Laya Gasa Trek – 16 Nights 17 Days

The Laya Gasa Trek is one of Bhutan’s most scenic and demanding treks, spanning 217 kilometers over fourteen days. This trek takes adventurers through some of the most pristine and untouched landscapes in Bhutan, offering breathtaking views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Jomolhari, Jichu Drake, and Tsherimgang. The journey begins in Shana and traverses alpine meadows, high mountain passes, and dense sub-tropical forests before concluding in Damji in Tashithang.

The trek follows the Jomolhari Trek route for the initial five days, showcasing stunning vistas of the Himalayas. It then diverges at Lingshi, leading to the picturesque village of Chebisa, known for its beautiful waterfall. Throughout the trek, hikers encounter remote mountain villages and indigenous wildlife such as blue sheep and Takins, the national animal of Bhutan. A highlight of the trek is a rejuvenating rest day at the Gasa hot springs, providing a well-deserved break.

Due to its high altitudes and challenging terrain, the Laya Gasa Trek is considered one of the more difficult treks in Bhutan. It is best undertaken during the spring and autumn months, from April to June and mid-September to mid-November. This trek offers a unique opportunity to experience Bhutan’s remote wilderness, connect with its diverse cultures, and create lasting memories in a truly awe-inspiring setting.


Day 1: Arrive Paro by Druk Air & transfer to Thimphu (55km, approx. 1.1/2 hour drive)

Arrive Paro International airport, meet and greet by your dedicated guide and driver, drive to check into your hotel & proceed to visit Ta Dzong, then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong (“fortress of the heap of jewels”).

Overnight stay will be at hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m)

Day 2: Day Excrusion to Chelela Pass (75km round trip, approx 4 hrs)

After breakfast, driving excursion to Chelela pass.

Chele la (pass), at an elevation 3,988 meters is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. About 2 hrs of drive along a thickly-forested road, is a botanical paradise.

On your way stop to view the Dzongdrakha Goempa. Often called as mini Takstang, Dzongdrakha is a cliff-side temple complex on the western side of the Paro Valley.

On arrival back to paro after excrusion visit Drukgyel Dzong, along the way, visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo. Evening time at leisure to cherish your last night stay in Bhutan…..

Overnight stay will be at hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m)

Day 03: Sharna Zampa – Thangthangkha (Trek Starts)

Morning: Depart from Thimphu around 6:30 am to 7:00 am. Arrive at Sharna Zampa and meet the trekking staff. Army Permit: Check and endorsement at Gunitsawa Army post. Enjoy Breakfast prepared by the trekking cook and begin trek with a mix of ups and downs. Ascend through a river valley that narrows into a path leading to a meadow. Set up camp with a view of Mt. Jomolhari if the weather permits.

  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Altitude: 3,610 m
  • Distance: 22 km
  • Ascent: 770 m
  • Descent: 10 m
  • Time: 7-8 hours

Day 04: Thangthangkha – Jangothang

Trek Details: Continue along the Paro Chhu River, passing alpine meadows and sparse forest. Cross an army checkpoint. Enjoy views of high ridges and snow-capped peaks. Encounter yaks and herder’s homes. Pass through the villages of Soe, Takethang, and Dangochang. Arrive at Jangothang, a beautiful campsite with views of Mount Jomolhari.

  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Altitude: 4,080 m
  • Distance: 19 km
  • Ascent: 480 m
  • Descent: –
  • Time: 5-6 hours

Day 05: Jangothang Halt

Rest Day: Enjoy acclimatization with options for day hikes. Possible hikes to Tshophu Lake and chances to spot blue sheep. Views of Jomolhari and Jichu Drake.

  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Altitude: 4,080 m

Day 06: Jangothang – Lingshi

Trek Details: Trek with spectacular views of Jomolhari, Jichu Drake, and Tserim Gang. Cross the Nyelela Pass (4,700 m). Reach Lingshi village with first views of Lingshi Dzong on a high hill.

