Laya Trek Tour 21 Nights 22 Days Ex - Paro

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : ARRIVE PARO

  The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular mountain flights in the world, with a constantly changing panorama of some of the highest mountains on earth. After lunch enjoy afternoon sightseeing around Paro, including a visit to the Ta Dzong Museum housing many religious relics, works of art and handicrafts. Next, visit the Rimpong Dzong. Dzong’s are large monasteries and district administrative centers, which were once strategic forts. Overnight at your hotel in Paro.

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• Day 2 : PARO

  After breakfast hike to Taktsang Monastery, walking approximately 1.5 to 2 hours uphill. The view of Taktsang Monastery built on a sheer cliff face 900 meters above the valley floor is spectacular.
  Afterwards visit other sights in Paro valley. Overnight at your hotel in Paro.

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• Day 3 : PARO – SHANA 17km, 5-6 hours

  The trek starts from Drukgyal Dzong (2,580m). The trail climbs gently through rice terraces and fields of millet before entering an area of apple orchards and forests. Soon you reach the army post of Gunitsawa (2,810m). This is the last stop before Tibet. The trail continues up to 2,870m, where there are several good camping places in meadows surrounded by trees.

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• Day 4 : SHANA – SOIL THANGTHANGKHA 20km, 7-8 hours

  The trail again follows the Pa Chu (Paro River), traversing through pine, oak and spruce forests. After crossing a bridge to the left bank of the river, stop for lunch. Then we continue along the river, climbing upwards thought forests, and crossing the river once more before reaching our campsite (3,750).

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• Day 5 : SOIL THANGTHANGKHA – JANGOTHANG 19km km, 7-8 hours

  The path ascends for a while until we reach the army camp. We then follow the river above the tree line, enjoying stunning views of the surrounding peaks. Hot lunch is served at a yak herder’s camp. A short walk from here into the valley takes us to our campsite a Jangothang (4,040m).

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• Day 6 : JANGOTHANG Rest Day

  Day at leisure, enjoying superb views of the south face of Chomolhari and the ruined dzong.

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• Day 7 : JANGOTHANG – LINGSHI 18km, 7-8 hours

  The trail follows a stream before crossing over to the right bank. We now start our climb up to the first ridge with views of Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tserimgang. The trail then crosses a valley until climbing up to Nyele – La Pass (4,700m). We descend gradually to our campsite at Lingshi (4,000m).

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• Day 8 : LINGSHI – CHEBISA 10km, 5-6 hours

  We continue on the trail past Lingshi Dzong, perched on its hilltop, enjoying exhilarating views of hills, the winding river and magnificent peaks. It is an easy day and a pleasant walk-through village. After lunch, a short walk takes us to Chebisa village, where we camp by the side of a stream of a stream (3,850m).

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• Day 9 : CHEBISA -SHUMOTHANG 17 Kilometers/ 6 to 7 hours

  Today begins with a stiff climb of nearly four hours up a ridge to Guba – La (4,500m). We descend from the pass-through rhododendrons to our lunch location before crossing a stream and continuing through rhododendron forests and past yak herders’ camp. Tonight’s campsite is at an altitude of 4,250 m.

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• Day 10 : SHOUMUTHANG – ROBLUTHANG 18km, 6-7 hours

  This trek starts with a climb up to Jari – La Pass (4,700m). We descend from here to Tasharijathang valley, the summer grazing ground of the rare Himalayan Takin. After crossing a stream, the trail ascends to Robluthang (4,200m) where we set up our camp for the night.

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• Day 11 : ROBLUTHANG – LIMITHANG 19km, 7-8 hours

  We start the day with a long climb up to Shinji-La Pass (4,900m), enjoying stunning mountain views from the path. After crossing the pass, we descend to Limithang. The last part of today’s trek is steep, with splendid views of Gangchenta peak (6,840). Tonight’s campsite is at an altitude of 4,100 m.

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• Day 12 : LIMITHANG – LAYA 10 km, 4 – 5 hours

  In the morning we walk to a superb view of Gangchenta peak in front of our camp. The walk to Laya is very pleasant through a damp forest filled with moss and singing birds. We set up camp on arrival at Laya village, the second highest settlement in the country, at 3,800m.

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• Day 13 : LAYA Rest Day

  Explore Laya village. You can go and visit one of the local houses. Traditional Bhutanese hospitality is extended even to a stranger, and a cup of tea and Chang (alcohol brewed from barley) is always offered.

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• Day 14 : LAYA – CHAMSA 19km, 8-9 hours

  We descend from Laya to the army camp at the side of the Mo chu (Mother River of Punakha), and then walk alongside the river till reaching a bridge. After crossing the bridge, the track winds up and down through juniper and fir forests. We camp in the forest at Chamsa (3, 800m).

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• Day 15 : CHAMSA – GASA TSHACHU 14km, 6-7 hours

  After a 30-minute walk over flat land to Bele-La Pass, it’s downhill all the way to Gasa Tshachu. We take lunch at Gasa village (2700m), afterwards visiting the village and Gasa Dzong. The Dzong was built in the 17th century. We then descend to Gasa Tshachu (hot spring), where we set up our camp (2,200m).

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• Day 16 : GASA TSHACHU Rest day

  After a long trek, this is the place to relax! Enjoy a hot bath and try some of the local beer.

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• Day 17 : GASA TSHACHU – PUNAKHA

  Drive through scenic mountains from Gasa to Punakha (3-4 hrs.). Punakha was the ancient capital of Bhutan. Overnight at your hotel in Punakha.

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• Day 18 : PUNAKHA

  Visit Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by the Shabdrung, the ‘Unifier of Bhutan’. It is situated at the confluence of the Mo Chu and Pho Chu (Mother and Father Rivers) and is the winter headquarters of the Je Khenpo and hundreds of monks who move en-masse from Thimphu to this warmer location. The three-story main temple of the Punakha Dzong is a breathtaking example of traditional architecture with four intricately embossed entrance pillars crafted from cypress and decorated in gold and silver. It was here in 1907 that Bhutan’s first king was crowned. After lunch, enjoy a walk to Chimi Lhakhang, temple of Drukpa Kinley. He inherited the Divine Madman title since he revolted against the orthodox Buddhism in his time. He taught the people that religion is an inner feeling and it’s not necessary that one should be an ordained monk. He is also considered a symbol of fertility. Overnight at your hotel in Punakha.

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• Day 19 : PUNAKHA – THIMPHU

  Drive to Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu via the Dochu-La pass (3,100 meters), which on a clear day offers an incredible view of Himalayan peaks (about 3 hrs total driving time). The drive through the countryside affords a glimpse of everyday life in this most remote of Himalayan kingdoms. In the Dochu-La area there are vast Rhododendron forests that grow to tree size and bloom in late April/early May covering the mountains in a riot of glorious spring color. After lunch, enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu.

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• Day 20 : THIMPHU

  Enjoy a full day of sightseeing, including a visit to the National Memorial Chorten, 12th century Changangkha Temple, the Zilukha Nunnery and Tashichhodzong. Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu.

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• Day 21 : THIMPHU – PARO

  Visit the School for Arts and Crafts, The National Library housing a collection of 8th century scriptures, the Traditional Paper Factory and the Folk Heritage Museum. If your visit coincides with the weekend, you can walk through the Thimphu Market. Late afternoon transfer to Paro for overnight.

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• Day 22 : DEPART PARO

  Breakfast in the hotel, then drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination. Tashi Delek.

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Inclusions

• CP (Room + Breakfast)

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• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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