JMOLHARI LAYA GASA TREK
The Laya-Gasa Trek is a 12-day trek that ascends in easy stages to the village of Laya (4,000 m/13,000 ft), the home of some unique yak herders. This excellent trek, which takes you from semi-tropical forest to alpine pastures, includes visits to interesting villages and the Dzongs and boasts superb views of Mt. Jomolhari, Jichu Drakey, Tsherimgang, and Masang Gang. It is one of the finest and most scenic treks in Bhutan, offering amazing views of some of the most pristine and unspoiled landscapes in Bhutan. Along the trail you’ll be able to spot indigenous animals such as blue sheep and takin (the national animal of Bhutan). You’ll travel through remote mountain villages inhabited by Layaps (people of Laya), a distinct segment of Bhutanese society with unique culture, traditions, and appearance. The trek also offers a day of relaxation at the famous Gasa hot springs that is sure to rejuvenate you.
Jomolhari Basecamp Trek Costing
| Group Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 2 People | USD $6,090 per person |
| 3–10 People | USD $5,880 per person |
Quick Trek Highlights
Minimum 12 Days in Bhutan required
Duration on Trek
Highest Campsite
Nature of Trek:
Best Season
Activity per Day
Recommended For
- Accommodation (usually 3-star hotels; can upgrade at additional cost)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Transport within Bhutan including airport transfers.
- Sustainable development fee (SDF).
- Bhutan visa fee.
- One trekking guide.
- Sightseeing.
- Bottled water.
- Trekking cook
- Helpers
- Ponies and yaks
- Tents (Sleeping tents, sleeping mats & pillows, Dinning tents, kitchen tent & toilet tent)
- Tables, chairs, utensils, hot water bags
- International airfare to/from Bhutan.
- Entrance fees for museums and monuments.
- Insurance premiums.
- Payments for service provided on a personal basis.
- Cost for any services not mentioned in the “Cost Include head”.
- Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, additional beverages, etc.)
- Sleeping bag
- Nature recreation and ecotourism division (NRED) fee of Nu.1000
- One guide.
- Cook.
- Helpers.
- Ponies and yaks.
- Tents (sleeping tent, mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent and shower tent).
- 3 meals a days + evening tea.
- Mattresses and all other trekking accessories.
Detailed Itinerary
The path continues on through a forest of rhododendrons populated by Himalayan pheasants. We reach enormous cairns at Chole La Pass (4100m). From here, we drop down to Kiwi Chowa (4030m). Our route then continues to a pass at 3960m where four tracks converge. We follow the northern route past a ruin said to have once been a dzong to monitor the movement of locals between Wangduephodrang & Thimphu districts. A ridge leads to Talakha Peak (4300m) revealing great views of the Thimphu Valley. If there is a good weather, we can even view Kanchenjunga, Chomolhari and Jichu Drake from here. An hour’s walk, you are at the last camp, little above the Talekha Monastery.
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