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  • Trip Highlights:This trek is considered as one of the most difficult trek in Bhutan that takes you through an incredible journey over six mountain passes, across gushing rivers and streams, villages, yak herders' camps, diverse flora and fauna and the fascinating beauty of the Himalayas in its purest form.
Laya Gasa Trek

This trek is considered as one of the most difficult trek in Bhutan that takes you through an incredible journey over six mountain passes, across gushing rivers and streams, villages, yak herders' camps, diverse flora and fauna and the fascinating beauty of the Himalayas in its purest form.

Itinerary

DAY 01: Your arrival at Paro Airport by Druk Air. Sightseeing Paro and Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02: Trek to Shana. Overnight at tented camp. Distance: 17km

DAY 03: Trek to Soi-Thangthangkha. Overnight at tented camp.

DAY 04: Soi Thangthangkha - Jangothang. Tented camp. Distance: 19km

DAY 05: Jangothang - Lingshi. Tented camp. Distance: 19km

DAY 06: Lingshi - Chebisa. Tented camp. Distance: 19km

DAY 07: Chebisa - Shomuthang. Tented camp. Distance: 17km

DAY 08: Shomuthang - Robluthang. Tented camp Distance: 15km

DAY 09: Robluthang - Lemithang. Tented camp. Distance: 19km

DAY 10: Lemithang - Laya. Tented camp. Distance: 10km

DAY 11: Laya acclimatization. Tented camp

DAY 12: Laya - Koina. Tented camp at tourist shelter. Distance: 19km

DAY 13: Koina - Gasa. Tented camp. Distance: 17km

DAY 14: Gasa acclimatization at the hot springs.

DAY 15: Gasa - Goem Damji. Tented camp. Distance: 21km

DAY 16: Goem Damji - Punakha. O/N at hotel. Distance: 17km

DAY 17: Morning Punakha valley sightseeing. Afternoon drive to Thimphu (3-4 hrs.). O/n hotel.

DAY 18: Thimpu - Paro Departure
Early morning drive to Paro Airport for departure. Tashi Delek!

Cost Includes

  • Accommodation at standard hotel on twin sharing basis.
  • All Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner).
  • Land transport within Bhutan by car / van / Jeep.
  • Licensed and experienced guide services.
  • Entry fees to Museums, Art schools and other places when and where applicable.
  • Services of guide, porters, ponies, camping equipments as per the tour program.

Cost Excludes

  • Personal expenses, cold drinks, alcoholic beverages, Tips for guides and driver
  • International flight tickets, Bhutan visa and Tourism Development Fund

    • Testimonials

    • 23.04.13 23:52Last year we went on the Annapurna Circuit trek with Trailblazer. This year we did a shorter (7 day) trek up the Langtang valley, following a trip to Bhutan. Once again Nepal Trailblazer were flawless in their organisation and service. We requested and were provided with the same guide and porter as last time (Chhabi and Arjun), who again were first rate and good company. The Langtang valley is unspoilt (no roads yet) and very beautiful. The rhododendrons (of all shades of red and pink) were stunning (we were trekking in early April) and the forests were alive with an amazing variety of birds. We also saw gray Langur monkeys and some brown monkeys (Rhesus?) that seemed to be eating wild marijuana plants! We started the trek at Syabrubesi but returned via Thulo Syabru and although the latter route is more up and down, we would recommend it. Thulo Syabru is a much more pleasant village to stay in. Our recommendations for places to stay on the trek include Jungle View in Lama Hotel (although the Lama Hotel lodges can get very busy and you might want to consider staying in Upper Renche, which seemed quieter); Eco Guest House in Langtang village (just by the cheese 'factory'); Yala Peak Guest House in Kyanjin Gompa (which has a great coffee shop/bakery next door and try the local yak cheese in the nearby cheese factory); a good lodge at the top of Thulo Syabru next to the cyber cafe, whose name escapes me but I think it was 'Snow' something. We certainly would recommend Nepal Trailblazer to fellow trekkers.

