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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 Kathmandu
  • Leadership: Local leader
  • Minimum Group Size: 3 people
  • Cost: 2011 - US$3,995
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Druk Air flight to/from Kathmandu & Paro
  • All transfers including airport collections at Kathmandu & Paro
  • Twin share room at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu and all hotels in Bhutan
  • Breakfast only at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu, 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 Kathmandu (London from £600)
  • Travel & trekking insurance (Snowcard from £70)
  • Nepal visa valid for 48 hours at US$5 (approx £3)
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • Personal clothing & equipment
  • Tips
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"
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Trek Dates

  • October 5th to 23rd 2011
  • April 25th to May 13th 2012
  • October 3rd to 21st 2012

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Fly to Kathmandu 
  • 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 Kathmandu 
  • Day 19Fly back home 
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