  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Altitude: 4,150 m
  • Distance: 19 km
  • Ascent: –
  • Descent: –
  • Time: 6-7 hours

Day 07: Lingshi – Chibesa

Trek Details: Shorter day with a chorten visit and an optional detour to Lingshi Dzong (4,220 m). Pass through Lingshi and Goyul villages. Reach Chebisa with time to explore village houses and a nearby waterfall.

  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Altitude: 3,880 m
  • Distance: 10 km
  • Ascent: 280 m
  • Descent: 410 m
  • Time: 5-6 hours

Day 08: Chebisa – Shomuthang

Trek Details: Start with a long ascent behind Chebisa Village to Gobu La (4,410 m). Descend into a valley, then climb and descend to Shakshepasa (3,980 m). Reach the campsite at Shomuthang by the Nochu River.

  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Altitude: 4,220 m
  • Distance: 17 km
  • Ascent: 890 m
  • Descent: 540 m
  • Time: 6-7 hours

Day 09: Shomuthang – Robluthang

Trek Details: Climb up the valley to view Kang Bum (6,526 m) and edelweiss. Reach Jhari La (4,750 m) with views of Sinche La and the Great Tiger Mountain (Gangchhenta, 6,840 m). Camp at Robluthang in a rocky meadow with Takin sightings.

  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Altitude: 4,160 m
  • Distance: 18 km
  • Ascent: 700 m
  • Descent: 760 m
  • Time: 6-7 hours

Day 10: Robluthang – Limithang

Trek Details: Ascend for 40-60 minutes, then continue through boulder fields. Steep climb to Sinche La (5,005 m). Descend past a terminal moraine and glacial lake. Reach Limithang campsite with views of Gangchhenta.

  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Altitude: 4,140 m
  • Distance: 19 km
  • Ascent: 850 m
  • Descent: 870 m
  • Time: 6-7 hours

Day 11: Limithang – Laya

Trek Details: Descend through a narrow, winding river valley and dense forest. Arrive at Laya village with views of Mt. Gangchhenta and Mt. Masagang. Camp below the village school.

  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Altitude: 3,840 m
  • Distance: 10 km
  • Ascent: 60 m
  • Descent: 340 m
  • Time: 4-5 hours

Day 12: Laya – Koina

Trek Details: Wind up and down along the Mo Chhu River valley with views of raging rivers, streams, and waterfalls. Reach Kohi Lapcha (3,300 m) and descend to Koina Chhu for camping.

  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Altitude: 3,050 m
  • Distance: 19 km
  • Ascent: 260 m
  • Descent: 1,070 m
  • Time: 6-7 hours

Day 13: Koina – Gasa

Trek Details: Final major climb over Bari La (3,740 m). Descend to Gasa village (2,770 m). Relax at Gasa Tsachu (hot springs) after descending for an additional hour.

  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Altitude: 2,240 m
  • Distance: 14 km
  • Ascent: 740 m
  • Descent: 1,500 m
  • Time: 6-7 hours

Day 14: Gasa – Punakha (75km, Approx 4hrs drive)

Morning Relax in Gasa Hot Spring and after breakfast drive back to Punakha. Later in the day visit Bhutan Longest suspension Bridge & Punakha Dzong (Palace of Great Happiness), built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal at the junction of the Phochu and Mochu rivers. Later in the day go for excursion to Chimi Lhakhang (the temple of fertility).

Overnight stay at the hotel in Punakha (Altitude 1,300m)

Day 15: Punakha to Thimphu sightseeing – ( Approx 2 hrs Drive)

After breakfast drive to Thimphu vai Dochula pass and on arrival visit the following places:

  1. Takin Preserve center at Motithang a small zoo housing the unique and rare ship-like animal which is the national animal of Bhutan
  2. Simply Bhutan Musuems – Museum resembling a Bhutanese village, featuring traditional cuisine, demonstrations & performances.
  3. Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang)). The largest seated Buddha statue (169ft) in the country Located at a short drive from Thimphu city.

