Lingzhi-Laya-Gasa Trek

Compared to the other treks this is one of the tougher treks. The actual number of days of trekking is 15 days. There will be two days of halt in between at Lingshi and Gasa.

This trek is an extension of the Jhomolhari trek and takes you to a maximum elevation of 5005m above sea level. One can have the most enchanting views of the mountain ranges taking you through diverse flora and fauna, including a good opportunity to spot the blue sheep. You can also see the national animal, Takin and blue poppy, Bhutan’s national flower. Chances of spotting snow leopard are rare but not impossible. Yaks will be accompanying you through most part of the trek. This trek continues towards the east rather than turning towards Thimphu valley. It takes you to Laya village at an altitude of 13,000 feet where you will see the unusual culture of Layaps. A day halt at a natural hot spring in Gasa will ease you of your body aches and pains after a long trek.

     Max elevation: 5005m
     Standard: Medium-Hard
     Season: April to June & mid-Sept to mid-November

Sample Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive by Druk Air – Paro

Day 02: Paro – Sightseeing

Day 03: Paro – Excursion to Taktsang

Day 04: Paro – Shana

Day 05: Shana – Soi Thangthangkha

Day 06: Soi Thangthangkha – Jangothang

Day 07: Jangothang – Lingshi

Day 08: Lingshi – Chebisa

Day 09: Chebisa – Shomuthang

Day 10: Shomuthang – Robluthang

Day 11: Robluthang – Lemithang

Day 12: Lemithang – Laya

Day 13: Laya – Halt

Day 14: Laya – Koena

Day 15: Koena – Gasa

Day 16: Gasa – Gasa Tsachu

Day 17: Gasa Tsachu – Punakha

Day 18: Punakha -Thimphu

Day 19: Thimphu – Paro

Day 20: Departure