Laya Gasa Bhutan Trek
Apart from spectacular views of sacred Mount Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake, Gangchhenta (Great Tiger Mountain), the 13 days trekking tour will take you through isolated beautiful high altitude mountain villages.
You might also spot the unique Blue Sheep and the takin, national animal of Bhutan. However the highlight of the trek is the Gasa hot springs. Known for its various medicinal properties, the Gasa hot springs is very popular amongst the Bhutanese who make it a point to dip at least once a year in the hot springs and stay the rest of the year disease and sickness free. As compared, the Laya gasa trek is considered as the most beautiful, enriching and rewarding treks of Bhutan.
What is Included During the Trek:
- All Trekking Meal during the Trek
- One Trekking Expeditions Leader
- Horsemen as per the group size
- Helper as per the group size
- Group Medical Kit
- Good Quality accommodation throughout. The use of a world expedition trek pack which includes a quality sleeping bag, and insulated mat
- All Park entrance Fees and Trekking Permits
- Horses to carry 20 Kgs personal equipment
What is not Included During the Trek:
- International Airfare
- Alcohol
- Tips/gratuities
- Cost arising out of Flight Cancellation/road blockades/ landslides and events beyond our control
Expenses of personal nature and any other expenses not mentioned in the above cost
Accommodation/your night Camps
Camping in extreme weather such as cold temperatures and snowy conditions can be extremely enjoyable; Camping by the snow can be peaceful, picturesque and out door adventure.
All the accommodation while on Druk Path Trek is twin sharing, double occupancy (Single occupancy with supplement) in the Tents. The tents are Cold Weather Tents and designed for harsh weather and snowy conditions. A separate tents will be pitched for dinning and rest room.
On demand, a luxury tents will also be provided like bed and mattresses, warm shower tents, rest room with proper toilet pots, fishing equipment etc..
Check for the following Essential Trekking Gears
During the Trek
- Clothes: Waterproof jacket and pants. You really don't need thick heavy clothes. As always, trekking in layers is better.
- Bag pack with rain cover for bagpack
- Water bottles (at least 3 liters total capacity)
- Baseball cap (the sun is strong at all elevations)
- Hiking poles (lessen the impact on your joints)
- Sunglasses (essential when you cross snow line)
- Trekking shoes: A pair of lightweight-waterproof hiking boots is a must. Break them in beforehand
- Winter hat
- Winter gloves
At the Camp Site
- Head lamp with extra batteries
- A pair of Camp shoes too.
- Thermal underwear and can be useful in the mornings, or for sleeping in at night. If you forgot some, jogging pants are widely available in all towns for less cost
- Reading materials (Kindle may be best)
- Journal and pens
Gallery
Trek Details
DAY 1: PARO – SHARNA ZAMPA - THANGTHANGKHA
- Drive to Sharna starting point of the Trek – 1 hour
- Enroute – Ruins of Drugyal Dzong / Fortress of Victory
- Rural villages and farmlands of upper Paro valley
- 6 - 7 Hours trek - 770m ascent, 10m descent, 19 kms
- Highlights - Millet and paddy fields, small settlements, small streams and meadows, view of Mount Jomolhari
Camp altitude 3,860m
DAY 2: THANGTHANGKHA – JANGOTHANG (Jomolhari Base Camp)
Walking Distance: 19km, 5 to 6 hours Camp Altitude: 4,080 m
- 6 hours trek - 480m ascent
- 19 kms approx
- Mt. Jomolhari Base camp
- Highlights – Mountain peaks, rivers, yak herder’s settlements, Dangochang village (highlands), spectacular view of the Mount Jomolhari and Jichu Drake (6,989 meters) from the campsite
Camp altitude 4,080m
DAY 3: EXCURSION OF JANGOTHANG
