Dagala 1000 Lakes Land Package Price:
US$ 3976.00 (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 accommodation with private bathrooms, except Paro
Luxury 5* accommodation at the Zhiwa Ling Resort in Paro – for 3 nights
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 the services of additional support crew and ponies are included
Professionally Operated by Bhutan Tourism Corporation – BTCL
Tour Exclusions:
Drukair flight costs to/from Paro.
Items of a personal nature, phone calls, laundry, drinks etc
Tipping – pls refer to tipping guide on our general information sheet.
Travel Insurance – which is mandatory to enter Bhutan
Available On Request:
Single Room Supplement Throughout – please add US$369.00
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Ex-Australia Flight Arrangements
Bangkok Stopovers & Additional Asian Arrangements
Sunday 07 April
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. 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 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
Monday 08 April
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 the national library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts, 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
Tuesday 09 April
Day 1: Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek.
Thimphu – Geynekha – Gur, distance - 7 kms, time 5 hours.
The trek starts from the beautiful Geynekha village. The villages of this region produce famous matsutake and chantarelle mushrooms. Wander through terraced fields and coniferous vegetation then the true communion with the nature starts with alpine flora and plenty of birds. Begin the short descent down to the river crossing followed by two hours of gradual uphill climb until you reach the huge rock platform, which offers a picturesque view of the valley. After another two hours of trekking you will reach Gur (3,290m) amongst abundance of flowers where you camp for the night.
Overnight Tented Campsite
Wednesday 10 April
Day 2: Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek.
Gur – Labatama: distance 12 km, time 5 hours.
Whilst trekking across the ridges one enjoys the beauty of the rugged mountain vegetation. The path winds through flowers and wild asparagus (in spring) and the meadows are refreshing and inspiring. The first pass symbolised by a huge cairn gives a spectacular view of Kanchenjunga (Sikkim) and most of the Bhutanese Himalayan peaks. Descending from the pass one will view the whole Dagala range, meadows and Yak herders camp. Once descended into the Labatama valley you ascend gradually through the valley passing some Yak herder huts till you reach Utsho Tsho. The campsite is right next to the lake, where plenty of golden trout flourish. (4300m).
Overnight Tented Campsite.
Thursday 11 April
Day 3: Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek
Enjoy a day at leisure relaxing and exploring Labatama valley. For the energetic choose from a range of day excursions to either Relitsho, Hentsho or Jametsho Lake. Camp at Labatama (4300m)
Overnight Tented Campsite.
Friday 12 April
Day 4: Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek.
Labatama – Panka, distance – 8 km, time – 4 hours.
The trail climbs along the western side of Dala Tsho up to a saddle at (4520m) from where you have again a majestic view of the prominent Himalayan peaks such as Everest, Kanchenjunga, Masang Gang, Gangchhenta, Tsenda Gang and Jichu Drake. If you want an even better view you can climb to a peak close to the saddle with an altitude of 4720m. From the saddle the path descends, passing some Yak herder huts to Doccha Chuu. You follow the river for a while, staying higher up on the slope until you reach Panka. On this route Himalayan Monal Pheasants are a common sight. Camp at Panka (4,000m).
Overnight Tented Campsite
Saturday 13 April
Day 5: Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek.
Panka – Talikha, distance – 8 kms, time – 4 hours.
This day entails the crossing of several passes, none of them affording a major climb, and often with an abundance of mountain birds. After crossing the last pass, Tale La (4180m) you start a long descent to Talikha Goempa. You will camp at Talikha (3080m) right beside the monastery and wake up with the early morning prayers of the monks. One also has a great view of Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu from here.
Overnight Tented Campsite.
Sunday 14 April
Day 6: Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek
Talikha – Chamgang: distance 6 km, time 3 hours.
From the monastery it is a short hike down to the feeder road with will lead you to the Village of Chamgang.
Simtokha to Paro: (1 hour 20 mins)
On completion of the trek you 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, take a well deserved spa or massage treatment at the Zhiwa Ling Resort.
Overnight Paro Valley – Zhiwa Ling Resort.
Monday 15 April
Activities in the Paro Valley.
Your sightseeing options today include a visit to Kyichu Lhakhang and tour the old ruined fortress of the Drugyel Dzong, the historical site of the Fort of Drukpa Victory (14km from Paro) from which the Bhutanese used to repel the Tibetan invaders again and again.On a clear day views of the 24,000 ft snow domed peaks of sacred Mt Jhomolhari can be seen.of the ancient Drugyel Dzong ruins. Enjoy lunch today in a traditional Bhutanese restaurant in Paro Town, before visiting Paro Dzong with it’s cantilever bridge and wander along Paro main street, shopping for handicrafts and local jewellery.
Overnight Paro Valley – Zhiwa Ling Resort.
Tuesday 16 April
Sightseeing in the Paro Valley.
This morning hike to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tigers Nest. Choose between a 2 hour round trip hike to the Monastery viewpoint or a longer 5 hour and more strenous hike into the Monastery itself. Tigers Nest clings impossibly to a cliff of rock at 3000 ft above the valley floor and where Guru Rinpoche flew on the back of a tigress to subdue the local demons followed by 3 months meditation in a cave still visible in the monastery. In 1998 the monastery was seriously damaged by fire and has since been painstakingly reconstructed to its original condition and consecrated by the 4th King in 2005.
This afternoon perhaps enjoy a well earned massage or hot stone bath at the spa.
Overnight Paro Valley – Zhiwa Ling Resort.
Wednesday 17 April
Early morning departure from the Zhiwa Ling Resort hotel to Paro Airport for your onward flight.
