Bhutan Laya Lingzhi Trek

20Days Beautiful Laya Lingzhi Trek in Bhutan

Laya Lingzhi Trek is 217 kilometer long and thirteen days of strenuous trekking in Bhutan. A beautiful trek in Bhutan through high mountain passes (16,100 ft), and into the wilderness above the tree line. A very scenic trek in Bhutan into a world of snow peaks, glacial lakes, herds of blue sheep and alpine blossoms.

The highpoint of the Laya Lingzhi Trek is that the trek route crosses right through the home of the hospitable Layaps. A trek route in Bhutan where you get to mix with the Layap People and witness their culture. The Laya Lingzhi Trek route in Bhutan also takes you through the therapeutic hot springs of Gasa and ends in the sub-tropical valley of Punakha.

TRIP FACTS :

• Style of Trek:   Camping
• Trek Grade:   Moderate to Strenous.
• Duration:   20 Days.
• No.of Days on the Trek:   12Days.
• Highest Trekking Altitude:   Jangothang (4240m).
• Highest Sleeping Altitude:   Jangothang (4240m).
• Starting Point:   Paro-Shana.
• Ending Point:   Shana
• Minimum No.of Participants:   Two Persons.
• Best Season:   April-June and September–October.
• Trek Availibility:   Only Private Treks for a minimum Two Persons.
• Customized private Treks can also be arranged for a minimum of two persons on request on a date of your choice.

Laya Lingzhi Trek Itinerary

Day 1:   Arrive at Paro. Receive and drive to Hotel.
Day 2:   Paro – Sight seeing. Overnight Hotel.
Day 3:   Excursion to Taktshang Monastery. Overnight Hotel.
Day 4:   Trek Starts- Paro to Shana (2800m). Camp.
Day 5:   Trek Shana to Thangathangha ( 3860m). Camp.
Day 6:   Trek Thangathangha to Jangothang (4240m). Camp.
Day 7:   Rest Day at Jangothang. Camp.
Day 8:   Jangothang to Lingshi(4000m) . Camp.
Day 9:   Trek Lingshi – Chebisa (3780m). Camp.
Day 10:   Chebisa–Robluthang(4100m)  Camp.
Day 11:   Trek Robluthang – Lemithang(4040m) Camp.
Day 12:   Trek Lemithang – Laya (3880m). Camp.
Day 13:   Rest Day at Laya. Camp.
Day 14:   Trek Laya – Koena (3300m). Camp.
Day 15:   Koena – GasaTsachu(2638m)Via the Balela pass at 3,740 m. Camp.
Day 16:   Gasa Tsachu – Goen Damji – Punakha. End of Laya Lingshi Trek Bhutan. Hotel.
Day 17:   Punakha-Wangdue. After Breakfast Explore Punakha after Lunch Drive to Wangdue. Hotel.
Day 18:   Wangdue – Thimphu. Hotel.
Day 19:   Thimphu – Sight Seeing – Paro. Excursion of Thimpu. Hotel.
Day 20:   Drive to Paro International Airport for Final Departure.
Extension can be made to Darjeeling, Sikkim or Nepal

How much does the Laya Lingzhi Trek Cost?

• Laya Lingzhi Trek Cost: US$5000 per Person
• Laya Lingzhi Trek Cost for Indians: Please request quote in Indian Rupee
• Druk Airfare ( Extra as applicable)

Druk Air Daily Flights Between :

• Paro- Singapore
• Paro-Bangkok
• Paro-Kathmandu
• Paro-Kolkata
• Paro-Mumbai

What doe the Laya Lingzhi Trek Cost Include and Exclude?

Laya Lingzhi Trek Cost Includes :

• Airport Pick Up and Drop.
• Trekking support with an English Speaking Guide,Cook,Yaks,
• Porters etc.
• Twin Share Accomodation in Tents while Trekking.
• Twin Share Rooms in Hotel in Thimpu and Paro.
• Fixed Three Meals a day while Trekking/ Tour.
• Fees for :- a).Trekking Permit.
  b). National Park
  c). National Monuments etc.

Cost does not Include :

• Air Fare on Druk Airways.
• Alcohol,Telephone,Laundry.
• Any Evacuation Cost in Case Of Emergency.
• Clients Insurance.
• we do not provide Bottled Mineral water during the Trek
• we provide Boiled drinking water.
• Sleeping Bags.

Recommendation : Laya Lingzhi Trek is relatively strenuous and demands top physical form. A physical fitness check-up is a must.Even the experienced trekker should prepare for 2-3 months prior to the Trek.

Note: The above given Laya Lingzhi Trek Itinerary is a sample, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, physical ability of the participant/s etc. may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on the trail. We reserve the right to change this schedule in the interest of the trip participants’ safety, comfort and general well being.

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