This trek is an extension of the Jhomolhari trek. It offers diverse flora and fauna, as well as a good opportunity to spot blue sheep.

The Laya-Gasa trek begins in the Paro Valley and follows the same route as the Jhomolhari trek as far as Lingzhi, then heads North into the high country. Snow can close the high passes, but they are generally open from April to June and mid-September to mid-November. The best trekking month in the Laya region is April.

The trek will introduce you to the unusual culture of the Layap people and offers a stop at a natural hot spring in Gasa. If you are lucky, you may also see takins and Bhutan’s national flower, the blue poppy.

Sketch Itinerary

Day 01: Drugyel Dzong-Sharna Zampa(2580m-2850m)
17 km. 4-6 hours.

Day 02: Sharna Zampa-Thangthangkha(2850m-3610m)
22 km. 7-8 hours.

Day 03: Thangthangkha-Jangothang(3610m-4080m)
19 km. 5-6 hours.

Day 04: Halt/ acclimatization and Exploration(4080m)

Day 05: Jangothang-Lingzhi(4080m-4010m)
18 km. 6-7 hours.

Day 06: Lingzhi-Chebisa(4010m-3880m)
10 km. 5-6 hours.

Day 07: Chebisa-Shomuthang(3880m-4220m)
17km. 6-7 hours

Day 08: Shomuthang-Robluthang(4220m-4160m)
18 km. 6-7 hours

Day 09: Robluthang-Limithang(4160m-4140m)
19km. 6-7 hours

Day 10: Limithang-Laya(4140m-3840m)
10km. 4-5 hours.

Day 11: Laya-Koina(3840m-3050m)
19km. 6-7 hours

Day 12: Koina-Gasa(3050m-2770m)
14 km. 6-7 hours

Day 13: Gasa-Damji(2770m-2430m)
18 km. 5-6 hours

Day 14: Damji-Tashithang(2530m-1840m)
16km. 5 hours.

From Tashithang, you will be picked up by our driver and driven to your Hotel.

All of our treks are custom-designed itineraies and we can tailor-make each trek to suit your individual fitness levels.