This trek is an extension of the Jumolhari Trek and offers diverse flora
and fauna, including a good opportunity to spot Blue Sheep. If you are
lucky, you may also see Takins and Bhutan's national flower, the Blue Poppy.
It also introduces you to the unusual culture of the Layap people and offers
a stop at a natural hot spring in Gasa.
| Day 01: |
Arrive Paro (By Druk Air). |
| Day 02: |
Paro. |
| Day 03: |
Paro, Excursion to Taktsang Monastery. |
| Day 04: |
Paro - Shana (Start of Trek): |
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Altitude: 2,820 m; Distance:14 km; Time: 5-6 hrs |
| Day 05: |
Shana-Thangthangka: |
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Altitude: 3610 m; Distance: 21 km; Time: 7-8 hrs |
| Day 06: |
Thangthangka-Jangothang: |
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Altitude: 4115 m; Distance: 15 km; Time: 5-6 hrs |
| Day 07: |
Jangothang (Halt). |
| Day 08: |
Jangothang - Lingshi: |
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Altitude: 4000 m; Distance: 17 kms; Time: 6-7 hrs |
| Day 09: |
Lingshi - Chebisa: |
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Altitude: 3780 m; Distance: 12 kms; Time: 4-5 hrs |
| Day 10: |
Chebisa - Shomuthang: |
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Altitude:: 3890 m; Distance:17 kms; Time: 6-7hrs |
| Day 11: |
Shomuthang - Robluthang: |
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Altitude: 4100 m; Distance: 22 kms; Time: 7-8 hrs |
| Day 12: |
Robluthang - Lemithang: |
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Altitude: 4040 m; Distance: kms; Time: 6-7 hrs |
| Day 13: |
Lemithang - Laya: |
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Altitude: 3880 m; Distance: 10 kms; Time:4-5 hrs |
| Day 14: |
Laya (Halt). |
| Day 15: |
Laya - Koena: |
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Altitude:3300 m; Distance: 19 kms; Time: 6/7 hrs |
| Day 16: |
Koena - Gasa Tsachu: |
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Altitude: 2,638 m; Distance: 15 kms; Time:: 6/7 hrs |
| Day 17: |
Gasa Tsachu - Goen Damji: |
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Altitude:: 2,280 m, Distance: 21 kms; Time: 7/8 hrs |
| Day 18: |
Goen Damji - Punakha (End of Trek). |
| Day 19: |
Punakha-Thimphu:(72 kms). |
| Day 20: |
Thimphu -Paro. |
| Day 21: |
Paro - Airport. |
