Laya Lingshi Gasa Trek
overview
Trip Highlights
Trip Code
:BHU04
Route
:Paro - Laya - Thimpu
Trek Grade
: Moderate
No. of Trek days
: 19Nights / 20Days
Highest Altitude
:4,220 meters(13,845ft)
Best Season
:Sept. to Dec. & March to May.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
One of Bhutan's best treks
Jhomolhari Peak & the Bhutan Himalaya
Diverse Bhutanese ethnic groups
Laya & Lingshi villages
Buddhist monasteries
Gasa hot springs
Yaks & yak-hair tents
Remote routes, high passes
Spectacular mountain vistas
Few other trekkers
The Laya Lingshi Gasa trek is considered one of the most scenic treks in Bhutan, offering amazing views of some of the most pristine and unspoiled landscapes in Bhutan. This fourteen day, 217 kilometer journey begins at Drukgyel Dzong in Paro and takes you through gorgeous alpine meadows, high mountain passes and dense sub-tropical jungles before terminating in Damji in Tashithang.
The first five days of this trek follow the same route as the Jhomolhari trek through Jigme Singye National Park and offers awe-inspiring views of Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tsherimgang peaks. On the 6th day the path diverges and you will depart Lingshi for the camp site at Chebisa, a charming little village adorned with a beautiful waterfall of crystal clear water.
Along the trail you 'll be able to spot indigenous animals such as the blue sheep and Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. You'll travel through remote mountain villages inhabited by Layaps (people of Laya), a distinct segment of the Bhutanese society with unique culture, traditions and appearance.
This is one of the more difficult treks offered in Bhutan due to the high altitudes and steep ascents and descents along the path. The best seasons to complete this challenge are in April-June and Mid-September-Mid-November.
0 nights hotel
0 nights camping
0 days Trekking
QUICK ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive Paro (sightseeing)
Day 2 - Paro. Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Hike
Day 3 - Trek Gunitsawa Village to Sharna Zampa
Day 4 - Trek Thangthangkha
Day 5 - Trek Jangothang
Day 6 - Jangothang
Day 7 - Trek Lingshi
Day 8 - Trek Chebisa
Day 9 - Trek Shomuthang
Day 10 - Trek Robluthang
Day 11 - Trek Limithang
Day 12 - Trek Laya
Day 13 - Laya
Day 14 - Trek Koina
Day 15 - Trek Gasa
Day 16 - Trek Gasa Hot Springs to Punakha
Day 17 - Punakha Valley (sightseeing)
Day 18 - Drive to Thimphu
Day 19 - Thimphu (sightseeing)
Day 20 - Drive to Paro. Transfer to Airport. Depart
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