18 Day Laya Gasa Trek
06.04.09
The trip will include:
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• A trek through rarely visited valleys
• Awesome views of Jumolhari, Jitchu Drake and Tsheringkhang
• Meet yak-herders at their camp sites
• Learn about subsistence living and how life is without Modernity
• Acclimatization hike to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)
• A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)
• A “welcome” meal on the first day
• A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening
• An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances
• A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant
• A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse
• A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – 2 Paro to Thimphu:
Arrive in the Paro Airport: Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will greet you, brief you about the trip and will take you to the capital city Thimphu where you will be staying. Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft above sea level. (1 hr 30 min drive). Visit Weekend market, Mini Zoo and Tashichoo Dzong, hike to Cheri Monastery, visit hand made paper factory, 13 Arts and Crafts institute, museums, see people playing archery, stroll around the cit and a night in down town Thimphu…
Day 3 – Thimphu to Punakha/Wangdue:
Morning drive Punakha/Wangdue. Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level. (3 hrs drive). Visit the Wangdue market, Punakha Dzong, Hike to Temple of Fertility..
Day 4 – Trek Begins: Laya – Gasa Trek
• Standard: medium – hard
• Duration: 14 days
• Distance: 82.5 miles/ 133 km
• Altitude Gain: 11,608ft/3539m
• Altitude Loss: 7987ft/2435m
• Accommodation: Tents
Punakha to Gasa: Altitude: 7282ft/2220m.(Distance: 8.7 miles/14 km. 5 hrs walk).
Day 5 – Gasa to Koina:
Altitude: 3240m/10627ft above sea level (12 kms/7.4miles, 6 hours walk)
Day 6 – Koina to Laya:
Altitude: 3800m/12465ft above sea level. (16 kms/10miles, 6 hours walk)
Day 7 – Laya to Limithang:
Altitude: 4160m/13645ft above sea level. (9 kms/5.5miles, 4 hours walk).
Day 8 – Limithang to Robluthang:
Altitude:4160m/13645ft. (16 kms/10miles, 7 hours walk).
Day 9 – Robluthang to Shakyapasang:
Altitude 4000m/13,120ft (16 km/10 miles, 7 hrs walk).
Day 10 – Shakyapasang to Chebisa:
Altitude 3990m/13,090ft.(14 km/8.7 miles, 5 hours walk).
Day 11 – Chebisa to Lingshi:
Altitude 4010 m/13,150ft. (3 to 4 hours, distance 16km/10miles)
Day 12 – 13 Lingshi to Jangothang:
Altitude: 4044m/13,260ft.(5 to 6 hrs walk distance 21km).
Day 14 – Jangothang to Soi Thangthangkha:
Altitude: 3575m/11,730ft. (17 km/10.5 miles, 5 hours walk)
Day 15 – Soi Thangthangkha to Shana:
Altitude: 2890 m/9480ft. (22 km/13.6miles, 6 to 7 hours walk).
Day 16 -17 Shana to Paro:
Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level (15 km/9.3miles, 5 hrs walk). Visit national museums, Rimpung dzongs, Kichu monastery, hike to Tiger’s nest, visit farm houses, and take hot stone bath…
Day 18 – Depart from Bhutan:
Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.
FACTS & FIGURES
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Tour Cost |
1 pax: USD 290 per person per night/USD4950 per person 2 pax: USD280 per person per night/USD4780 per person 3 pax upto 10 pax: USD240 per person per night/4100 per person Above 10 pax: USD220 per person per night/3760 per person (Includes government taxes, accommodation in roughly 3 to 4 star category hotels, 3 meals a day, guide, transportation throughout the trip, visa processing fee and museum fees only) Excludes: (airfares, airport tax (in Bangkok), Tips to guides, restaurants, hotel lobby porters, trek staff, etc.., Bottled/alcoholic drinks, room service, al a cart meals, etc…,Photography charges (if and when applicable) |
Flight Cost |
Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines flies in and out of Bhutan to Kathmandu (US$442 per person), Delhi (US$705 per person), Calcutta (US$435 per person) and Bangkok (US$788 per person). |
Number of Days |
18 days / 17 nights |
Road Surface |
100% on paved surfaces |
Group Size |
Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax |
Vehicle Support |
Luxurious SUVs/ Cars |
Staff Support |
One dedicated and professionalized English speaking guide, licensed by Tourism Council of Bhutan, Cooks if required for the trek and a driver through out the trip. |
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