Towards evening visit Trashichhoedzong the central administration center of Bhutan and the picturesque fortress of pride, King’s Memorial Chorten and go for a walk in Coronation Park & stroll through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar.

Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu (Altitude 2,320m)

Day 16: Thimphu to Paro Hike to Tiger Nest (approx 6 hours hike)

After breakfast take 1.1/2 hrs drive to Paro and then go for a hike to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s nest) approx 6 hours round trip hike. It is one of the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. After Hike drive back to the hotel to refresh and relax.

Evening an exploratory walk around Main Street and market area…

Overnight stay will be at hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m)

Day 17: “Final Adieu” – Farewell & Departure

After the hearty breakfast check out of the hotel and transfer to Paro Airport enjoying the and there your team will bid you the final adieu with an undying hope of your visiting our country again to explore the unvisited parts and regions with many more adventures together. We bid you farewell with picturesque memories of Bhutan.


For your accommodation, we have selected Department of Tourism-approved trekking cam sites & 3-star hotels, ensuring you have a comfortable and enjoyable stay throughout your trip. These hotels offer great services and amenities to enhance your experience in Bhutan.

If you would like to make any changes to the hotel selections or upgrade your stay to a higher category, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team is happy to assist you in customizing your accommodations to better suit your preferences.

We are here to ensure that your tour is tailored to your needs and expectations. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Day 1: Paro – Overnight stay at Riverfront Resort

Day 2: Paro – Overnight stay at Riverfront Resort

Day 3: Trekking – overnight stay at Thangthangkha campsite – Altitude approx 3610 m 

Day 4: Trekking – overnight stay at Jangothang campsite – Altitude approx 4080 m 

Day 5: Trekking – overnight stay at Jangothang campsite – Altitude approx 4080 m 

Day 6: Trekking – overnight stay at Lingshi campsite – Altitude approx 4150 m 

Day 7: Trekking – overnight stay at Chibesa campsite – Altitude approx 3880 m 

Day 8: Trekking – overnight stay at Shomuthang campsite – Altitude approx 4220 m 

Day 9: Trekking – overnight stay at Robluthang campsite – Altitude approx 4160 m

Day 10: Trekking – overnight stay at Limithang campsite – Altitude approx 4140 m 

Day 11: Trekking – overnight stay at Laya campsite – Altitude approx 3840 m 

Day 12: Trekking – overnight stay at Koina campsite – Altitude approx 3050 m 

Day 13: Trekking – overnight stay at Gasa campsite – Altitude approx 2240 m 

Day 14: Punakha – Overnight stay at Hotel Kingaling

Day 15: Thimphu – Overnight stay at Hotel Dharla

Day 16: Paro – Overnight stay at Riverfront Resort


  • All Transportation including airport Transfer
  • All Accommodation – Twin/Dbl sharing Rooms
  • All Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Govt. SDF of US$ 100 PPN
  • One time visa fee of US$ 40
  • Trekking & Park permit wherever required
  • All Sightseeing as per Itinerary
  • Professional English Speaking trekking Guide
  • All Visa Formalities
  • 1 Bottle Each Mineral Water daily
  • 1 Tourist Sim-Card
  • All Internal Taxes
  • No Hidden Cost

Trekking Inclusion

  • Sleeping Tent
  •  Sleeping Mat(Sleeping bag requires
    additional premium)
  •  Mat Rug
  • Solar lamp in each Sleeping tent
  • Pillow, Inner Blanket & Hot water bag
  • Dinning sets
  • Dinning Tent, Chairs & Table
  • Kitchen Sets
  • Kitchen Tent
  • Toilet Tent, Pot & Paper
  • Shower Tent & Bag
  • Package Fruit juice on trail.
  • Drinking water
  • All meals (B,L & D) and Fruits.
  • Tea & Snacks ready throughout the trek.
  • Trekking Chef
  • Trekking assistants
  • Horse
  • Horse Man

