Overview
- Journey style
- Trekking
- Route
- Paro · Punakha · Thimphu
- Flexibility
- Private and fully customisable
Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek is a medium level trek that takes the route towards the South side of Thimphu dzongkhag. The trek offers a short yet breathtaking opportunity to witness the towering peaks of Bhutan’s Himalayas. The trail takes you across high ridges, allowing you to appreciate the rugged beauty and mountain vegetation surrounding you. Along the way, you can explore local Farm Houses and interact with the local people which will make you familiar with their culture and way of their life.
During the trek, the tour aims to highlight on the following:
- Visit to the sacred monasteries and fortresses
- Discover numbers of small pristine lakes along the trail
- Learn about Bhutanese traditions and customs
- Picturesque view of the valleys and mountains
- Beautiful meadows decorated with wild plants and flowers
While on trek the following are included
Highlights
- Seasons: Spring, Summer, or Autumn
- Camp site Fees
- Two person tents
- All meals (Veg/Non-Veg as per your preferences)
- Pack Ponies to transport equipment
- Foam mattresses
- Eating utensils
- Dining & toilet tents
Price includes
- A minimum of 3-star accommodation (4 & 5 stars can be upgraded at an additional fee)
- All meals / Tea & snacks
- All internal transport (excluding Domestic flights)
- Sightseeing with entrance fees
- An experienced English speaking tour leader
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), government fees & visa fee
Price excludes
- Flights
- Travel & Health Insurance
- Additional personal expenses such as souvenirs, meals, snacks, alcohol, laundry, tips, and gratuities for the tour leader and staff.
The Sustainable Development Fee, visa and permits are all included — see how the Bhutan visa & permits process works.
Day by day
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive in Paro
Elevation: 2350m / 7710ft
Paro sightseeing
Attractions:
- Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong)
- Ta Dzong (Paro National Museum)
Overnight at Hotel in Paro
Day 02 Paro -Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Driving duration: 15km / 30 Minutes
Elevation: 2,250m / 7,382ft
Day Hike to Tiger-nest (5-6 hrs round trip)
Attractions
- Tigers-nest Hike (Paro Taktsang)
- Explore at Paro Town
Overnight at Hotel in Paro
Day 03 Begin trek- Gyenkha to Gur
Driving Duration: 45 min/16km from Paro to Gyenkha
Elevation: 3,290m / 10,794ft
Your trek starts after a short descent to the river.
Attractions
- Picturesque view of the valley below
- Yak pasture (yaks and yak herders)
Overnight camp at Thangthangkha
Day 04 . Gur to Labatama
Walking Distance: (12km/6hrs) 290m Acent
Start Elevation: 2800m (9186ft)
Camping Elevation: 4250m (13943ft)
Attractions:
- Appreciate the rugged beauty and the mountain vegetation while ascending up the high ridges
- Refreshing meadows adorned with wild flowers and asparagus (in spring)
- A spectacular views of Kanjenjunga (Sikkim)
- While descending, enjoy the view of the Dagala mountain range, meadows and Yaks herders camp
Overnight camp at Jangothang
Day 05 Labatama (Halt)
Elevation: 4,000m (13123ft)
260m ascent
520m descent
This day you will be relaxing here in Labatama.
Attractions:
- An excursion to any of three nearby lakes: Reli Tsho, Hen Tsho and Jama Tsho.
Overnight camp at Labatama
Day 06 Labatama- Pangkha
Walking Distance: (8km, 5hrs) Ascent 269m, Descent 520m
Elevation: 4460m (14632ft)
Attractions
- Climb along the western side of Dala Tsho up to a saddle at 4,520m
- Majestic view of Himalayan peaks while descending
- Visible mountain peaks includes Mt. Everest(Nepal) and Mt. Kanchenjunga(Sikkim)
- Yaks herders' hut
Overnight camp at Pangkha
Day 07 Pangkha - Talakha - Chamgang Trek End - Thimphu
Walking Distance: (10km/6hrs) Ascent 180m, Descent 1630m
Elevation: 4200 meters (13779ft)
Attractions:
- Tale-La Pass (4180m/13713ft)
- Varieties of Blue Poppy (June-July) and mountain birds
- Beauty of Nature while descending
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Day 08 Thimphu Sightseeing
Driving Distance: (24 min/ 10km)
Elevation: 2350m / 7710ft
End the trek and drive to Thimphu capital and check in at the hotel
Attractions
– National Memorial Chorten
– Buddha Point
– The National Library
– Takin Preservation Center
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Day 09 Thimphu-Punakha
Driving duration: 77 km/2hrs
Elevation: 1310m / 4300ft
Attractions
– Do Chula Pass
– Chimmi Lhakhang
– Suspension bridge
– Punakha Dzong/ fortress
Overnight at the hotel in Punakha
Day 10 Punakha- Paro
Driving Duration: 3hrs/ 115km
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft
Attractions
– Kyichu Temple
– Visit traditional farmhouse
– Explore Paro town
Overnight at the Hotel in Paro
Day 11 Departure
After a delectable breakfast, time to check out from the hotel. Leave Bhutan behind you carrying only the good memories and experiences as you are accompanied by the representative to the airport for departure.
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