Laya Gasa Trek - 18 Days

Laya Gasa Trek shows you the famous vista of Bhutan, as well as, takes you to Drukgyel dzong, and this dzong has Chomolhari Mountian on its background. The trekking trail of this trek climbs uphill, descends downhill, and traverses yak pasture and lush forest. In addition to these, the trail takes you to Punakha, Gasa, and Lingshi dzongs. Shana is from where you start this trek and Damji is where you end the trek.

Laya Gasa Trek is a camping trek, wherein you spend nights by the stream, river, waterfall, hot spring and in the meadows, as well as, in the valleys. At one point of the trek, you spend a night in front of Jichu Drake Mountain. Laya Gasa trek also offers you an opportunity to be at close with the beautiful landscapes of Bhutan, which are untouched, remote, and highland in terms of the number of visitors.

Beautiful dense forest of oak, birch, rhododendron, bamboo, ferns, pine, juniper, and fir is one of the highlights of Laya Gasa trek. This is the forest, which is a living place for the colorful butterflies and birds. You also reach Chomolhari Base Camp and Tsho Phu lake, from where you will see the spectacular view of Jichu Drake Mountains. You also cross the Shinchela Pass (5,000 m), the last and highest pass en route. Here, you may spot Blue Sheep, eagles, griffin vultures, and yaks. As you descend, you find the trail rough and rocky, and at this time, you also walk through the moraine and the glacial valley. The ending part of Laya Gasa trek offers a fascinating view of Gangchey Ta mountain.

Laya Gasa trek begins with a visit to Taktsang Monastery or the Tiger’s Nest, the most spectacular monastery of Bhutan. This monastery is the symbol of Bhutan, and it is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived in the monastery on the back of a flying tigress to meditate many years ago.