  • Those Services not mentioned under Inclusions
  • Laundry, Drinks, Phone Calls, Travel Insurance
  • Entry Fees to museums and Monuments
  • Lunch
  • Air tickets
  • Horse Riding
  • Sleeping Bag

Please note that the type of vehicle will be, SUV, Ertiga, Innova, H1 Bus, HiAce Bus, or Coaster Bus—will be arranged based on the number of travelers in group before and after the trek including pick from trekking starting and ending point.


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  1. Peak Season: March, April, May, June, September, October, November & December
  • The cancellation before 30 days will lead to 50% of the total amount cancellation.
  • The cancellation after 30 days will lead to 100% of the Total amount cancellation.
  • Since we are inter-dependent with the Hotels so above cancellation charges might vary with few Hotel’s Cancellation charges.
  1. Lean Season: January, February, June, July, August, and December
  • The Cancellation before 30 days will lead to Zero cancellation of the total amount.
  • The cancellation after 30 days but before 15 days will lead to 25% cancellation of the total amount.
  • The cancellation after 15 days to 7 Days will lead to 50% cancellation of the total amount.
  • The cancellation 7 Days will lead to 100% cancellation of the total amount.
  • Since we are inter-dependent with the Hotels so above cancellation charges might vary with few Hotel’s Cancellation charges.
  1. Refund Policy:
  • In case if eligible for any refund occurring due to cancellation or any other reasons, the same will be processed within 7-14 working/ business days in the mode deemed suitable or appropriate at the discretion of both the parties.
  1. Postponement Policy: –
  • Postponement of the tour will be allowed once and will be Valid for 6 Months.
  • If the trip is postponed and not cancelled, there will not be any refund under any circumstances irrespective of any reason/cause after postponement of the trip.
  • This rescheduling is allowed only once, hence choose your new dates wisely and inform us at least 30 Days in advance from your new dates. Further, reschedules may or may not have some additional charges and that will be communicated in real-time. Execution of the rescheduled trip will depend upon the availability of all the inclusions as per the original itinerary. We advise you to discuss well in advance before making any flight or train booking.
  • The inclusions as per the original itinerary may or may not remain same, all depends upon the availability at the time of rescheduled dates.
  • The total package cost may or may not change at the time of rescheduled dates. The increase or decrease in the prices will depend upon the current prices of all the inclusions at the time of new booking.
  • Any force majeure situation, addition/amendment in the package may or may not attract additional charges, the additional charges shall be borne by the traveler.
  • Payment Schedule will be at AD Tours & Travels discretion and has the right to forfeit the payment for not receiving payment on time.
  • Change of Destination is not allowed under any circumstances. Still the final decision will be taken on the basis of situation.

Booking policy:

  • For booking this package, you need to provide verbal consent on the acceptance of the offered package including all the inclusions and exclusions as mentioned in the quote. Such acceptance will be received on the quote as a whole including each and every minute details as a part of it.
  • On the receipt of the same, the concerned trip advisor in contact with you will raise the invoice specifying the number of installments, installment amount and their due dates as agreed.
  • On the receipt of the 1st installment, the booking will stand confirmed until and unless any changes are made thereafter.
  • The Visa/Permit, hotel and flight bookings will be thereafter initiated and the vouchers for the respective services will be updated for you within 3-4 working/ business days. Though the cab details will be updated 1-2 days prior before the trip.

Payment Policy:

  • The payment will be received as per the agreed number of installments, amount and due dates.
  • On non-receipt of the payment of the 1st installment as scheduled until and unless any prior notice, the booking remains unconfirmed. In such cases, no booking procedures will be initiated at our end.
  • Special Notice has to be put forth in a proper manner in case of any delays in making the payment of any installment so that a next due date can be planned for you.

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