tongtongfey-Trongsa
Altitude: 1061m; Distance: 10km; Time: 3-4hours
Today we have to trek just about 4hours till Tongtongfey where our driver and car will wait form us to take to Trongsa. We will say good bye to our trekking staff at Tonngtongfey. If time permits, you can visit the Kuenga Rabten
Palace on the way back to Trongsa. Overnight in Trongsa

Day 10. Trongsa- Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu.
Luch pack lunch or at Wanguephodrang.
Dinner and over night stay at Thimphu.

Day 11. Thimphu - Paro
Drive to Paro and hike to Taktshang Goenpa. Afternoon visit Drukgyel dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Evening visit farmhouse for dinner,Suja (Butter Tea) and Ara (Local Alchol). . Over night stay at hotel.

Day 12. Paro – Bangkok
Morning drive to Paro International airport for your onward flight to Bangkok/Nepal/Delhi.

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