This trek is for 12 days and is an extension of the Jomolhari trek. The route offers opportunities to see various flora and fauna like Blue Sheep, Takins and the Blue Poppy. It introduces you to the unique culture of the Layap people who are the Nomadic people of Upper Himalayas bordering Tibet. On the last day, we halt at a natural hot spring in Gasa. Laya Gasa trek is a popular Trek. Highest point is 4115 Meter.
Facts
- Trek Duration: 12 Days.
- Starting Point: Shana, Paro.
- End Point: Gasa Hot Spring.
- Difficulty Level: Difficult.
- Highest Point: 4115 m.
- Best time: March – May & Sep. – November.
Highlights
- Most Scenic landscapes.
- Meet Local People including “the Layaps”.
- Visit the beautiful Laya villages.
- Glimpse of Yak Herders’ life style.
- Visit Ancient Temple, Monasteries and Dzongs.
- Diverse Flora and Fauna.
- Witness Archery matches.
Brief Trek Itinerary
- Day 01. Arrive Paro and sightseeing |Altitude: 2334 m.
- Day 02. Paro – Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) – Shana | 7 Km | Hike: 4 hours.
- Day 03. Shana – Thang Thanka (Start of Laya Gasa Trek Bhutan Itinerary) | Altitude: 3610 m | 22 Km | Hike: 7 – 8 hours.
- Day 04. Thang Thanka – Jangothang | Altitude: 4080 m | 19 Km | Hike: 5 – 6 hours.
- Day 05. Jangothang Halt (Laya Gasa Trek Bhutan – Acclimatization).
- Day 06. Jangothang – Lingshi | Altitude: 4010 m | 18 Km | Hike: 6 – 7 hours.
- Day 07. Lingshi – Chebisa | Altitude: 3880 m | 10 Km | Hike: 5 – 6 hours.
- Day 08. Chebisa – Shomuthang | Altitude: 4220 m | 17 Km | Hike: 6 – 7 hours.
- Day 09. Shomuthang – Robluthang | Altitude: 4160 m | 18 Km | Hike: 6 – 7 hours.
- Day 10. Robluthang – Lemithang | Altitude: 4140 m | 19 Km | Hike: 6 – 7 hours.
- Day 11. Lemithang – Laya | Altitude: 3840 m | 10 Km | Hike: 4 – 5 hours.
- Day 12. Laya Halt (Bhutan Laya Gasa Trek Itinerary – Acclimatization) | Altitude: 3840 m.
- Day 13. Laya – Koena | Altitude: 3050 m | 19 Km | Hike: 6 – 7 hours.
- Day 14. Koena – Gasa Tsachu (End of Laya Gasa Trek Itinerary) | Altitude: 1710 m | 14 Km | Hike: 6 – 7 hours.
- Day 15. Gasa Tsachu – Punakha | Altitude: 1242 m | 73 Km | Drive: 3 hours.
- Day 16. Punakha – Wangdue Phodrang – Thimphu | Altitude: 2334 m | 90 Km | Drive 3 hours.
- Day 17. Thimphu sightseeing – Paro | 56 Km | Drive: 1 hour.
- Day 18. Paro – Departure.