This trek is a an extension of Jhomolhari  trek and it offers diverse flora and fauna, including a good opportunity to spot Blue Sheep, Takin, and the Blue Poppy (Bhutan's national flower). It gives you the opportunity to experience the unique culture of Layap people and indulge in the natural hot spring of Gasa. This is a high altitude trek and the highest pass is Sinchela Pass (5005m).

Day 1 Arrive Paro by Druk Air

Your flight into Paro will be a befitting  introduction to the natural beauty of our country. On a clear day, magnificent views of the worlds highest peak, give way to lush green Paro valley as you land. On arrival, your representative will receive and escort you to your hotel.

Day 2 Paro Sightseeing

Visit National Museum (one of the best mesuems of Asia), Rimpung Dzong (fortress of the "heap of jewels"), and Kichu Lhakhan (one of the oldest temple of Bhutan built in 659 AD by a Tibetan King). Drive to Drugyel Dzong (a ruined fortress - 16 Kms. away from Paro Town). On a clear day you can get a view of the Mt. Jhomolhari(Alt 7329m). On the way back you visit a typical Bhutanese farm house and take a leisurely stroll around the compound. Overnight in hotel.

Day 3 (Start of Trek) Paro - Shana: Alt 2820m/ Distance 14km/ Time 5-6 hours.

Drive to Drukgyel Dzong where the road ends and the trek begins. The trail follows the river up hill through a beautifu meadows and paddy field. You will see various birds and richly coloured butterflies along the forest. The campsite is next to army outpost.

Day 4 Shana - Thangthangkha: Alt 3610m/ Distance 21km/ Time 7-8 hours.

Initially the trail follows the river uphill through the heavily forested area with few isolated villages. Then mostly you will be walking downhill till you reach the campsite located in the meadow with stone shelter.

Day 5 Thangthangkha - Jangothang: Alt 4040m/ Distance 19km/ Time 5-6 hours.

The valley begins to widen here with a spectacular view of high mountain ridges and snow-capped peaks. Yaks and the herders' winter homes become a regular feature of the landscape. Camp for the night beneath a ruined fortress at the base of Mt. Jhomolhari.

Day 6 Jangothang - Lingshi: Alt 4150m/ Distance 19km/ Time 5-6 hours.

As the trail leads you through the high pass you can get spectacular views of the Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake and the Tserim Gang. After crossing the Nyelela Pass (4700m) you decend to a circular hut just below Lingshi, where the camp is set. You get the first view of the truely mystical Dzong atop a high hill while climbing down from Lingshi.

Day 7 Lingshi - Chebisa: Alt 3850m/ Distance 12km/ Time 3-4 hours.

Today is a short and easy trek with lots of time to linger. As you leave behind Lingshi you pass a delightful village, Gom Yu, which is set right below 300 m cliff. Another hour of walk brings you to a lovely valley of Chebisa with huge waterfall at one end. Overnight camp beside river.

Day 8 Chebisa - Shomuthang: Alt 4260m/ Distance 17km/ Time 5-6 hours.

You start with a quite stiff climb on the wide pasture land toward the Gokula Pass (4320m). You will see few yaks and yak herders on the way. After the pass you descend gradually to camp near the river bed.

Day 9 Shomuthang - Robluthang: Alt 4100m/ Distance 22km/ Time 7-8 hours.

Its advisable to start the day little early today as the trek is little strenuous. After having tea and enjoying the views of the stunning Himalayn ranges from the Jerela Pass (4600m), you walk down through the forest to a Tsarigathang valley, where herds of Takin roams. Overnight camp.

Day 10 Robluthang - Lemithang: Alt 4140m/ Distance 19km/ Time 6-7 hours.

Once you cross Shingela Pass (4900m), you walk downhill following the valley. Limithang is under the Laya District and you will see people dressed in typical Laya costume with long pointed bamboo hats on their head. Its advisable to spend a day here exploring the valley and meeting these people with different and unique culture. Overnight camp in Limithang.

Day 11 Limithang - Laya: Alt 3850m/ Distance 10km/ time 3-4 hours.

We walk along the river bank, through the forest of silver fir and rhododendron till we enter the village of Laya. The people of Laya are famous for their vertical stripe yak hair holding and their strange bamboo hats. Rest of your day will be spent leisurely visiting village houses and mixing with the villagers. Campsite, on a high flat bench above Laya village,

Day 12 (Rest Day)

Halt in Laya to rest and explore the Laya village.

Day 13 Laya - Koena: Alt 3800m/ Distance 19km/ 6-7 hours.

The trail winds along the river valley offering breathtaking views of the crashing river, feeder streams and waterfalls.

Day 14 Koena - Gasa: Alt 2900m/ Distance 17km/ Time 6-7 hours.

After crossing Babela pass (3740m), you walk downhill till you reach the campsite near Gasa Dzong.

Day 15 Gasa - Gasa Tsachu (hot spring)

A short trek to Gasa Tsachu after a late breakfast. In the evening relax in the hot spring. The Gasa tsachu is one of the most popular hot springs of Bhutan. Overnight camp.

Day 16 Gasa Tsachu - Geon Damji: Alt 2800m/ Distance 21km/ Time 6-7 hours.

As you climb away from Gasa Tsachu the trail winds through rolling hillsides with the vista of wheat fields, villages and forest of pine and oak. You will also see a beautiful view of the Gasa Dzong glued to the valley wall seeming to float in space.

Day 17 (Last day of Trek) Geon Damji - Tashithang: Alt 1700m/ Distance 17km/ Time 6-7 hours.

The trail decends from the high agricultural benches above the river Mochu into a lush semi-tropical region filled with banana trees, creepers and various tropical vegetation. Overnight camp, Tashithang.

Day 18 Tashithang - Khuruthang

After a short walk to the motor road, drive down to Punakha valley. Stop at Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong. Punakha was the former capital of Bhutan. The Dzong lies between two rivers known as Phochu and Mochu which means "Male River and Female River ". It was built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel the founder of Bhutan in 1637 AD and is one of the most important and historical Dzongs in Bhutan. In the Dzong are kept the sacred remains of Pema Lingpa and Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. The Dzong now houses the District Administration office and the winter residence of the state Monastic Body and its Chief Abbot. After lunch in Punakha, drive to Thimphu. (77km/3hours) Overnight halt in Thimphu.

Day 19 Thimphu Sightseeing

Thimphu is the capital city of the Kingdom with the population of about 100,000. Visit the Memorial Chorten, built in1974 in memory of the late King of Bhutan; National Library where ancient texts and manuscripts are preserved; The Indigenious Hospital where traditional medicines are still practiced; Woodcraft and Painting school where traditional art and crafts are still kept alive; Handicrafts Emporium where Bhutanese textiles are displayed and can be purchased; Tashichho Dzong, the main secretariat building, the office of the King and Throne room and also the house of the State Monastic Body; Simtokha Dzong, one of the oldest fortress of Bhutan built in 1629 and it houses the largest monastic schools in the country. Overnight in hotel.

Day 21 Leisure Day

Drive to Dechencholing 6km from Thimphu town to view the Queen Mother's Palace. You can take pictures of the Palace and Dechencholing Monastery only from the outside. Drive back to Thimphu and take a leisurely stroll in the market, meet locals and do some casual shopping. Drive to Paro in the evening, (65km/ 2hours). Overnight halt in Paro.

Day 22 Departure

In morning, your guide will bid you farewell at the Airport. Tashi Delek!