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Laya Gasa

One of the finest treks in the Himalaya covering a long distance across northern Bhutan along the border with Tibet.

The Laya Gasa trek starts near Paro crosses four Himalayan mountain passes to arrive at the village of Laya, from here we descend to the hot springs at Ghasa then to the Punakha Valley followed by a drive to Thimpu. You will travel through a cross section of Bhutan landscape from picturesque farmland, forests, alpine pastures to high Himalayan passes. There are superb mountains views of Bhutan's most impressive peaks including Chomolhari and Jitchu Drake. Along the way you will see a number of Dzongs, these are fortress monasteries located in strategic positions along the Tibet border.

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Trek Details

  • Destination: Bhutan
  • Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
  • Trek Grade: Moderate
  • Duration: 19 days from Calcutta
  • Leadership: Local leader
  • Minimum Group Size: 3 people
  • Cost: 2010 - US$3,995
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Druk Air flight to/from Calcutta & Paro
  • All transfers including airport collections at Calcutta & Paro
  • Twin share room at Fairlawn Hotel in Calcutta and all hotels in Bhutan
  • Breakfast only at Fairlawn Hotel in Calcutta, all meals included while in Bhutan
  • Twin share tents while on trek using our three person Mountain Hardwear Trango 3.1s
  • All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, tents, TMC guide, pack animals and cook
  • Financial protection insurance with International Passenger Protection

Price excludes:

  • International flight to/from Calcutta (London from £400)
  • Travel & trekking insurance (Snowcard from £70)
  • India visa up to 6 month (£30)
  • Lunch and evening meals in Calcutta
  • Personal clothing & equipment
  • Tips
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"
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Trek Dates

  • October 6th to 24th 2010
  • April 27th to May 15th 2011
  • October 5th to 23rd 2011
  • April 25th to May 13th 2012

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Fly to Calcutta 
  • Day 2Fly to Paro (2,280m), afternoon sightseeing 
  • Day 3Morning walk to Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s Nest) 
  • Day 4Trek to Shana (2,790m) 
  • Day 5Trek to Soi Thangthanka (3,510m)  
  • Day 6Trek to Jangothang (4,080m) 
  • Day 7Acclimatisation day at Jangothang (4,080m) 
  • Day 8Trek to Lingshi (4,150m) crossing Nyile La (4,890m)  
  • Day 9Trek to Chebisa (3,850m) 
  • Day 10Trek to Shomuthang (3,950m) crossing Gombu La (4,400m) 
  • Day 11Trek to Robulathang (4,410m) crossing Jhare La (4,780m) 
  • Day 12Trek to Limithang (4,160m) crossing the Shinge La (5,000m) 
  • Day 13Trek to Laya (3,700m) 
  • Day 14Trek to camp (3,700m) below Bale La  
  • Day 15Trek to Gasa, cross the Bale La (3,800m) 
  • Day 16Trek to roadhead, drive to Thimphu 
  • Day 17Sightseeing in Thimpu 
  • Day 18Fly to Calcutta 
  • Day 19Fly back home 
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