Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek
This is a short trek, near Thimphu, to a large number of lovely high altitude lakes. You pass through terraced paddy fields and through coniferous forests, to the settlements of Geynikha, 2,500 meters. The trail leads up the ridge and across meadows to a pass at 4,240 meters with a spectacular view of the whole Dagala range. You will pass through several yak herders camps en-route the broad Labatama valley at 4,050 meters. The lakes are flourished with brown trout. Near the lakes is a mass of wild alpine which flowers in September. The routes are not well marked; it is more of a cross-country traverse. The trail descends steeply through mixed forest of rhododendron.
Itinerary:
Day 01 Arrival in Paro/transfer to Thimpu (L, D)
Day 02 Sightseeing in Thimpu (B, L, D)
Day 03 Drive to Khoma & Day 1 trek to Geynekha (2950m) (B, L, D)
Day 04 Geynekha to Gur (3350m) (B, L, D)
Day 05 Gur to Labatamba (4300m) (B, L, D)
Day 06 Labatamba to Panka (4000m) (B, L, D)
Day 07 Panka to Talakha (3080m) (B, L, D)
Day 08 Trek to Simtokha & drive to Thimphu (B, L, D)
Day 09 Thimphu - Paro (B, L, D)
Day 10 Paro sightseeing (B, L, D)
Day 11 Departure (B)
COST INCLUDES:
Twin sharing accommodation with full board, all transfers as per the itinerary, English speaking guide, All the monument entrance fees & govt. Taxes. All camping equipments, meals as per mention in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L= lunch, D= Dinner) porters and trekking permits.
COST EXCLUDES:
Airfares, visa fee of $20 (cash) payable upon arrival at airport, beverage, phone calls, laundry, medical, insurance and any other expenses that are not specified above.