Beautiful Laya Gasa Trek– Trekking in Bhutan

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Beautiful Laya Gasa Trek– Trekking in Bhutan

18 Days

Overview

You'II travel through remote mountain villages inhabited by Layap's, a distinct segments of Bhutanese society with unique culture,traditions and appearance

Outline Itinerary

Grade : Medium-Hard
Time : 18Days/17Nights
Distance : 125miles/201.5kms.
Best Seasons: April-June and Mid-September-Mid-November.

Day 01 : Paro
Day 02 : Paro( Acclimatization Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery)
Day 03 : Drukgyal Dzong- Shana (Trek starts)
DISTANCE 15KMS | Time: 5hrs.| Ascent: 310m | Decent: 80m| Altitude: 2580m-2890m
Day 04 : Shana-Soi Thangthanka
DISTANCE 22KMS | Time: 6-8hrs.| Ascent: 685m | Decent: 0m| Altitude: 2890m-3575m
Day 05 : Soi Thangthanka- Jangothang(Jomolhari Base camp)
DISTANCE 17KMS | Time: 4-6hrs.| Ascent: 469m | Decent: 0m| Altitude: 3575m-4044m
Day 06 : Jangothang(Jomolhari Base camp) Rest Day
Day 07 : Jangothang-Lingshi
DISTANCE 21KMS | Time: 5-6hrs.| Ascent: 845m | Decent: 880m| Altitude: 4044m-4890m
Day 08 : Lingshi-Chebisa
DISTANCE 16KMS | Time: 3-4hrs.| Ascent: | Decent: | Altitude: 4809m-3990m
Day 09 : Chebisa-Shakyapang
DISTANCE 14KMS | Time: 5| Ascent: 450m | Decent: 440m| Altitude: 3990m-4000m
Day 10 : Shakyapang-Robluthang
DISTANCE 16KMS | Time: 7-8hrs.| Ascent: 160m | Decent: 785m| Altitude: 4000m-4160m
Day 11 : Robluthang-Limithang
DISTANCE 14KMS | Time: 6-7hrs.| Ascent: 840m | Decent: 840m| Altitude: 4160m-4160m
Day 12 : Limithang- Laya
DISTANCE 9KMS | Time: 4hrs.| Ascent: few small climb | Decent: 360m| Altitude: 4160m-3800m
Day 13 : Laya( Rest day)
DISTANCE 00KMS | Time: 00hrs.| Ascent: 00m | Decent: m| Altitude: 3800m-3800m
Day 14 : Laya-Koina
DISTANCE 16KMS | Time: 6hrs.| Ascent: 0m | Decent: 560m| Altitude: 3800m-3240m
Day 15 : Koina-Gasa(Trek Ends)
DISTANCE 12KMS | Time: 6hrs.| Ascent: 660m | Decent: 1680m| Altitude: 3240m-2850m
Day 16 : Gasa-Punakha
Day 17 : Punakha-Thimphu
Day 18 : Thimphu-Paro-Depart

Note:
Contact local agent at bhutaninstant@gmail.com for detailed itinerary.

Places to visit

Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gasa and Laya

Details

  • Duration: 18 days
  • Category: Adventure
  • Tour operator: Bhutan Instant Travel
  • Contact: 17847484
  • Email: bhutaninstant@gmail.com
  • Website: http://www.bhutaninstanttravel.com

Additional details

Provider Bhutan Instant Travel
Address Bhutan Instant Travel
Phone 17847484
Provider email bhutaninstant@gmail.com
Provider website http://www.bhutaninstanttravel.com