DAGALA THOUSAND LAKES TREK

This is a short trek near Thimphu, passing by picturesque high altitude lakes. It is a moderate trek with mostly short trekking days, but includes a few steep climbs. The best months for this trek are April, September and October.

Day 01 ARRIVAL AT PARO

On arrival at Paro Airport you will be received by our representative and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon visit National Museum and Paro Dzong. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 02 PARO - THIMPHU

This morning drive down stream till the confluence and then up-valley to Thimphu. Lunch at hotel. After lunch visit Memorial Chorten, Nunnery, Handicraft Emporium and evening at leisure. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 03 THIMPHU - GENEKHA

Drive till Genekha, which is 40kms from Thimphu. Overnight in Camp at Genekha beside the riverbank. Overnight in camp.

DAY 04 GENEKHA - LABATAMA

Today's trek is all the way up till you reach the highest point for the day Pagalaptsa alt.4, 170m. From here you can see view of whole Himalayan ranges. From the pass you hike down for two hour besides the Yak herder's camp, then you will reach to your camp. Overnight in the camp.

DAY 05 LABATAMA - HALT

A days halt at this place will give a chance to visit many lakes around the place. Setso is the closest lake, which takes only fifteen minutes walk. The rest of the lakes are further away which can be easily covered in a day’s excursion. A day’s excursion will discover many lakes on the top of this mountain. Once you get on the top of the pass you can have the spectacular view of the surrounding mountains around during the clear weather.

DAY 06 LABATAMA - JADULA

Today you have a gradual climb of 2-3hours to reach the Jomigue pass alt. 4,460m. From the pass some of the mountain of northern Bhutan can also be viewed. Then descend for about two hours you will reach to Jadula. Overnight in camp.

DAY 07 JADULA - JAPHUNA

The trail from Japhuna takes 1-2 hours through Rhododendrons and then hike up over ridges the small valley. Another 2-3hours you will reach you to the lunch place. After another hour you will reach to the camp called Japhuna, which means a Rock Cave at an altitude of 3,800m. Overnight in camp.

DAY 08 JAPHUNA - TALEKHA

From Japhuna continue the gradual climb till you cross a pass called Jelezela at alt 4,000m. On a clear day you can get the a good view of Jou Dake Gang, Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake, Jo Gang, Gangchen Tak, Masangang. After 2-3 hours gradual descend through the thick forest of blue pine and evergreen oak tree will reach you at Talekha monastery at the altitude of 2925m. Overnight in camp.

DAY 09 TALEKHA - THIMPHU

From Talekha hike all the way down through the blue pine and evergreen oak trees till Semtokha Dzong where the vehicle awaits for you. Drive to Thimphu. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 10 THIMPHU - PARO (DEPARTURE)

Early morning drive to Paro Airport for your onward departure flight.