[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"site":3,"trip-laya-trek":81},{"settings":4,"regions":33,"counts":62},{"contact":5,"social":12,"memberships":16,"home":20},{"address":6,"phone":7,"whatsapp":8,"email":9,"mapEmbedUrl":10,"hours":11},"Budhanilkantha 06, Chyasundol, Dapasi, Kathmandu, Nepal","+977 1 4377875","+977 985 109 1715","info@goldennepaltrek.com","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps?q=Budhanilkantha%2C%20Kathmandu%2C%20Nepal&output=embed","Sunday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 (Nepal time)",{"facebook":13,"instagram":14,"x":15},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fgolden.np\u002F","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002Fgoldennepaltrek\u002F","https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FTrekGn",[17,18,19],"TAAN","NMA","Nepal Tourism Board",{"heroEyebrow":21,"heroTitle":22,"heroSubtitle":23,"heroImageId":24,"stats":25,"featuredTripIds":32},"Licensed Himalayan operator · Since 2011","Walk the *roof* of the world.","Treks, tours and expeditions across Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet, guided by people who were born in these mountains.",null,[26,29],{"value":27,"label":28},"15+","years guiding since 2011",{"value":30,"label":31},"40+","treks & tours in 4 countries",[],[34,38,41,44,47,50,53,56,59],{"slug":35,"name":36,"country":37},"everest-region","Everest","nepal",{"slug":39,"name":40,"country":37},"annapurna-region","Annapurna",{"slug":42,"name":43,"country":37},"langtang-region","Langtang",{"slug":45,"name":46,"country":37},"mustang-region","Mustang",{"slug":48,"name":49,"country":37},"manaslu-region","Manaslu",{"slug":51,"name":52,"country":37},"dolpo-region","Dolpo",{"slug":54,"name":55,"country":37},"kanchenjunga-region","Kanchenjunga",{"slug":57,"name":58,"country":37},"makalu-region","Makalu",{"slug":60,"name":61,"country":37},"ganesh-himal-region","Ganesh Himal",[63,67,70,73,75,77,79],{"country":64,"category":65,"n":66},"bhutan","trekking",11,{"country":37,"category":68,"n":69},"city-tours",6,{"country":37,"category":71,"n":72},"mountaineering",1,{"country":37,"category":74,"n":72},"tours",{"country":37,"category":65,"n":76},22,{"country":78,"category":74,"n":72},"tibet",{"country":78,"category":65,"n":80},5,{"trip":82,"related":239,"reviews":278},{"id":83,"slug":84,"title":85,"country":64,"countryName":86,"category":65,"region":24,"regionName":24,"durationDays":76,"durationLabel":24,"maxAltitudeM":87,"difficulty":24,"priceFrom":24,"offerPrice":24,"offerLabel":24,"isBestSeller":88,"summary":89,"cover":90,"groupSize":24,"bestSeason":103,"overviewHtml":104,"highlights":105,"includes":106,"excludes":107,"fixedDepartures":24,"mapEmbedUrl":24,"routeImage":24,"gallery":108,"itinerary":118,"faqs":237,"seoTitle":24,"seoDescription":89,"updatedAt":238},14,"laya-trek","Laya Trek","Bhutan",4900,false,"From farmland and ancient forest to alpine pasture and high passes, with views of Chomolhari and Jichu Drake, a stay in Laya and the hot springs at Gasa.",{"key":91,"alt":92,"width":93,"height":94,"variants":95,"color":101,"credit":102},"trips\u002Flaya-trek\u002F01-849fc7","Gasa Dzong above the Mo Chu valley",2400,1579,[96,97,98,99,100,93],480,720,960,1280,1600,"#78a8e8","Christopher J. Fynn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons","April to June and September to November","\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>",[],[],[],[109,111],{"key":91,"alt":92,"width":93,"height":94,"variants":110,"color":101,"credit":102},[96,97,98,99,100,93],{"key":112,"alt":113,"width":93,"height":114,"variants":115,"color":116,"credit":117},"trips\u002Flaya-trek\u002F02-cb73ea","Mount Chomolhari from below the Nyele La pass",1800,[96,97,98,99,100,93],"#f8f8f8","Christopher Fynn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons",[119,125,130,137,144,149,154,159,164,170,175,180,186,191,197,202,207,212,217,222,227,232],{"id":120,"dayLabel":121,"title":122,"description":123,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":124},784,"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",{"id":126,"dayLabel":127,"title":128,"description":129,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":124},785,"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.",{"id":131,"dayLabel":132,"title":133,"description":134,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":135,"meals":24,"accommodation":136},786,"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",{"id":138,"dayLabel":139,"title":140,"description":141,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":142,"meals":24,"accommodation":143},787,"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",{"id":145,"dayLabel":146,"title":147,"description":148,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":142,"meals":24,"accommodation":143},788,"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.",{"id":150,"dayLabel":151,"title":152,"description":153,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":143},789,"Day 6","Rest day at Jangothang","We enjoy this leisure day here by enjoying the fascinating views of Chomolhari and ruined Dzong.",{"id":155,"dayLabel":156,"title":157,"description":158,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":142,"meals":24,"accommodation":143},790,"Day 7","Jangothang to Lingshi","Eyeing the breathtaking views of Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tserimgang, we climb to Nyele-la pass. We descend