Trek Route: Punakha-Damji-Gasa-Koina-Laya. This Trek is the shorter version of Laya Gasa Trek and takes about 8 Days to complete Trek. The Trek is best for beginners and rated medium-hardone. It takes you through diverse terrain and mountain villages down to Gasa.

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Laya Gasa Trek -2

Trip Over View: The trek starts from Punakha to Gasa and to Laya and following the same route back. This is a shorter version of the Laya Gasa Trek starting from Paro covering the Jumolhari trek route. The trekking days are shorter as the hike begins only from Gasa Hot Spring. The trek begins from Hot Temperate climatci condition of Punakha to cold alpine weather of remote tribal community of Laya.

Trek outline

Day 01 Arrival Paro
Day 02. Thimphu
Day 03 Thimphu to Punakha
Day 04 Punakha to Gasa Hot spring.
Day 05 Halt at Gasa Hot Spring
Day 06 Gasa to Koina
Day 07 Koina to Laya
Day 08 Explore Laya
Day 09 Laya to Gasa Hotspring.
Day 10 Gasa to Thimphu.
Day 11 Thimphu to Tiger Nest Hike
Day 12 Paro to the airport and See Off

Trip Highlights

Enjoy the Gasa Hotspring.
Explore the tribal Village of Laya.
Enjoy the most amazing wildlife while trekking the areas.
Enjoy the nature of Laya gasa Route.

Day 1 :

Arrival at Paro Airport

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 familiarisation will be done by the guide before you begin the tour of Bhutan.

Day 2 :

Thimphu City Tour

Tour the Capital city of Bhutan. Tour includes a visit to textile museam, Library and 13th arts and crafts School. Over night at Hotel.

Day 3 :

Thimphu to Punakha

Distance: 72Km
Driving time: 3 Hours
Max Altitude: 3200m at Dochula Pass.
Drive to Punakha the old capital of Bhutan. Enjoy the 360degree view of mighty Himalayn mountain from Dochula Pass.

Day 4 :

Punakha to Gasa Hot Spring

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

Day 5 :

Rest Day at Gasa Hot Spring

Relax at the most iconic Hotspring of Gasa. 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.

Day 6 :

Gasa to Kohina

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

Day 7 :

Kohina to Laya Village

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.

Day 8 :

Explore 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.

Day 9 :

Laya to Gasa Hot Spring

Distance: 38Km
Walking time: 9 Hours
Maximum Altitude: 3200m
Ascent:
Descent:
Camping Altitude:
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.

Day 10 :

Gasa to Thimphu City Tour

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.

Day 11 :

Thimphu to Tiger Nest Temple Hike

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.

Day 12 :

Paro to Airport and See Off.

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.