DAGALA TREK

DAGALA, BHUTAN TREK

OCT 02 - 09, 2019

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DAGALA TREK: INTRODUCTION A wonderful way to experience the diversity of Bhutan without traveling to extreme altitudes or taking a long

trip from Thimpu, the Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek is an excellent option for trekkers short on time or those

looking for a more relaxed trekking experience. We will pass through a series of high-altitude lakes offering

tranquil water that have been used by locals for agriculture and fishing for generations. Hike along these

traditional routes and experience the life source of countless people as you admire the wonderful mountain

scenery and stunning lakes of Dagala.

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DAGALA TREK: FACT SHEET

● DATE OF TREK: OCT 02 - OCT 09, 2019

● DURATION OF TREK: 8 DAYS

● REPORTING POINT: PARO, BHUTAN AIRPORT

● GRADE OF TREK: MODERATE

● HEIGHT: 4500 M

ACCOMODATION

DAY ACCOMODATION MEAL PLAN

DAY 1 PARO HOTEL ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 2 THIMPU HOTEL ALL INCLUSIVE

DAY 3 - 6 TREKKING CAMP ALL INCLUSIVE

DAY 7 PARO HOTEL ALL INCLUSIVE

DAY 8 PARO HOTEL BREAKFAST

ITINERARY CHART

DAY START POINT

END POINT

DIST. TIME ASL

DAY 1 PARO AIRPORT PARO

DAY 2 PARO THIMPU 6KM 6HRS DAY 3 THIMPU GUR 7KM 5HRS 3290M

DAY 4 GUR LABATAMA 12KM 6HRS 4300M

DAY 5 LABATAMA LABATAMA - - 4300M

DAY 6 LABATAMA PANKHA 8KM 6HRS 4000M

DAY 7 PANKHA PARO 14KM 8HRS

DAY 8 PARO PARO AIRPORT - - -

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DAGALA TREK: DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY ONE: PARO AIRPORT - HOTEL

Arrival check in to your hotel and lunch. After Lunch, visit the Ta Dzong, once a fortified lookout tower that is

now the National Museum. Overnight hotel in Paro.

DAY TWO: PARO (ACCLIMATIZATION TO TIGER’S NEST)

After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, Bhutan’s most famous monastery, which stands at 3180m. It is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. Explore the Monastery and hike back to Paro. In the evening, drive to Thimphu. Overnight hotel in Thimphu.

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DAGALA TREK: ITINERARY

DAY THREE: THIMPU - GENEKHA - GUR (3290 M)

From Thimphu drive 45km to the starting point of the trek. Today’s trail is all through terraced fields and

conifers vegetation. The trek starts from beautiful Genekha village (2800m) with a short descent down to the

river. From here you start climbing till you reach a huge rock platform at 3350m from where you have a

picturesque view of the valley below. After another two hours reach Gur amidst yak pastures at 3290m

DAY FOUR: GUR - LABATAMA (4300 M)

Today’s trek is amidst flowers, wild asparagus (in spring) and large meadows. Weaving through tiny streams,

climb gently through scattered birches and rhododendrons to arrive at Pagalabtsa pass (4,250m) marked by

huge cairns. From the pass, you will have spectacular views of Kanchenjunga (Sikkim) and most of the

Bhutanese Himalayan peaks. Descending from the pass

the view is of the whole Dagala range meadows and yak herders camp. Lunch at nearby yak herder’s camp.

Descend into the Labatama valley and then ascend gradually through the valley passing some yak herder huts

till you reach Utsho Lake (4,300m). Our campsite is right next to the lake.

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DAGALA TREK: ITINERARY

DAY FIVE: LABATAMA EXPLORATION (4300 M)

Hike uphill to Sertsho Lake is easy and interesting. Afterwards walk over a small ridge and then down to

Jagetsho Lake

DAY SIX: LABATAMA - PANKHA (4000 M)

The trail climbs along the western side of Dala Tsho up to a saddle at 4520m from where you can have a

majestic view of Himalayan peaks during descent, including Everest, Kanchenjunga, Jumolhari, Jitchu Drake,

Tshering Gang, Khangbum, Masang Gang, Tshenda Gang and Gangche Ta. From the saddle the path descends,

passing some yak herder huts to Docha Chu. You follow the river for a while but stay higher up on the slope to

reach Pankha with some ups and downs on the way. Camp at Pankha at 4000m.

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DAGALA TREK: ITINERARY

DAY SEVEN: PANKHA - TALAKHA - THIMPU

Early start today with several passes, each one more impressive than the other. After crossing the last pass,

Tala La (4180m) start a long descent to Talakha Monastery. Continue walking through mixed vegetation and

apple orchards. Arrive at the main motorable road of Chamgang (2640m) where your transport will be waiting

to transfer you to Paro. Overnight in a hotel in Paro

DAY EIGHT: PARO

Transfer to Paro Airport for the flight out. Trip ends!

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DAGALA TREK: COST BREAKDOWN

COST INCLUDES

ALL TRANSFERS IN A NON-AC VEHICLE AS PER THE ITINERARY

ALL ARRANGEMENTS FOR STAYING AND CAMPING WHILE ON TRIP

ACCOMMODATION ON TWIN SHARING BASIS IN TENTS/ HOTEL ALL MEALS AS DETAILED IN ITINERARY ALL TREKKING ARRANGEMENTS

PORTERAGE UPTO 15KG/PERSON ALL COMMON CAMPING AND TREKKING EQUIPMENT PEAK FEE/SANCTUARY FEE/ROYALTY/PERMITS WHERE APPLICABLE

SAFE DRINKING WATER A GUIDE FOR ALL MONASTERY SIGHTSEEING

COST EXCLUDES

SLEEPING BAG

ANY TRANSFERS OUTSIDE OF LEH BOTTLED WATER ITEMS OF PERSONAL CLOTHING

EXPENSES OF PERSONAL NATURE (LAUNDRY/PHONE CALLS/ALCOHOL/CIGARETTES/INSURANCE/CAMERA FEE/ETC.)

ANY EXPENSE INCURRED DUE TO FORCE MAJEURE SUCH AS LANDSLIDE, BAD WEATHER OR REASONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL

PLEASE NOTE

FLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COST

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT – RS 28,500 + 5% TAX, FORCED SINGLE SUPPLEMENT IN CASE THERE IS NO ONE TO SHARE YOUR TENT WITH – RS 19,500 + 5% TAX

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