BHUTAN
LAYA GASA TREK
DAY 1
Arrival in Paro (7,218’) | Transfer to Thimpu (7,656')
Drive time: 1 hour
Overnight: Hotel Druk, or similar
Meals: L, D
Day 2
Hike to Tango (7,611') and Chagri (9,186') Monasteries
Approximate hike time: 2-3 hours
Overnight: Hotel Druk, or similar
Meals: B,L,D
Phajoding Temple hike (11,811'); Transfer to Paro
Drive time: 1 hour
Approximate hiking time: 4-5 hours
Overnight: Paro Village lodge, or similar
Meals: B,L,D
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (10,006’)
Distance: 4 miles round trip
Approximate hiking time:4- 5 hours
Elevation gain: 1,700’
Elevation loss: 1,700’
Overnight: Paro Village Lodge, or similar
Meals: B,L,D
Chele la (13,083') | Kila Nunnery Hike (12,500')
Approximate drive time: 1 hour
Approximate hiking time: 2-4 hours
Overnight: Paro Village Lodge, or similar
Meals: B,L,D
Trek: Shana (9,252’) to Soe Thangtangkha (11,876’)
Distance: 9.5 miles
Approximate trek time: 5-6 hours
Trek start: 9,252’
Elevation gain: 2,887’
Elevation loss: 30’
Camping elevation: 11,876’
Overnight: full-service camping
Meals: B,L,D
Trek: Soe Thangthangkha to Jangothang
Distance: 11.8 miles
Approximate trek time: 5-6 hours
Trek start: 11,876’
Elevation gain: 1,574’
Elevation loss: 65’
Camping elevation: 13,385’
Overnight: full-service camping
Meals: B,L,D
Trek: Jangothang Exploration
Camping elevation: 13,385’
Overnight: full-service camping
Meals: B,L,D
Trek: Jangothang to Lingzhi via Nyile La (15,978’)
Distance: 7.5 miles
Approximate trek time: 7 hours
Trek start: 13,385’
Elevation gain: 2,756’
Elevation loss: 2,985’
Camping elevation: 13,156’
Overnight: full-service camping
Meals: B,L,D
Day 10
Trek: Lingzhi to Chebisa
Distance: 6.2 miles
Approximate trek time: 5 hours
Trek start: 13,156’
Elevation gain: 920’
Elevation loss: 1,345’
Camping elevation: 12,730’
Overnight: full-service camping
Meals: B,L,D
Trek: Chebisa to Shomuthang via Gogu La (14,567’)
Distance: 10.5 miles
Approximate trek time: 6-7 hours
Trek start: 12,730’
Elevation gain: 2,692’
Elevation loss: 1,967’
Camping elevation: 13,845’
Overnight: full-service camping
Meals: B,L,D
Trek: Shomuthang to Robluthang via Jhari La (15,584’)
Distance: 8 miles
Approximate trek time: 6-7 hours
Trek start: 13,845’
Elevation gain: 2,297’
Elevation loss: 2,493’
Camping elevation: 13,648’
Overnight: full-service camping
Meals: B,L,D
Trek: Robluthang to Lemithang via Sinche La (16,420’)
Distance: 11 miles
Approximate trek time: 7-8 hours
Trek start: 13,648’
Elevation gain: 2,788’
Elevation loss: 2,854’
Camping elevation: 13,583’
Overnight: full-service camping
Meals: B,L,D
Trek: Lemithang to Laya
Distance: 6 miles
Approximate trek time: 4-5 hours
Trek start: 13,583’
Elevation gain: 268’
Elevation loss: 1,115’
Camping elevation: 12,600’
Overnight: full-service camping
Meals: B,L,D
Trek: Laya Exploration
Overnight: full-service camping
Meals: B,L,D
Day 16
Trek: Laya to Tongshingdrak via Kohi La (10,826’)
Distance: 12 miles
Approximate trek time: 7-8 hours
Trek start: 12,600’
Elevation gain: 853’
Elevation loss: 2,600’
Camping elevation: 12,139’
Overnight: full-service camping
Meals: B,L,D
Day 17
Trek: Tongshingdrak to Gasa via Barli La (12,795’) | Drive to Punakha
Distance: 8 miles
Approximate trek time: 4 hours
Trek start: 12,139’
Elevation gain: 656’
Elevation loss: 3,708’
Approximate drive time: 5 hours
Overnight: Dhumra Farm Resort, or similar
Meals: B,L,D
Day 18
Punakha Exploration
Relax and enjoy our surroundings in this scenic and tranquil region.
Overnight: Dhumra Farm Resort, or similar
Meals: B,L,D
Day 19
Punakha to Thimbu
Visit Punakha Dzong in the morning; drive on to Thimphu via Dochu La (pass). Enjoy Thimpu sightseeing and exploration.
Overnight: Hotel Druk, or similar
Meals: B,L,D
Day 20
Departure
Transfer to Paro Airport for departure.