Laya-Gasa High Himalaya Trek
- Trip length
- 21 days • 20 nights
- Activity level
- Challenging
- Group size
- Up to 6
- Departures
- 2026: Nov–Dec · 2027: Jan–May, Sep–Nov
From Nu. 231,000/person
Includes guide, transport, hotels and the daily SDF
Overview
A 21-day expedition through the remote Laya region, crossing five-thousand-meter passes and visiting Bhutan's most isolated village.
A 21-day expedition through the remote Laya region, crossing five-thousand-meter passes and visiting Bhutan's most isolated village. This 21-day journey is led by Bhutanese guides who know the places and the people. Day by day: Arrival, Thimphu sightseeing; Thimphu heritage sites; Thimphu to Punakha via Dochula; Drive to Damji, trek begins; Trek to Gasa Hot Springs; Gasa Dzong & rest day; and more across 21 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
- Thimphu Dzong
- National museums
- Simtokha Dzong
- Dochula Pass
- Punakha Dzong
Bhutan
Start / end Thimphu to 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, Thimphu sightseeingThimphu
Arrive in Paro and drive to Thimphu for initial sightseeing.
What you'll do
- Airport pickup
- Thimphu Dzong
Day2Thimphu heritage sitesThimphu
Museums and the capital's central monastic fortress.
What you'll do
- National museums
- Simtokha Dzong
Day3Thimphu to Punakha via DochulaPunakha
Punakha Dzong and a hilltop chorten hike.
What you'll do
- Dochula Pass
- Punakha Dzong
- Khamsum Yulley Chorten
Day4Drive to Damji, trek beginsGasa
The road ends at Damji, where the trek into Gasa dzongkhag starts.
What you'll do
- Trailhead departure
Day5Trek to Gasa Hot SpringsGasa
A 15km walk to Bhutan's best-known natural hot springs.
What you'll do
- Gasa Tshachu hot springs
Day6Gasa Dzong & rest dayGasa
Visit Gasa's dzong and, festival dates permitting, the Gasa Tshechu.
What you'll do
- Gasa Dzong
- Gasa Tshechu (seasonal)
Day7Trek to Koena via Bale LaGasa
A 22km day over a 3,740m pass.
What you'll do
- Bale La Pass
Day8Trek to Laya villageGasa
Arrive in one of Bhutan's most remote and distinctive settlements.
What you'll do
- Laya village
Day9Rest day in LayaGasa
Time to explore Layap culture, known for its conical bamboo hats and yak-herding way of life.
What you'll do
- Layap cultural visit
Day10Trek to LimithangGasa
A shorter day following the Mo Chhu upstream.
What you'll do
- Riverside trail
Day11Trek to Robluthang via high passGasa
A demanding day crossing one of the trek's ~5,000m passes.
What you'll do
- High pass crossing
Day12Trek to Shakshepasa via 4,785m passGasa
Another long, high day through remote terrain.
What you'll do
- Mountain pass
Day13Trek to Chebisa via Gombu LaGasa
Descend into a scenic village known for a cliffside waterfall.
What you'll do
- Gombu La Pass
- Chebisa village
Day14Trek to LingshiThimphu
Onward to the fortified monastery-village of Lingshi.
What you'll do
- Lingshi Dzong
Day15Trek toward JangothangParo
The route joins the classic Jomolhari trail, with the mountain now in view.
What you'll do
- Jangothang approach
Day16Acclimatization day at JangothangParo
A rest day at the foot of Mt. Jomolhari.
What you'll do
- Jangothang (Jomolhari base camp)
Day17Trek to ThangthangkaParo
Descending back through the Paro Chhu valley.
What you'll do
- Valley descent
Day18Trek toward ShanaParo
Following the old trade route back down the valley.
What you'll do
- Old trade route
Day19Trek out to Drukgyal DzongParo
The final trekking day, arriving back at the valley floor.
What you'll do
- Drukgyal Dzong ruins
Day20Paro sightseeing & Tiger's Nest hikeParo
A well-earned rest day capped with Bhutan's signature hike.
What you'll do
- Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
Day21DepartureParo
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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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