Classic Laya Trek

Classic Laya Trek is the great opportunity to experience diversified trekking in Bhutan through beautiful landscapes, dense forests, alpine pasturelands, high altitude passes with views of great Himalayan peaks like Mt. gangchey ta, Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and other surrounding peaks. Along the trails of Classic Laya trek, there are plenty of cultural and natural sightseeing opportunity while visiting local Dzongs, monasteries and villages.

We embark in for Classic Laya Trek as you arrive at Paro on Druk Air A319, the only national carrier, complete the visa formalities and transfer to hotel. First we visit the national symbol of Bhutan, Taktsang Monastery located at the cliff of the mountain. Then we continue our classic Laya trek as we pass along Shana, Thangthangkha, Jangothang, Lingishi, Chebisa, Shomuthang, Robluthang, Limithnag, explore culture and nature exclusively at Laya then head further towards Chamsa, Gasa Tshachu, Punakha, Thimpu and finally get back to Paro. During all these trekking days, we traverse scenic farmlands and landscapes with picturesque Himalayan views, exploration of isolated Laya communities, take a hot spring at Gasa with plenty of sightseeing opportunities at Paro and Thimpu.

Classic Laya Trek is a tented camping adventure in Bhutan that exhibits best of cultural highlights with natural exploration opportunities. Good level of physical fitness is required for this trek and regarding the best seasons to visit, months from April to June and mid September to November are recommended. Therefore join Classic Laya Trek with Memorable Journey for once in a lifetime adventure trekking in Bhutan with unforgettable memories.

Trip Highlights:

Spectacle spectacular views of Himalayas such as Mt. Jumolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake.
Travel through beautiful places from farm lands to dense forests.
Explore the isolated community of Laya.
Immerse in the therapeutic waters of the Gasa Hot Springs.
Set up tented camp overnight beneath some of Bhutan’s most impressive Himalayas
Visit Taktsang Monastery.

Day 1, Arrival to Paro

Arrive Paro by Druk Air A319, the only national carrier. On arrival and after visa formalities, meet, assist and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Kichu Resort.

Day 2, Day Hike to Taktsang

Day hike to Taktsang monastery. Overnight at Kichu Resort.

Day 3, Drive to Drugyel Dzong

Drive to Drugyel Dzong and start trek to 2800 meters at Shana camp. Walking time 5/6 hours.

Day 4, Shana to Soi Thangthangkha

Shana to Soi Thangthangkha. Camp at altitude of 3800 meters. Walking time 7/8 hours.

Day 5, Soi to Jangothang

Soi to Jangothang. Camp at 4050 meters. Walking time 4/5 hours.

Day 6, Jangothang to Lingshi

Jangothang to Lingshi. Camp at 4100 meters.Walking time 6/7 hours.

Day 7, Lingshi to Chebisa

Lingshi to Chebisa. Camp at altitude of 3900 meters. Walking time 4/5 hours.

Day 8, Chebisa to Shomuthang

Chebisa to Shomuthang. Camp at 4250 meters. Walking time 7/8 hours.

Day 9, Shomuthang to Robluthang

Shomuthang to Robluthang. Camp at 4300 meters. Walking time 7/8 hours.

Day 10, Robluthang to Limithang

Robluthang to Limithang. Camp at 4100 meters. Walking time 7/8 hours.

Day 11, Limithang to Laya

Limithang to Laya. Camp at altitude of 3850 meters. Walking time 4/6 hours.

Day 12, Laya halt

Laya halt. Explore the village by visiting the home of the laya people.

Day 13, Laya to Koina

Laya to Koina. Camp at 3400 meters. Walking time 5/6 hours.

Day 14, Koina to Gasa Hot spring

Koina to Gasa Hot spring. Camp altitude at 2200 meters. Walking time 6/7 hours.

Day 15, Hot Spring to Goen Damji

Hot Spring to Goen Damji. Camp at 1850 meters. Walking time 4/5 hours.

Day 16, Damji to Tashithang

Damji to Tashithang. End trek at Tashithang at 1550 meters. The bus will be waiting and proceed for 1 hour to Punakha. Visit the 17 centuary dzong and drive 45 minutes to Wangdue Kichu resort. Overnight at Kichu Resort.