Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek
- Trip length
- 8 days • 7 nights
- Activity level
- Challenging
- Group size
- Up to 8
- Departures
- 2026: Nov–Dec · 2027: Jan–May, Sep–Nov
From Nu. 96,000/person
Includes guide, transport, hotels and the daily SDF
Overview
A high-altitude trek above Thimphu through a landscape of alpine lakes, with a rest day at 4,300m.
A high-altitude trek above Thimphu through a landscape of alpine lakes, with a rest day at 4,300m. This 8-day journey is led by Bhutanese guides who know the places and the people. Day by day: Arrival in Paro; Tiger's Nest hike; Trek to Gur; Trek to Labatama; Rest day at Labatama; Trek to Panka; and more across 8 days. The full itinerary with each day's details is on this page. This is a trekking journey. You walk with a guide, cook and pack animals or porters, camp or stay in simple lodges, and see parts of Bhutan that no road reaches. Your guide carries a first-aid kit and sets the pace for the group. The difficulty is challenging. It involves long walking days at high altitude, cold nights and basic facilities, so good fitness and some previous hiking experience are recommended. Ask us about preparation and the best season. Every Droelma Tours & Travels journey is arranged with a licensed Bhutanese guide, a private vehicle and driver where roads allow, and accommodation planned in advance, and we help with your Bhutan visa and permits. Departure dates and group size can be adjusted — send us an enquiry and we will tailor the itinerary to your dates and interests.
Highlights
- Airport pickup
- Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
- Genekha trailhead
- Labatama lakes
- Labatama lake exploration
- Yak herder camps
Bhutan
Start / end Paro
Day by day
What each day looks like. Timings shift with the weather and the festival calendar — your guide will tell you the night before.
Day1Arrival in ParoParo
Arrive at Paro International Airport.
What you'll do
- Airport pickup
Day2Tiger's Nest hikeParo
An acclimatization hike before heading into the mountains.
What you'll do
- Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
Day3Trek to GurThimphu
From Genekha, a five-to-six-hour climb to the first camp at 3,290m.
What you'll do
- Genekha trailhead
Day4Trek to LabatamaThimphu
A long climb to the trek's high camp at 4,300m, among the first of the alpine lakes.
What you'll do
- Labatama lakes
Day5Rest day at LabatamaThimphu
A day to acclimatize and explore the surrounding lakes on foot.
What you'll do
- Labatama lake exploration
Day6Trek to PankaThimphu
Descend gradually through yak pasture toward Panka camp at 4,000m.
What you'll do
- Yak herder camps
Day7Trek out & drive to ThimphuThimphu
The final descent to Chamgang trailhead, then a drive into the capital.
What you'll do
- Chamgang trailhead
Day8Departure via ParoParo
Drive back to Paro for your onward flight.
What you'll do
- Departure transfer
Where you'll stay
We haven't published the property list for this trip yet. Accommodation is included throughout, and we confirm each hotel in writing before you pay anything — ask us and we'll tell you exactly where this itinerary stays.
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What's included
Included in the price
- Licensed guide & trek crew
- Camping equipment
- Pack animals for gear
- All meals during the trek
- Hotel accommodation on non-trek nights
Not included
- International flights
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- Visa fee
- Personal expenses
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