Tour name: |
Laya Gasa Trek |
Tour code: |
JTB-TR/07 |
Duration: |
18N, 19D |
Grade: |
Medium-Hard |
Max. Elevation: |
5005m |
Start: |
Drukgel Dzong, Paro |
Finish: |
Damji, Punakha |
Season: |
April to June,
September to November |
Accommodations: |
Hotel and Camping |
Day |
Activity |
Accommodations |
1 |
Arrival in Paro and site seeing |
Hotel in Paro |
2 |
Acclimatization hike to Taktshang |
Hotel in Paro |
3 |
Begin trek from Drukgel Dzong to Shana |
Camping in Shana |
4 |
Trek to Thangthangka |
Camping in Thangthangka |
5 |
Trek to Jangothang base camp |
Camping in Jangothang |
6 |
Day exploration around Jangothang |
Camping in Jangothang |
7 |
Trek to Lingzhi |
Camping in Lingzhi |
8 |
Trek to Chebisa |
Camping in Chebisa |
9 |
Trek to Shomuthang |
Camping in Shomuthang |
10 |
Trek to Tsharijathang |
Camping in Tsharijathang |
11 |
Trek to Limithang |
Camping in Limithang |
12 |
Trek to Laya |
Camping in Laya |
13 |
Trek to Koina |
Camping in Koina |
14 |
Trek to Gasa |
Camping in Gasa |
15 |
Rest day enjoying Gasa hot springs |
Camping in Gasa |
16 |
Trek ends at Gön Getsa and drive to Punakha |
Hotel in Punakha |
17 |
Drive to Thimphu |
Hotel in Thimphu |
18 |
Thimphu site seeing and drive to Paro |
Hotel in Paro |
19 |
Departure |
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Summary: This trek is an extension of the Jhomolhari base camp trek. It offers diverse flora and fauna, including an opportunity to see the blue sheep and the endemic Takin (Budorcas taxicolor), Bhutan’s National Animal. In this medium-hard grade trek we will cross at least six high passes (close to 5000m) and several smaller ones. The Laya Gasa trek is widely regarded as the most beautiful of all the treks in Bhutan. Pack ponies are arranged to carry your gear and cooks will prepare our meals, allowing you to focus on enjoying the stunning views.
For more details please contact us at: journeytobhutan@druknet.bt
