Drukgyel
Dragon Heart Trek
West East Bhutan
Druk Path Trek
Stunning Chomolhari Trek
Classic Laya Trek: 18 nights / 19 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 mountain), mother of the female river flowing through Punakha valley. Renowned for its diversity in Himalayan flora and Fauna. Numerous isolated dzongs 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 known for its hospitality and your 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 by Druk Air A319, the only national carrier. On arrival and after visa formalities, meet, assist
and transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Kichu Resort.
Day 02:- Day hike to Taktsang monastery. Overnight at Kichu Resort.
Day 03:- Drive to Drugyel Dzong and start trek to 2800 meters at Shana camp. Walking time 5/6 hours.
Day 04:- Shana to Soi Thangthangkha. Camp at altitude of 3800 meters. Walking time 7/8 hours.
Day 05:- Soi to Jangothang. Camp at 4050 meters. Walking time 4/5 hours.
Day 06:- Halt at Jangothang. Explore the surrounding areas like Tshophu lake, visit
Yakherders or simply relax.
Day 07:- Jangothang to Lingshi. Camp at 4100 meters.Walking time 6/7 hours.
Day 08:- Lingshi to Chebisa. Camp at altitude of 3900 meters. Walking time 4/5 hours.
Day 09:- Chebisa to Shomuthang. Camp at 4250 meters. Walking time 7/8 hours.
Day 10:- Shomuthang to Robluthang. Camp at 4300 meters. Walking time 7/8 hours.
Day 11:- Robluthang to Limithang. Camp at 4100 meters. Walking time 7/8 hours.
Day 12:- Limithang to Laya. Camp at altitude of 3850 meters. Walking time 4/6 hours.
Day 13:- Laya halt. Explore the village by visiting the home of the laya people.
Day 14:- Laya to Koina. Camp at 3400 meters. Walking time 5/6 hours.
Day 15:- Koina to Gasa Hot spring. Camp altitude at 2200 meters. Walking time 6/7 hours.
Day 16:- Hot Spring to Goen Damji. Camp at 1850 meters. Walking time 4/5 hours.
Day 17:- Damji to Tashithang. End trek at Tashithang at 1550 meters. The bus will be waiting and proceed for 1
hour to Punakha. Visit the 17 centuary dzong and drive 45 minutes to Wangdue Kichu resort. Overnight
at Kichu Resort.
Day 18:- Drive 4 hours to Paro via Thimphu. On arrival in Paro commence sightseeing.
Overnight at Kichu resort.
Day 19:- Transfer to airport for final departure.
