Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek

Duration: 11 nights / 12 days.

Best Months to do this Trek: March – May, September – 2^nd Week of December.

Day 01 Arrive at Paro:

You will be received by Representative of Yak Adventure Travel,
After lunch visit the Ta dzong, an ancient watchtower which has been since 1967, the National museum of Bhutan ,
And visit Rimpung Dzong, the administrative center of Paro valley.

Day 02 Paro sightseeing:

After breakfast, Excursion to Taktsang Monastery (The Tiger’s Nest).
Drive to the ruins of Drukgyel dzong, nowin ruins was built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate the victory over the Tibetan invaders in1644; the dzong name’s means indeed “The victorious Druk”.
Then visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest and most sacred monasteries dating from the introduction of Buddhism in the 8^th century.
In the evening drive to Thimphu.

Day 03 Khoma – Geynikha (2950 meters): (14 Km, 4hrs),

Walk through terraced Paddy fields and coniferous forests to the settlement of Geynikha (2950 meters).
The route then descends to a chorten that marks a camping place along side a stream at 2800 meters.

Day 04 Geynikha – Gur:

Crossing a suspension bridge, the trail heads west for a while, then climbs steeply towards the south to a rock platform and a crest at 3200 meters.
A further walk of about two hours leads to a camp in a forest clearing at 3290 meters.

Day 05 Gur – Labatamba:

Cross the pass at 4240 meters for a view of Spectacular Dagala village.
Pass though several herders camps enroute to the foot of the broad Labatamba valley at 4300 meters near Utso Lake, where plenty of Golden Trout flourish.
There are so many lakes in the vicinity. Camp near the lake at 4300 meters.

Day 06 Labatamba – Panka:

The trail climbs along the western side of the lake to saddle at 4500 meters, where there are good mountain views.
From the pass there is a steep descent to another lake at 4350 meters.
A short distance beyond the lake leads to the valley and then to Panka at 4000 meters.

.Day 07 Panka – Talakha:

The route leads north crossing a pass at 4000 meters, and then climbs along the side of the ridge to a crest at 4270 meters.
From here there is a view of the Dagala range and a view of Thimphu, far to the North.
It is then a long descent through forests to the Goemba and village of Talakha (3080 meters).

Day 08 Talakha – Chamgang – Thimphu:

Walk downhill on a steep trail to Chamgang (2640 meters) from where the Vehicle will pick you up and drive to Thimphu.
After lunch, Rest and free to stroll in the town.

Day 09 Thimphu Sightseeing:

After breakfast, sightseeing in Thimphu. It includes:
The National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts,
Visit to Painting School, famous for carving and free hand art ,
National Institute of Traditional medicine.
Visit the Simtokha Dzong, the oldest Dzong in Bhutan built in 1627 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, which now houses a School,
Visit National Memorial Chorten, a monument dedicated to the Third King of Bhutan. His Late Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
Visit Handicrafts Emporium to see the exquisite artistry of traditional crafts and textiles.
Visit to TashichhoDzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion),
Evening free for shopping and leisure.

Day 10 Thimphu – Punakha – Wangdi: (72 Kms, 3 hours drive).

After breakfast, Drive to Punakha via Dochula pass
While in Punakha, visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and is situated between Pho Chu (Male river) and Mo Chu (Female river).

Day 11 Wangdi Phodrang – Thimphu:

Day 12 Departure:

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