Dagala 1000 Lakes Land Package Price:
US$ 3876.00 per person twin share
Payments by credit card incur a 1.5-2.5 % surcharge.
Drukair airfares to from Paro are additional .
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Bhutan Land Package Inclusions:
Professional English speaking guide, driver and minibus
All touring & transfers throughout your journey
Bhutanese style 3* hotel accom with private bathrooms.
Luxury 5* accom at the Zhiwa Ling Resort in Paro – for 3 nts
Dagala 1000 Lakes Trek 6 days/ 5 nights
All meals
Entrance Fees and sightseeing
Bhutan visa fees, Bhutan government royalties & taxes.
When trekking tented campsites replace hotels
When trekking additional support crew and ponies are included
Professionally Operated by Bhutan Tourism Corporation – BTCL
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Friday 28 September
Paro Airport to Thimphu Valley (1 hr 30 mins)
After clearing immigration and customs you will be greeted by your BTCL guide and driver and transferred to Bhutan’s capital Thimphu, travelling through the spectacular countryside enroute to Bhutan’s capital. All the houses and buildings in the Kingdom are painted and constructed in traditional Bhutanese style. Enjoy the remainder of the day to explore Thimphu, both by vehicle and on foot.
Your options this afternoon include a visit to the handicraft centre & the weekend market where everyone goes to buy an array of fresh fruits and vegetables, rice, chillies and many colourful local items such as yak tail duster, cups of butter tea, turquoise from Tibet, and musical instruments etc, or just enjoy wandering through Thimphu’s main streets. For the more energetic take a hike (or travel by road) up to the telecom tower via the Takin preserve to enjoy a stunning view of the valley.
Overnight Thimphu– Bhutanese Style 3* Hotel
Saturday 29 September
Activities in the Thimphu Valley today.
This morning travel north up the Thimphu valley and hike through the forest to either picturesque Cheri or Tango Goemba. En route visit the majestic Trashichhoedzong the seats of Bhutan’s government and royal offices and, time permitting pay a visit to Pangri Zampa – two 16th century buildings that now house a monastic school for astrologers. Other options for places to visit are Zorig Chusum – the national institute of the 13 arts and crafts of Bhutan & where you can interact with the students. the national textiles museum or perhaps a visit to the folk heritage museum.
Overnight Thimphu – Bhutanese Style 3* Hotel
Sunday 30 September – Day 1: Dagala 1000 Lakes Trek.
Thimphu – Geynekha – Gur, distance – 15 kms, time 4 hours.
The start of the trek (Geynekha) is about 2 hours drive from Thimphu. The villages of this region produce famous matsutake and chantarelle mushrooms. On today’s trek the true communion with nature starts with alpine flora and plenty of brids.Two hours of gradual uphill walk and rest on top of a huge rock platform, offers a picturesque view of the valley .Another two hours of walk leads to camp at Gur (3,350m) amongst an abundance of flowers.
Overnight Tented Campsite
Monday 01 October – Day 2: Dagala 1000 Lakes Trek.
Gur – Labatama, distance – 12 kms, time – 5 hours.
Today’s trek is amidst flowers and meadows that freshens the trekkers with poetic sentiments.The pass at 4,240m offers spectacular view of the entire Dagala range, meadow and yak herders camp. Camp at altitude 4,300m near Utsho Lake where plenty of golden trout flourish.
Overnight Tented Campsite.
Tuesday 02 October – Day 3: Dagala 1000 Lakes Trek
Labatama at leisure.
Day excursion to Relitsho, Hentsho or Jametsho Lake.
Overnight Tented Campsite.
Wednesday 03 October - Day 4: Dagala 1000 Lakes Trek.
Labatama – Panka, distance – 8 km, time – 4 hours.
After a walk of about 30 mins, there is a majestic view of the prominent Himalayan peaks such as Mount Everest, Mount Kachenjunja, Masang Gang, Gangchhenta, Tsenda Gang and Jichu Drake. On this route Himalayan Monal Pheasants are a common sight along with the yak herders. Camp at Panka at an altitude of 4,000 m.
Overnight Tented Campsite.
Thursday 04 October - Day 5: Dagala 1000 Lakes Trek.
Panka – Talikha, distance – 8 kms, time – 4 hours.
The route leads north crossing a pass at altitude 4,000m then climbing along the side of a ridge to a crest ar 4,270m.On top of the world of Bhutan. Later it is a long descent to the village of Talikha at 3,050m.
Overnight Tented Campsite.
Friday 05 October - Day 6: Dagala 1000 Lakes Trek
Talikha – Simtokha, distance 3 kms, time 2 hours.
The trek trail decends steeply through mixed forests of rhododendron, bamboo and apple orchards ending at Simtokha (8 kms before Thimphu).
Simtokha to Paro: (1 hour 20 mins)
On completion of trek your are collected and transferred to your overnight accommodation in the Paro Valley. Enjoy a restful afternoon to do as much or as little as you like. Perhaps watch a game of archery or have a well deserved spa treatment at the Zhiwa Ling Resort.
Overnight Paro Valley – Zhiwa Ling Resort.
Saturday 06 October
Activities in the Paro Valley.
Your sightseeing options today include a tour of the ancient Drugyel Dzong ruins, Paro Dzong with it’s cantilever bridge and visit Ta Dzong the national museum housed in an ancient watchtower overlooking the Dzong. Enjoy lunch today in a traditional Bhutanese restaurant in Paro Town.
Overnight Paro Valley – Zhiwa Ling Resort
Sunday 07 October
Activities in the Paro Valley.
This morning hike to the Taktsang Monastery or (Tiger’s Nest) viewpoint. The round trip takes about 2 hours. Alternatively continue up and enter the monastery itself and make a day of it. (5 hours). The monastery clings impossibly to a cliff of rock at 3000 ft above the valley floor.
Overnight Paro Valley – Zhiwa Ling Resort.
Monday 08 October
Early morning departure from the Zhiwa Ling to Paro Airport for your onward flight.
