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4,440m/14,567ft
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March to May and September to November
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Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
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Government approved 3 stars and Above
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Private car, van or bus (Depends on group size)
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Private Tour
Laya Gasa Trekking offers experiencing the cultural and witnessing great mountains views towards the northwest part of Bhutan. The trek offers diverse variety of Bhutanese landscapes, culture and hiking into one of the beautiful and unspoiled areas.
The friendly person of Laya have a unique culture and gives a sense of truly being in the far corners of the world. The trek begins from the outskirts of Paro from Drukgyal Dzong crossing over interesting villages, scattered hamlets and farmlands. It’s the same route as the Jomolhari trek till Lingshi.
Witness some spectacular views of Mt. Jomolhari including others snow-capped peaks like Jichu Drake, Gangchhenta. Spot blue sheep and even ‘Takin’- Bhutan’s national animal, in between the route from Jangothang and Laya which hardly goes below 4,000 meters.
Besides hiking into the natural surroundings, go for sightseeing at colorful Paro, the tiny capital – Thimphu and the old capital city – Punakha. Laya/Gasa trek is one of the most beautiful trekking routes in Bhutan only to be beaten by the tough Snowman Trek.
The entire trek is a combination of nature, traditionally rich village, isolated lands-setting and unique culture of the Dragon Kingdom.
Outline Itinerary of Laya Gasa Trekking:
Day 01: Arrival Paro (2,250m)
Day 02: Paro – Sharna (2,870m)
Day 03: Trek to Thangthangka (3,630m)
Day 04: Trek to Jangothang (4,090m)
Day 05: Rest day at Jangothang (4,090m)
Day 06: Trek to Lingshi (4,010m)
Day 07: Trek to Chebisa (3,880m)
Day 08: Trek to Shomuthang (4,220m)
Day 09: Trek to Robluthang (4,160m)
Day 10: Trek to Limithang (4,140m)
Day 11: Trek to Laya (3,840m)
Day 12: Rest Day at Laya (3,840m)
Day 13: Trek to Koina (3,050m)
Day 14: Trek to Gasa (2,770m)
Day 15: Trek to Geon Damji (2,430m)
Day 16: Trek to Tashithang (1,840m) & drive to Punakha (1,310m)
Day 17: Punakha – Thimphu (2,350m)
Day 18: Thimphu Sightseeing – Paro (2,250m)
Day 19: Paro – Hike to Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’ (3120m)
Day 20: Paro Depart
Majestic views of the world’s highest peaks onboard flight to/from Paro
- Majestic views of the world’s highest peaks onboard flight to/from Paro
- Guided city tour of the tiny capital Thimphu
- Explore Paro exploding with colors and tradition
- Witness spectacular views of Mt. Chomolhari, Jichu Drakey, Jomolhari
- Visit Jichu Darkey base glaciers lake.
- Visit the Bhutan’s old capital city – Punakha
- Experience the lifestyle and traditions followed by Bhutanese people
- Abundant flora and fauna
