12 Days Dagala Trek In Bhutan

Itinerary

• Day 1 -

  Arrival at Paro

  On arrival at the Paro Airport, you will be received by the tour operator who will then take you to your hotel.

  Evening can be spent at leisure.

  Overnight stay in the hotel.

• Day 2 -

  Paro - Paro - Thimphu

  Enjoy full day sightseeing in the Paro Valley. After breakfast drive to the Drugyel Dzong or the Fortress of Victory from where the Bhutanese repelled many Tibetan invasions.

  The Dzong though in ruins holds great historical importance to the Bhutanese.

  From there, in fine weather, one can view the majestic Mt. Jhumolhari standing at an altitude of 7329m above the sea.

  Other places of interest include the National Museum, Paro Rinpong Dzong and the local market.

  In the evening transfer to Thimphu.

  Overnight in Hotel.

• Day 3 -

  Thimphu - Genekha.

  Today you will be covering a distance of 14km and trek to an altitude of 2950m. to the base camp.

  From the zero point of the trek, start walking along the rough road leading to the Genekha Primary school. Lunch near the school.

  Another two hours walk will lead you to the location of camp. This place is known for the gathering of Matshutake mushrooms.

• Day 4 -

  Genekha - Gur

  Today you will be covering a distance of 8 km and trek for around 6 hours to an altitude of camp 3340 m

  Crossing the suspension bridge, the trail heads west for sometime, the steep climb begins. Have lunch enroute.

  Two more hours walk will bring you to the camp in a small clearing in an otherwise bushy forest.

• Day 5 -

  Gur - Labatama

  Today you will be covering a distance of 13 km and trek for around 6 hours to an altitude of camp 4300m.

  A long strenuous climb brings you to the pass from where you can see the whole Dagala range. From here you enter yak country.

  The rest of the trek is through meadows and yak herding camps. Camp beside the Yum Tsho.

• Day 6 -

  Labatama - Labatama

  Exploration in Labatama. Climb to the top of Amu Jomo, the chief mound of the area for a spectacular view. Indulge in a hike around the lakes or in some fishing.

• Day 7 -

  Labatama - Jaduna

  Today you will be covering a distance of 14 km and trek for around 6-7 hours to an altitude of camp 4100 m.

  You will be crossing the Jomigue La Pass at 4460m. The trail takes you through alpine vegetation and in spring, you can see the grasses flowering.

• Day 8 -

  Jaduna - Japhuna

  Today you will be covering a distance of 14 km and trek for around 5-6 hours to an altitude of camp 3800 m.

  The trek is mostly on a downward slope except for a few gentle climbs. You will be able to see some lakes and rhododendron shrubs on the way.

  Camp among shunted forests.

• Day 9 -

  Japhuna - Talekha

  Today you will be covering a distance of 17 km and trek for around 4-5 hours to an altitude of camp 2925 m.

  The trek is downhill again and the trail is through thick conifer forests and the camp is beside the Talekha Monastery.

• Day 10 -

  Talekha - Thimphu

  Transfer to Thimphu after a short trek and spend the evening at leisure.

  Overnight in Hotel.

• Day 11 -

  Thimphu - Paro

  Morning sightseeing of the Thimphu valley including the National Library, Memorial Chorten, Painting school and a few handicraft shops. After lunch transfer to Paro.

  Overnight in Hotel.

• Day 12 -

  Departure

  Departure from Paro as the tour comes to an end.