Bhutan
Laya Trek
- Duration
- 22 Days
- Max altitude
- 4,900 m
- Best season
- April to June and September to November
Overview
Laya trek has a variety of trekking trails that cover everything from picturesque farmland and ancient forest, to alpine pasture and challenging High Mountain passes. It also covers the Bhutan's most impressive mountain peaks such as Chomolhari and Jichu Drake. The trekking offers numerous isolated dzongs and their scattered dwellings with a great deal of cultural value en route. The Punakha Gorge has a magical origin via the imposing Dzong and the magnificent hot springs at Gasa adds extra value to this trek. The trekking is open from April to June and September to November.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive Paro
Today, we take an early morning flight and arrive at Paro, where you will be meeting our representative and then you will be transferred to your Hotel once we cover up the formalities. During day, we can go for a general sightseeing.
Hotel
Day 2 · Sightseeing in Paro
The day calls for a full day sightseeing in Paro. So, we drive to Drukgyel Dzong, which was built in 1646. From here, we can also watch the finest views of Mt. Chomolhari. On our way back, we visit, Kyichu Lhakhang, monastery built in the 7th century. These two shrines are the one of the most sacred places in Bhutan. After lunch, we visit Ta Dzong, which was previously built as a watchtower to protect Rinpung Dzong. In 1968, it was inaugurated as the National Museum. Also, we take a visit to Rinpung Dzong ("fortress of the heap of jewels"), the center of district administration. Rinpung Dzong is also the home of the local monk body.
Hotel
Day 3 · Paro to Shana
We start our trek from Drukgyel Dzong and walk downhill first. Then we climb gently through rice terraces and fields of millet and reach the army post of Gunitsawa. We continue our trail to Sharma Zampa and reach Shana.
5 to 6 hours Camp or hotel
Day 4 · Shana to Soi Thangthangkha
Following the Pa Chu River, we ascend and descend along the trails through pine, oak and spruce forests. Having our lunch on the way, we further climb via rhododendron forest to Soi Thangthangkha.
7 to 8 hours Camp
Day 5 · Soi Thangthangkha to Jangothang
We descend through the army camp watching the peaks surrounding us and walk our way to Jangothang, from where the views of Chomolhari and Jichu Drake are superb.
7 to 8 hours Camp
Day 6 · Rest day at Jangothang
We enjoy this leisure day here by enjoying the fascinating views of Chomolhari and ruined Dzong.
Camp
This itinerary is a guideline. Mountain flights and local conditions can change plans; your guide will always adjust for your safety.
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