Laya Gasa Trek
The first part of the Laya Gasa Trek goes along the same route as the Jomolari Trek I right till Lingshi. Besides the unforgettable views of Mount Jomolhari, the trek offers spectacular views on Jichu Drake, Gangchhenta (Great Tiger Mountain). Between Jangothang and Laya the trail hardly goes below 4,000m and one has good opportunities to spot blue sheep or even takin. Some beautiful Bhutanese mountain villages, the unique culture and appearance of the Layaps (people of Laya district) and finally a day of relaxation at the Gasa hot springs add to an extremely rewarding trekking experience. All in all, the Laya Gasa Trek is considered to be the most beautiful trek of Bhutan, only to be beaten by the tough Snowman Trek.
Overview
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bhutan |
| Day 2 | Taktsang Monestary Hike |
| Day 3 | Drukgyel Dzong – Sharna Zampa |
| Day 4 | Sharna Zampa- Thangthangkha |
| Day 5 | Thangthangkha – Jangothang |
| Day 6 | Jangothang Halt |
| Day 7 | Jangothang – Lingshi |
| Day 8 | Lingshi – Chebisa |
| Day 9 | Chebisa – Shomuthang |
| Day 10 | Shomuthang – Robluthang |
| Day 11 | Robluthang – Limithang |
| Day 12 | Limithang – Laya |
| Day 13 | Laya – Koina |
| Day 14 | Koina – Gasa |
| Day 15 | Gasa – Thimphu |
| Day 16 | Thimphu Sightseeing |
| Day 17 | Departure |
All packages can be customized. We can easily add extra days to the end of any package that you find on this website. Removing days is usually very easy to do as long as the driving or the treking is still possible. Some of the teks have two days in a row of descent and sometimes, if you are fit enough, we are able to skip a camp or two.
Photos
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- Trekking route for Laya Gasa
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- Laya Gasa Elevation Profile
