Laya Gasa Trek
Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights.
Maximum Elevation: 5005 m.
Nature of the trek: Moderate Trek.
Best Season: April-June, September-November.
Laya – Gasa Trek is often considered as an extension of the Jhomolhari trek. This particular trek introduces to the unusual culture of the Layap people; it also takes through the diverse terrain and mountain villages down to Gasa.
Day 1: Drukgyel Dzong, Paro (2580m) to Shana (2890m).
Distance: 15km, Time: 5hours.
Day 2: Shana (2980) to Soi-Thangthangka (3575m).
Distance: 16km, Time: 8hours.
Day 3: Soi-Thangthangka (3757) to Jangothang (Jhomolhari camp), (4044m).
Distance: 11km, Time: 4hours.
Day 4: Rest day at Jhomolhari camp (Jangothang), (4044m).
Day 5: Jangothang (4044m) to Lingshi (4370m).
Distance: 12km, Time: 5-6hours.
Day 6: Lingshi (4370m) to Chebisa (3880m).
Distance: 10km, Time: 5-6 hours.
Day 7: Chebisa (3880m) to Shomuthang (4220m).
Distance: 17km, Time: 6-7 hours.
Day 8: Shomuthang (4220m) to Robluthang (4160m).
Distance: 18km, Time: 6-7 hours.
Day 9: Robluthang (4160m) to Limithang (4140m).
Distance: 19km, Time: 6-7 hours.
Day 10: Limithang (4140m) to Laya (3800m).
Distance: 10km, Time: 4-5 hours.
Day 11: laya (3800m) to Koina (3050m).
Distance: 19km, Time: 6-7 hours.
Day 12: Koina (3050m) to Gasa (2770m).
Distance: 14km, Time: 6-7 hours.
Day 13: Gasa (2770m) to Damji (2430m).
Distance: 18km, Time: 5-6 hours.
Day 14: Damji (2430m) to Tashithang (1840m).
Distance: 16km, Time: 5 hours.