Laya Gasa Hot Spring Trek

Arrive at Paro Airport. Visa will just take about 30 minutes and our team from Tour Bhutan will be outside with your name placard. A brief familiarization will be done by the guide before you begin the tour of Bhutan. If time permit, visit Ta Dzong, once a watchtower, built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th century. It was inaugurated as Bhutan’s National Museum in 1968. Afterwards visit Rinpung Dzong built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan; the Dzong continues its age-old function as the seat of the district administration, district court and the monastic body. The southern approach to the Dzong has a traditional roofed cantilever bridge called Nemi Zam. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Tour the Capital city of Bhutan. Tour includes a visit to textile museam, Library and 13th arts and crafts School. Over night at Hotel.After breakfast, drive towards Thimphu (the capital of Bhutan) which is about 1 hour drive. En-route ,visit Tamchog Monastery, a private temple owned by the descendants of famous Tibetan bridge – builder Thangthong Gaylpo. Later on continue the drive to Thimphu and visit Buddha point for a stunning view of Thimphu city and Takin Compound.

After lunch visit Tashi Choe Dzong: The fortress of the glorious religion was initially constructed in 1641 and rebuilt by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk in the 1960s. Visit the Folk Heritage Museum, National library and craft bazar for shopping .Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

After early breakfast, drive towards Punakha via Dochula pass. On arrival, take a short hike through beautiful rice fields to Chimmi Lhakhang, a temple dedicated to Drukpa Kuenley, who as a favorite saint of the Bhutanese people is known affectionately as “the Divine Madman”. The temple is on a hillside in the middle of rice fields and has become a pilgrimage site for childless couples. And later, visit Punakha Dzong located at the confluence of the Pho-chu (male-river) and Mo-chu (female-river), the Punakha Dzong is arguably the most impressive dzong in the country. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

We drive our way till hotspring. The roads are not good enough and at times you might come across muddy roads, so be prepared.

The day will be at leisure to try out the hot spring located by the bank of a stream. You may see many locals visiting the hot spring as it is believed that the spring has lots of healing affect on many skin ailments and body aches. It’s a perfect nature gift for trekkers to take at least a day of relaxation in the Hot spring.

Distance: 17Km
Walking time: 5 Hours
Maximum Altitude: 3800m
Ascent:
Descent:
Camping Altitude: 3200m
After early breakfast trek begins from Gasa Hotspring to Kohina. on the way Visit Gasa Dzong

Distance: 19Km
Walking time: 5 hours
Maximum Altitude:
Ascent: 1070m
Descent: 260m
Camping Altitude: 3200m
Camp near the village. Walk around upon reaching Laya village.

Explore the village of Laya. Laya is a small remote village in northern Bhutan bordered with Tibet. It lies at an altitude of 3800m above sea level. There are about 800 tribal people living in the area. The main income source of this people comes from hiring of horse for tourist and cordycep harvest.

Distance: 38Km
Walking time: 9 Hours
Maximum Altitude: 3200m
Ascent:
Descent:
Camping Altitude:2900M
After early breakfast we descend our walk towards Gasa Hot Spring. Lunch will be served at Kohina. The hike is quite long today and we start early morning. Over night at Gasa Hot Spring.

Drive to Thimphu from Gasa Hot spring. It takes about 6 hours from Gasa to Thimphu. Upon reaching Thimphu check into the hotel and relax.

After early breakfast, we drive to Paro Tiger Nest Base Camp. Hike to the tiger nest temple is best in early morning as there will be less people walking the routes. The route takes about 3 hours uphill walk from pinewood forest. Our guide will be assisting you throughout the hike. We take rest at Taktsang Cafe for tea and coffee.

Today is the last day of your Tour in Bhutan. Our team will be waiting outside your hotel to drop you at the airport. Please make sure your documents and flight tickets are ready to show at the airport. Its always good to report 3 hours prior to your departure time.