Laya/Gasa Trek

This trek is an extension of Jhomolhari trek and offers a bewildering variety of flora and fauna, picturesque landscape and high passes, herds of blue sheep and spectacular view of Jhomolhari and Jichu Drake. The route also takes you to traverse through different villages with unusual culture and traditions, which will immensely make you to come into close contact with the people and the country.

Season: From April to June and mid September to mid November.
Altitude: 5005 m
Duration: 15 Nights/16 Days (Trek - 13 days)

Day 01

Arrive Paro and transfer to hotel for the overnight halt.

Day 02

Starts trek from Drukgyel Dzong to Shana ( about 5-6 hrs trek). Overnight camping at Shana.

Day 03

Shana to Thangthangka (about 6-7 hrs trek). Overnight camping at Thangthangka.

Day 04

Thangthangka to Jangothang (about 7-8 hrs trek). Overnight camping at Jangothang.

Day 05

Jangothang to Lingshi (about 7-8 hrs trek). Overnight camping at Lingshi.

Day 06

Lingshi to Chebisa (about 5-6 hrs trek). Overnight camping at Chebisa.

Day 07

Chebisa to Shomuthang (about 6-7 hrs trek). Overnight camping at Shomuthang.

Day 08

Shomuthang to Robluthang (about 6-7 hrs trek). Overnight camping at Robluthang.

Day 09

Robluthang to Limithang (about 6-7 hrs trek). Overnight camping at Limithang.

Day 10

Limithang to Laya (about 4-5 hrs trek). Overnight camping at Laya.

Day 11

Laya to Koina (about 6-7 hrs trek). Overnight camping at Koina.

Day 12

Koina to Gasa (about 6-7 hrs trek). Overnight camping at Gasa.

Day 13

Gasa to Damji (about 5-6 hrs trek). Overnight camping at Damji.

Day 14

Damji to Tashithang (about 5 hrs trek). Trek ends and transfer to Punakha for overnight halt in the hotel.

Day 15

Drive to Paro (about 3-4 hrs drive). On arrival, transfer to hotel. Afternoon, visit Ta Dzong (now national Museum) and Paro Dzong.

Day 16

Transfer to airport for your next destination.