Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek Tour

Package Overview

As this moderate short day trek passes through various shimmering high altitude lakes, it is often named as the Thousand Lakes Trek. Trekking amidst the picturesque lakes, one will be treated with stunning views of some of the world’s highest Himalayan ranges including Mount Everest in Nepal, Jumolhari, Masanggang, Jichu Drake, Tiger Mountain in Bhutan and many more. The trail also takes you through bird rich areas, alpine flowers, attractive meadows and several traditional Bhutanese villages.

PACKING LIST FOR TREK
Clothing for trek

Down parka
Warm fleece jacket
comfortable trekking boots
1 or 2 pair of sunglasses
Sun hat
Warm gloves
Warm hat
Flip flop or similar camp shoes
Trekking pants (zip off shorts are nice)
2 trekking shirts (non-cotton is best)
1 pair of shorts
Rain gears
2 long sleeve copilene shirts
3 or 4 pair of trekking socks
2 capilene bottoms (mid & heavy weights)
Light weight shoes
Bandana

Others
Anti bacterial hand gel for disinfecting hands
Medical kit that includes – aspirin, motion sickness tablets, cough drops, diamox, bites/burn cream and small bandages.
Lightweight toilet articles (shampoo, soap-travel size)
Sunscreen, lip screen and insect repellent
Water purification tablets (iodine or chlorine
High calorie snacks and energy bars
Prescription medications
Some books to read at camp

Equipment
Small daypack
Waterproof duffel bag
Warm sleeping bag (negative 8-10 degree Celsius) trekking poles
Mud guard
Head lamp and a normal torch
Camera and extra batteries
Earplugs
2-liter water bottle (if camelback, bring also a Nalgene) bottle Insulated drinking mug
Small towel
Various size plastic bags to keep gear dry and separate

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Paro

  Upon arrival at Paro airport, you will be received by our guide and representative, and will escort you to the hotel. In the afternoon your series of visits begin with an errand to Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower, which now is the National Museum. Below the museum is the Paro Rinpung Dzong, the centre of civil and religious authority in this valley. It is believed that this fortress was built on a heap of jewels in the 17th century.
  A short walk takes you to the base of the dzong and across a traditional cantilevered, covered bridge. In the evening start sorting and packing your trekking equipment for the trek you will start tomorrow.

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• Day 2 : Paro Tigers nest (Taktsang) hike

  Drive towards the road point to Taktsang. Taktsang is the place most visited by both the tourists and Bhutanese. Taktsang Monastery, the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, is perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. Taktsang means “Tiger’s Nest,” so named because Guru Rinpoche reportedly flew to the site of the monastery on the back of a flying tigress. This day hike is not only historically and culturally interesting, but also incredibly scenic! It takes about one and half hours to reach the cafeteria, which gives a breathtaking view of the Tiger’s Nest. If you still feel like hiking then you can take another hour to reach the temple. Then return back to the cafeteria for your lunch and then walk down hill after your lunch. You will be driven back to the hotel from the base camp.

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• Day 3 : Genekha to Gur (Trek Starts) Distance 7Km, Time 5 hours, Camp Elevation 3290m.

  Today, we will drive to Thimphu (Genekha 2800M) which is the starting point of our trekking. Today’s trail is all through terraced fields and conifers vegetation. The trek starts with a short descent down to the river, from here, after crossing the river, you start climbing till you reach a huge rock platform at 3350m from where you will have a picturesque view of the valley below. After another 2 hours, you reach Gur amid yak pastures at 3290m.

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• Day 4 : Gur (Camp) to Labatama Distance 12Km, Time 6 hours, Camp Elev 4100m.

  While trekking across the ridges, one enjoys the beauty of the rugged mountain vegetation. The path winds through flowers and wild asparagus (in spring). The meadows are refreshing and inspiring. The first pass symbolized by a huge cairn gives a spectacular view of Kanchenjunga (Sikkim) and more or less all the Bhutanese Himalayan peaks. Once descended into the Lamatama valley, you will ascend gradually through the valley passing some yak herder huts till you reach Utsho Lake where golden trouts are in abundance. The campsite is right next to the lake at 4100.

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• Day 5 : Labatama Halt

  You will spend the day exploring any one of nearby lakes such as Relitsho, Hentsho, Setsho and Jagetsho Lakes. These lakes are full of trout and your trekking leader will tell you mystic stories about these lakes. Lunch by the lakeside with a spectacular view can be a memorable experience. After lunch, you can also attempt to climb the Jomo peak at an altitude of 5,050m. Return to camp by dusk and prepare for the next day.

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• Day 6 : Labatama to Pankha Distance 8Km, Time 5-6 hours, Camp Elev 400m.

  The trail continues along the western side of the Dalatsho up to a saddle at 4520m from where you can have a majestic view of Himalayan peaks during descent. This point is around 4460m. The mountain peaks include Everest (Nepal), Kanchenjunga (Sikkim), Jumolhari, Jitchu Drake, Tshering Gang, Khangbum, Masa Gang , Tshenda Gang and Gangche Ta. If you want an even better view, you can climb a peak close to the saddle with an altitude of 4720m. From the saddle the path descends, passing some yak herder huts (you can interact with them to know their livelihood) to Docha Chu. You follow the river for a while, but stay higher up on the slope to reach Pankha with some ups and downs on the way. Camp at Pankha is about 4000m.

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• Day 7 : Pankha to Chamgang (2600M) to Thimphu (trek ends) Distance 14Km, Time 8 hours

  You will start early today. This day entails the crossing of several passes, each one more impressive than the other. Search for different varieties of plants and mountain birds. After crossing the last small ridge, you will gradually descend toward the main Junction pass, which crisscrossed each other for the trail towards Chamgang, Talekha, Ganekha and Gaselo. So just make a very short descent on your right, and then take left horizontally for a few minutes towards Chamgang trail with about three to four small ridges to go up and down before you begin a steep downhill hike until you reach a Chamgang village. You will finally arrive at the motor-able road where transport will be awaiting to transfer you to Thimphu.

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• Day 8 : Thimphu to Paro

  In the morning visit the national memorial stupa, a huge Buddha statue over the hill popularly known to locals as Buddha point, Takin preservation center and break for lunch in a simple Bhutan museum. In the afternoon, drive to Paro and if the time permits visit one the oldest temples in the country called Kyichu lhakhang. For dinner you will visit a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse to experience the life of a Bhutanese farmer and if you wish you can sit down for a dinner with a local family enjoying an “Ema datse” a dish made up of cheese and chillies. Overnight hotel in Paro.

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• Day 9 : Departure

  After your breakfast, you will be driven to the airport for departure. Our representative will bid you goodbye.

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Inclusions

• Government levy/taxes &visa fee
• Transport by private vehicle
• Government approved 3-star hotels
• English speaking guide
• Permits
• Sleeping tents, sleeping mats & pillows
• Dining tents, kitchen tent & toilet tent
• Tables, chairs, utensils, hot water bags
• Trekking chef & assistants
• Horses to carry equipments
• Food supplies

Exclusions

• Airfare
• Insurance
• Laundry
• Drinks & beverages
• Phone/internet bills
• Tips
• Wire transfer charge/card fee
• Sleeping bag
• Entrance fees for the sightseeings
• Other bills of personal nature

Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Thromde, Olakha, Changjalu - 11001
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