through the trail to Lingshi.",{"id":160,"dayLabel":161,"title":162,"description":163,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":135,"meals":24,"accommodation":143},791,"Day 8","Lingshi to Chebisa","Continuing our trail to Lingshi Dzong, we enjoy the exhilarating views of the winding river, peaks and green hills. With this pleasant walk, we reach Chebisa.",{"id":165,"dayLabel":166,"title":167,"description":168,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":169,"meals":24,"accommodation":143},792,"Day 9","Chebisa to Shoumuthang","With stiff climbing to ridge of Gubu-la pass (4,500m), our trail descends through the rhododendrons and reach Shoumuthang. On our way, we will also be lucky to observe some blue sheep.","6 to 7 hours",{"id":171,"dayLabel":172,"title":173,"description":174,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":169,"meals":24,"accommodation":143},793,"Day 10","Shoumuthang to Robluthang","Our challenging trekking route to Jari-la pass (4,700m) allows us to admire the serene beauty of the nature and we descend to Robluthang crossing some streams on the way.",{"id":176,"dayLabel":177,"title":178,"description":179,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":142,"meals":24,"accommodation":143},794,"Day 11","Robluthang to Limithang","Walking to Shinje-la pass (4,900m), we enjoy stunning mountain views and descend to Limithang via narrow pathways. On the way, we can also capture the views of Gangchenta peak.",{"id":181,"dayLabel":182,"title":183,"description":184,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":185,"meals":24,"accommodation":143},795,"Day 12","Limithang to Laya","Watching superb view of Gangchenta peak, we walk to Laya eyeing on the wonderful views surrounding us. We move along the damp forest and singing birds to reach Laya.","4 to 5 hours",{"id":187,"dayLabel":188,"title":189,"description":190,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":143},796,"Day 13","Rest day at Laya","We rest today at Laya and go for nearby excursions. The local community here is sure to amaze you. We will enjoy the cultural program with dance performances in the evening.",{"id":192,"dayLabel":193,"title":194,"description":195,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":196,"meals":24,"accommodation":24},797,"Day 14","Laya to Chamsa","We walk downhill to Mo Chu, the mother river of Punakha and then cross the bridge to reach Chamsa passing by the juniper and fir forest. Overnight at Chamsa.","8 to 9 hours",{"id":198,"dayLabel":199,"title":200,"description":201,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":169,"meals":24,"accommodation":143},798,"Day 15","Chamsa to Gasa Tshachu","A short walk to Bele pass and then we descend to Gasa Tshachu via Gasa Dzong. The Dzong was built in the 17th century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The motif was to protect the valley from Tibetan invaders.",{"id":203,"dayLabel":204,"title":205,"description":206,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":143},799,"Day 16","Rest day at Gasa Tshachu","We enjoy some hot bath and local beer and take a day rest here.",{"id":208,"dayLabel":209,"title":210,"description":211,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":135,"meals":24,"accommodation":24},800,"Day 17","Gasa Tshachu to Damji","We walk uphill and downhill through forested areas where we can observe orchids and then move our way to Damji. Overnight at Damji.",{"id":213,"dayLabel":214,"title":215,"description":216,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":135,"meals":24,"accommodation":124},801,"Day 18","Damji to Tashithang to Punakha","We descend through the forest following the Mo Chu River and move to Tashithang, where we meet our transport and then we drive to Punakha.",{"id":218,"dayLabel":219,"title":220,"description":221,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":124},802,"Day 19","Punakha to Thimphu","In the morning we drive our way back to Thimphu after stopping for sightseeing at various places.",{"id":223,"dayLabel":224,"title":225,"description":226,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":124},803,"Day 20","Sightseeing in Thimphu","Today, we go for a full day sightseeing. First, we visit the National Library, established in the late 1960s primarily to conserve the literary treasures. Then, we observe Zorig Chusum, where students learn the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. Also, we take a look at National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Folk Heritage and National Textile Museums and Handicrafts Emporium.",{"id":228,"dayLabel":229,"title":230,"description":231,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":124},804,"Day 21","Thimphu to Paro","On our way back, we visit the National Library, where an extensive collection of Buddhist literature can be found along with manuscripts dating back several hundred years. Then, we stop by Zorig Chusum (the Painting School); students are trained in Bhutan's 13 traditional arts and crafts here. While on our drive to Paro, we will witness the appealing village sides and the lifestyle of local people.",{"id":233,"dayLabel":234,"title":235,"description":236,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":24},805,"Day 22","Depart from Paro","We catch our respective flights to our destination enjoying the mountain views from the aircraft. 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