Trek Rating: Moderate. Season: March - April - May - June, September
- October - & November Duration: 19 Nights / 20 Days
HIGHLIGHTS: This is one of the treks
that will always rank as one of Bhutan's finest treks. The
route offers fantastic mountain views at close range including
Mt. Gangchey Ta (Tiger's mounatain), mother of the female
river flowing through Punakha valley. Renowned for its diversity
in Himalayan flora and Fauna. Numerous isolated dzong and
scattered settlements including the outlandish village of
Laya, a unique culture of its own provide a great deal of
cultural interest. Though remote, the Laya region is time
here will be delightful. The trek will end with a dip at the
Gasa Tshachu (hot spring) relaxing every bone in your body,
and the memories of the special trek will stay with you for
a lifetime.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Paro. Transfer to hotel Alt. 2200m. Day 02: Paro sightseeing. Overnight at hotel. Day 03: Trek start: Drugyal Dzong - Shana 16 kms 6
hrs. Camp at Alt. 2800m. Day 04: Shana - Sai Thangthangkha 24 kms 8/9 hrs. Camp
at Alt. 3800m. Day 05: Soi Thangthangkha - Jangothang 12 kms 4/5 hrs.
Camp at Alt. 4050m. Day 06: Jangothang - Lingshi 18 kms 7/8 hrs. Climb
over Nyele la pass Alt. 4700 m. Camp. Day 07: Lingshi - Chebisa 14 kms 4/5 hrs. Camp Alt.
3900m. Day 08: Chebisa - Shomuthang 16kms 7/8hrs. Climb over
Guba la pass Alt 4600m. Camp. Day 09: Shomuthang - Tobluthang 18 kms 8/9 hrs. Climb
over Jari la pass Alt. 4650m. Camp. Day 10: Robluthang - Limithnag 16 kms. 8/9 hrs. Climb
over Shinje la pass Alt 4950m. Camp. Day 11: Limithang - Laya 13 kms. 5/6 hrs. Camp Alt.
3850m. Day 12: Laya halt, Explore the Laya village. Day 13: Laya - Koina 18 kms, 6/7 hrs. Camp Alt. 3500m. Day 14: Koina - Gasa hot spring 19 kms, 7/8 hrs. Camp
Alt. 2200m. Day 15: Rest day at Gasa hot spring. Day 16: Gasa - Goen Damji 18 kms. 6/7 hrs Camp Alt.
2000m. Day 17: Goen Damji - Tashithang 15 kms. 5/6 hrs. Trek
ends where Loyal coach will drive you to Wangdiphodrang hotel. Day 18: Wangiphodrang sightseeing & drive to Thimpu
70 kms Overnight at hotel. Day 19: Thimpu sightseeing and drive to Paro. Overnight
at hotel. Day 20: Air port transfer for final departure.
