Laya Lingsi Trekking
Moderate21 days
ItineraryLaya Lingsi Trekking
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| • Day 01 | Arrive Paro (By Druk Air). On arrival, greeted by Bhutanese escort and transferred to hotel. |
| • Day 02 | Paro sightseeing. Visit Drukgyal Dzong ruins, Kichu Lhakhang, Ta Dzong (National Museum), and Paro Rimpung Dzong. Explore Paro's main shopping district. |
| • Day 03 | Paro Excursion to Taktsang Monastery. Short drive to Satsam Chorten, 2-hour horse ride to Taktsang viewpoint. Return to hotel after lunch. |
| • Day 04 | Paro - Shana (Start of Trek). Trek starts at Drukgyal Dzong, following the Paro River. Camp at Shana. Altitude 2,820m; Distance 14 km; Time 5-6 hours. |
| • Day 05 | Shana - Thangthangka. Follow the river through a forested area, passing isolated farmhouses. Camp in a meadow. Altitude 3,610m; Distance 21 km; Time 7-8 hours. |
| • Day 06 | Thangthangka - Jangothang. Pass army post and yak herdsmen huts. Camp at Jhomolhari base camp. Altitude 4,115m; Distance 15 km; Time 5-6 hours. |
| • Day 07 | Jangothang (Halt). Rest day, with the option to visit Jhomolhari glacier or lakes nearby. |
| • Day 08 | Jangothang - Lingshi. Trek over Nyelela pass (4,700m). Camp near Lingshi Dzong. Altitude 4,000m; Distance 17 km; Time 6-7 hours. |
| • Day 09 | Lingshi - Chebisa. Trek to Gom Yu village, then to Chebisa. Camp by the river. Altitude 3,780m; Distance 12 km; Time 4-5 hours. |
| • Day 10 | Chebisa - Shomuthang. Climb to Gokula pass (4,320m), then descend through rhododendron forest. Camp near a riverbed. Altitude 3,890m; Distance 17 km; Time 6-7 hours. |
| • Day 11 | Shomuthang - Robluthang. Trek over Jarela pass (4,640m), pass Tsarigathang valley and camp at Robluthang. Altitude 4,100m; Distance 22 km; Time 7-8 hours. |
| • Day 12 | Robluthang - Lemithang. Trek over Shinchela pass (4,870m). Camp by the riverbank. Altitude 4,040m; Time 6-7 hours. |
| • Day 13 | Lemithang - Laya. Trek through forests and enter Laya village. Meet locals and explore. Altitude 3,880m; Distance 10 km; Time 4-5 hours. |
| • Day 14 | Laya (Halt). Rest day with opportunities to meet villagers. |
| • Day 15 | Laya - Koena. Trek along river valley with stunning views. Camp at Koena. Altitude 3,300m; Distance 19 km; Time 6-7 hours. |
| • Day 16 | Koena - Gasa Tsachu. Trek over Balela pass (3,740m), descend to Gasa village and hot springs. Camp near Gasa Dzong. Altitude 2,638m; Distance 15 km; Time 6-7 hours. |
| • Day 17 | Gasa Tsachu - Goen Damji. Trek through hillsides and forests. Camp at Goen Damji. Altitude 2,280m; Distance 21 km; Time 7-8 hours. |
| • Day 18 | Goen Damji - Punakha (End of Trek). Descend into lush semi-tropical gorge. Overnight at hotel. |
| • Day 19 | Punakha - Thimphu. Visit Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang en route to Thimphu. |
| • Day 20 | Thimphu - Paro. Visit Dupthop Lhakhang, National Memorial Chorten, Handicrafts Emporium, then drive to Paro. |
| • Day 21 | Paro - Airport. Depart from Paro airport. |
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