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Bhutan is a nature lover’s paradise, surrounded by the Himalayan Range and one of the world’s few remaining forestlands. Bhutan is a spectacular country with amazing cultural and natural features. It allows you to experience its well-preserved and pristine natural environment. The Laya Gasa Trek is regarded as one of Bhutan’s most stunning scenery treks, offering breathtaking views of some of the country’s most pristine and unspoiled landscapes. It is a moderate trekking route that includes sightseeing in Paro and Punakha.

Laya Gasa Trek is by far doubt one of the most beautiful treks in Bhutan, offering a diverse range of Bhutanese landscapes and cultures. In addition, the trek introduces you to the Layap Community in northwest Bhutan. The Layap (Dzongkha) community lives in Laya, which is located in the Gasa district. They are an indigenous group who live in Laya, just below the Tsendagang mountain.

The path will take you through beautiful alpine meadows, high mountain passes, and dense forests. You will pass through the Jigme Singye National Park, which provides breathtaking views of Mt Jomolhari, Jichu Drake, and Tsherimgang. You will see indigenous animals such as blue sheep and takins. Bhutan’s national animal is the takins.

Trip Facts

Trip Highlights 

• Pass through the Jigme Dorje National Park’s forested area.
• Experience the Bhutanese Culture and Tradition.
• Experience the amazing Mountain View from the Trail.
• Experience one of the Himalayas ‘best and most rewarding adventures.
• Explore Healing Gasa Tshachu Hot Spring.
• Walk past the Blue sheep and Takins.
• Cross the High Passes like Nyile La, Gobu La, Shingle La, and Barila La.
• Enjoy the panoramic view of Mt Jomolhari, Jichu Drake, and Tsherimgang.

Is this trek appropriate for you?

• The Jomolhari Laya Gasa is the Moderate Trek. You can easily complete this trek if you are physically and mentally prepared and willing to do so.
• You will be Trekking for 12 Days. The Path can be completed in as little as 4 hours as much as 8 hours.
• The walk is not tricky, there is no Climbing or Scrambling but the path is rocky and hilly.
• Each day you will cover 200 to 400 meters in height while trekking. The Highest Point in the trek you will reach on the trek is 5,005m.
• The weather and Remoteness of this trek, as well as dealing with the high altitude, require a slow pace and the need to stay hydrated.

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