A day Excursion
- Rest and halt at Jangothang - Acclimatization
- Excursion of Mt. Jomolhari base, nearby lakes and highland communities/villages, view of Mt Jomolhari & Mt Jichu Drakey
- Overnight at your camp
DAY 4: JANGOTHANG – LINGZHI
Walking Distance: 7 hours, Camp Altitude: 4,010 m
- Excursion of Mt. Jomolhari base, nearby lakes and highland communities, view of Mt Jomolhari & Mt Jichu Drakey
- Distance 15km
- 7 hours trek
- Highlights – View of Jomolhari and Jichu Drakey & Mt Tshering Gang, Nylie Pass (4,890 meters), 360 degree view, and Lingzhi Dzong / Fortress (4,370 meters)
Camp altitude 4,010m
DAY 5: LINGSHI - CHEBISA
Walking Distance: 10 km, 5 to6 hours Camp Altitude: 3,990 m
- Distance 10 kms
- 5 hours trek, 940m ascent, 920m descent
- Highlights – shortest walking day, Chebisa village and excursion
Camp altitude 3,990m
DAY 6: CHEBISA - SHOMUTHANG
Walking Distance: 17km, 5 to 6 hours Camp Altitude: 4,260 m
- Distance 17km
- 5 – 6 hours trek
- Highlights – High land nomads/yak herders camps, Gobula Pass (4,350 m), sighting of the blue sheep, beautiful Shakapasong valley
Camp altitude 4,260 m
DAY 7: SHOMUTHANG - ROBLUTHANG
Walking Distance: 17km, six to seven hours Camp Altitude: 4,160 m
- Distance 17km
- 6 – 7 hours trek
- Highlights – Jarila Pass (4,600 m), Tsharijathang valley, Takin (the national animal of Bhutan with head of a goat and body of a cow)
- Camp altitude 4,160m
DAY 8: ROBLUTHANG - LIMITHANG
Walking Distance: 19km, 6 to 7 hours Camp Altitude: 4,140 m
- Distance 19 km
- 6 – 7 hours trek
- Highlights – Shingela Pass (4,870 m), Lingmithang nomad’s village, Gangchen Ta Mountain(4,090 m)
Camp altitude – 4,140 m
DAY 9: LIMITHANG – LAYA
Walking Distance: 16km, 7 to 8 hours Camp Altitude: 3,800 m
- Distance 16 km
- 7 - 8 hours trek,
- Highlights – Spectacular view of Gangchen Ta Mountain(4,090 m), Laya, many small villages
Camp altitude – 3,800 m
DAY 10: EXCURSION OF LAYA VALLEY
Day Excursion, Camp Altitude: 3,800 m
- Rest and halt at Laya - 3,800 meters
- Excursion of Laya - the second highest settlement in the country by altitude and visit the small villages, interatct with the highlanders and experience their unique culture
Overnight at your camp
DAY 11: LAYA – KOINA
Walking Distance: 16 Km, 6 - 7 hours walk Camp Altitude: 3,500 m
- Distance 16 km
- 6 hours trek,
- Highlights – The female river of Punakha, streams, waterfalls and sightings of the bearm musk deer and Takin
Camp altitude – 3,500 m
DAY 12: KOINA – GASA TSHACHU (Hot springs)
Walking Distance: 16 km, six to 7 hours Guest House Altitude: 2,240 m
- Distance 16 km
- 6 - 7 hours trek,
- Highlights – Belela Pass (3,740 m),
- Gasa village (2,700 m), Gasa Dzong/Fortress (17th Century),
- Gasa Hot Springs
- Overnight at your guest house
Rates
For the month of Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct and Nov
USD 3,000.00 Per Person
(A Max of 15 in a group and Min of 3)
Single Supplement - USD 20
For a group of 3 and 2
USD 3,360.00 Per Person
No Single Supplement
For a Solo Traveler
USD 3,480.00
For the month of Jan, Feb, June, July, Aug, Dec
USD 2,400.00 Per Person
(A Max of 15 in a group and Min of 3)
Single Supplement - USD 20
For a group of 3 and 2
USD 2,760.00 Per Person
No Single Supplement
For a Solo Traveler
USD 2,880.00 per person
Details
Duration: 12 Nights 13 Days
Start Location: Paro, Bhutan
Departure Times: 8 AM
Dress: Casual with Walking Boot or Sneaker, prepare for 12 Days Trekking
Fitness Level: Level 5 Challenging: Full day packed itinerary at a challenging pace, with long travel days or trekking for 7-8 hours a day for consecutive days and a demanding/challenging daily schedule of physical activities
Pack: SunBlock, Water and Sun Glass
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