Chele La Nature Trek
Explore the hills above Paro on a camping walk, followed by cultural visits in Thimphu and Punakha.
12 daysParo hills and western Bhutan
View itinerary Jangothang, Laya and Gasa, Bhutan / Trek
Laya Gasa Trek
Continue from the Chomolhari region through remote valleys to Laya, then descend toward Gasa and Punakha.
- Duration
- 22 daysOutline programme
- Remote high passes
- TrekJangothang, Laya and Gasa
- Season
- Spring and autumnAsk for current dates
- Experience
- Challenging remote camping trekTrek
A closer look at the journey.
The Laya Gasa route continues beyond the Chomolhari region into a succession of high valleys and remote camps. From Jangothang, the programme passes Lingshi and Chebisa before reaching the approaches to Laya. A rest day in Laya creates time to explore the settlement and its surrounding mountain landscape.
The return descends toward Gasa and the lower valleys, with time around the hot-spring area before the walk out toward Punakha. Cultural visits in Thimphu and Paro complete the journey. This is a long camping programme with consecutive demanding days; the final pass sequence, rest time and camp arrangements need to be considered together.
- The Jangothang and Lingshi approach
- Time in the mountain settlement of Laya
- A descent through Gasa toward Punakha
The route, day by day.
This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.
Day 1Arrive in Paro
Begin the programme with your arrival connection and time to settle in. Meet the local team to review the journey ahead.
Day 2Paro Valley sightseeing
Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.
Day 3Begin the trek to Shana
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 4Shana to Soi Thangthangkha
Follow the walking route from Shana to Soi Thangthangkha. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 5Continue to Jangothang
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 6Jangothang to Lingshi
Follow the walking route from Jangothang to Lingshi. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 7Lingshi to Chebisa
Follow the walking route from Lingshi to Chebisa. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 8Chebisa to Shomuthang
Follow the walking route from Chebisa to Shomuthang. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 9Shomuthang to Robluthang
Follow the walking route from Shomuthang to Robluthang. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 10Robluthang to Lemithang
Follow the walking route from Robluthang to Lemithang. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 11Lemithang to Laya
Follow the walking route from Lemithang to Laya. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 12Rest and explore Laya
Remain in the area with time to rest. Any local walk is selected with your guide according to the conditions and the group.
Day 13Laya to Koena
Follow the walking route from Laya to Koena. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 14Koena to Gasa
Follow the walking route from Koena to Gasa. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 15Gasa: rest and hot-spring area
Remain in the area with time to rest. Any local walk is selected with your guide according to the conditions and the group.
Day 16Walk to Geon Damji
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 17Geon Damji to Tashithang
Follow the walking route from Geon Damji to Tashithang. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 18Walk out and travel via Punakha
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 19Explore Thimphu
Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.
Day 20Thimphu to Paro
Follow the walking route from Thimphu to Paro. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 21Taktsang Monastery walk
Set out on the uphill trail toward Taktsang, with time for stops and the descent to the valley.
Day 22Depart Paro
Complete the programme with the agreed departure transfer and onward travel arrangements.
A clear plan and quotation.
Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.
Services to discuss
- Local guiding and mountain support arrangements
- City and mountain accommodation, equipment and meal plan
- Ground travel and any domestic flights shown in the agreed programme
- Local access and trip arrangements required for the route
Budget separately
- International travel and connections outside the agreed programme
- Personal travel insurance and personal equipment
- Drinks, personal purchases and optional activities
- Tips and changes requested beyond the agreed programme
Before you set out.
Previous multi-day walking experience and preparation for consecutive mountain days are useful. Discuss the altitude, terrain and pass requirements with the team.
Accommodation: Hotels on the travel stages and camping on the mountain route; camp support and equipment to be agreed.
Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.
Can the daily walking plan change?
Yes. Weather, trail conditions and the group's pace can affect individual stages. Agree the overall route and any important alternatives with the team.
Is there time to explore Laya?
Yes. The outline includes a day in Laya before the descent toward Gasa. The final daily pace and camp plan must be agreed for the journey.
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