      Phill and Emily, from UK
    • 04.05.12 18:54We just spent 1 month in Nepal and we completed a 18-days trek with Nepal Trailblazer. We bought the trek on the internet and were a little concerned by the agency and services offered. From the first until the last day, Tilak and these employees have managed to make it unforgettable and they exceeded our expectations at any time. A special thanks to the guide and the porter, they have been wonderful with us.

      Thank you once again to Tilak and his team. I highly recommend this agency.

      Serge and Denise
    • 18.04.12 16:06Dear Tilak, Bhairam, Chhapi and Arjun

      Many thanks for a wonderful experience on the AC trek.

      Thank you to Bhairam for overseeing our trip so efficiently and courteously. Everything went very smoothly even when we changed our plans slightly.

      Chhabi, our guide, was a real star and was a great companion on our trek . He made sure we had everything we needed - and got us to the top of Thorung-la without a hitch!

      Arjun, our porter, was also brilliant - he's a multitalented porter cum guide cum cook.

      The Annurpurna Circuit trek was an absolute joy. We had trekked to Muktinath over 20 years ago but this was our first time on the Manang side and we absolutely loved it - the views were sensational and the villages and countryside are a delight. The road is coming so I suggest people get to see it before the impact is too great.

      The road on the Jomsom side has obviously had a negative impact on the trekking experience but new trails are being opened up that avoid the road, so I recommend you give yourself enough time to explore these (see the book by Andrees de Ruiter and Prem Rai about the new NATT trails).

      After Kagbeni (which you should visit) we decided to take transport to Tatopani to save some time and avoid trekking on the road.

      Ghorepani and the route to Tadapani and Ghandruk, etc is road free and absolutely stunning (if a little 'crowded' when we were there in March).

      I recommend Trailblazers to anyone interested in trekking and we will be back!

      Thanks again to all of you who made our trek such a happy and memorable experience.

      Best wishes
      Phill and Emily
      UK
    • 12.01.12 18:46Dear Tilak,

      Happy New Year!

      I just want to express my thanks to you and your team for making my trekking tour to Nepal a great success. I have always been fascinated by high mountains, but at an age of 67, I think it is too late to start climbing. But to fullfill my dream, I decided to take the Classic Everest Trek from Jiri to Everest. With start Oct.29-2011 and ending Nov.25-2011 it was quite a long trek, but a trek I will strongly recommend. Even that the weather from Jiri to Lukla was not very good and the trekking trail is quite strenuous, I think you get a better impression of the daily life in the Himalayan area, than from Lukla up to Everest which are more touristic.

      I want to thank Bhairam for meeting me in the airport and bringing me back after the trek and to Kevi (guide) and Raz (porter) for exellent service during the whole trek. Kevi understand that my main goal was to go as close to Everest as possible. He adviced me all the way up and I managed Kala Pattar (5.550m) without any problems. I will never forget the beautiful view of Mount Everest early in the morning and I was really proud of myself for not giving up in the steep tracks. The trek back to Lukla was very relaxed and Kevi and I had more time to talk about the life up in the high mountains. Even if I could not talk to Raz in english, we could communicate with gestures and he also managed to serve me local wine before Lukla!

      Finally I want to thank you, Tilak, for meeting me in the hotel after the trek and I want to say that I am very satisfied with your company and your staff and I will tell all my friends in Norway to contact you if they plan to go to Nepal. Myself I am quite sure I will travel back to Nepal in the future.

      Kind regards,
      Kjell G. Herregarden
    • 03.01.12 09:30Namaste Mr Tilak

      Just to let you know we had a wonderful holiday in your country - our flights booked through you all went smoothly and we found your people so friendly and kind.

      We will recommend your services to our Australian and South African friends.

      Regards,

      Suzanne and Mark Second
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    • Best time:April - June, September - November
    • Price:Starts from USD 2890.00
    • Accommodation:Standard accommodation within city and tent camp during the trek with full board meal
    • Meal Includes:Full board meal during the tour
    • Transportation:Car / Van

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