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Dagala Trek
Trek to Dagala Thousand Lakes is counted among the most cherished trails in Bhutan offering an uninterrupted escape into the magical realm of the Himalayas. Indulging in this moderate level trek is a great way to challenge yourself to up your trekking game in the pursuit of getting rewarded with something extraordinary.
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Bhutan
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8 Days
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40 KM
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14,820 FT
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Moderate to Difficult
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$ 1400*
?The price is for a group of 10 people. The charges will be different for a tailormade private trek. The charges in dollars are more as the permit fees are different for non-Indians.
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Highlights
Visit Ta Dzong which was earlier a lookout tower but has now been converted to a museum.
Visit the Taktsang monastery. This is a very famous monastery in Bhutan.
Enjoy the view of Everest, Kanchenjunga and Jumolhari, Tshering Gang, Masan Gang, Tshenda Gang, and Gangche Ta.
You will be trekking up to Sertsho Lake has a beautiful view of Jagetsho Lake.
Overview
One of the advantages of Trekking in Bhutan is that it will also provide us with the view of Mt Kanchenjunga, Tshering Gang, Jichu Drake, Jomolhari.
By indulging in this trek you up to your trekking game as this trek along with
luscious views gives you new and challenging experiences. Unfortunately, you do not actually get to witness a thousand lakes on this trek but you do get
to witness some of the most mesmerizing Alpine lakes with crystal clear waters.
Not only does the place provide you with the most photographic scenes and mesmerizing peaks but it also lets you find solace and discover your souls in the tranquillity and serenity of the place. Gynekha Village is the starting point of the trail Dagala thousand lakes trek in Bhutan. The ending point of the trek is Chamgang Village. The trek difficulty ranges from moderate to tough and cannot be taken up by the inexperienced trekkers.
Brief Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Reach Paro airport and Drive to Hotel
On our first day, we will reach Paro airport, we will collect and meet and greet each other. After everyone has reached we will all proceed to the hotel and have our lunch. After this, we will be visiting Ta Dzong. Ta Dzong was once a lookout tower which is now converted into a National Museum. After having our dinner we will come back to our hotel and stay there for the night.
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Hotel
Day 2: Hiking to Tiger's Nest and back to Paro
On day 2 we will be hiking towards Taktsang (Tiger’s nest) Monastery, this monastery is Bhutan’s well-known Monastery that is at a height of 10,433 ft. The monastery is on a cliff, about 2,952 ft above Paro valley. After we have explored Taktsang Monastery we will be hiking to Paro. From Paro, we will be driving to Thimphu. After reaching Thimphu we will be having our dinner after which we will retire for the night to our hotel rooms to take our beauty sleep.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Hotel
Altitude : 10,433 ft
Day 3: Thimphu to Genekha to Gur
After having a hearty breakfast we will be driving for about 45 km from Thimphu to reach the beginning point of our trek. The trek will go through terrace farmed fields and coniferous vegetation. Our trek begins from a small but beautiful village called Genekha which is at a height of 9,186 ft with a tiny descend down towards the river. From here we will be climbing till we get to a huge rocky platform at a height of 10,990 ft. The sight of a valley from the top is so picturesque that you cannot resist yourself from taking a pic or two. After trekking for almost another couple of hours amidst the yak pastures we will reach our final destination for the day, that is, Gur at a height of 10,793 ft. we will be staying overnight over here.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Altitude : 10,793 ft.
Day 4: Gur to Labatama
Our trek for today will be among flowers, wild asparagus (found during spring), and huge green meadows. Following the tiny streams, climbing gently to tiny birches we will be arriving at Pagalabtsa is at a height of 13,943 ft. From this place, we can have a beautiful view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and other Bhutanese Peaks. We will have our lunch at a nearby herder’s camp. Post lunch we will descend to Labatama valley & then gradually we will begin our climb from the valley passing some herders’ hut till we reach lake Utsho, at a height of 14,107 ft. for our 4th night our campsite will be near the lake under the beautiful starry night.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Time Taken : 5 hours
Altitude : 14,107 ft.
Distance : 12 km
Day 5: Exploring Labatma
On our 5th day after having our breakfast, we'll be exploring Labatama. To explore Labatama we will be hiking up to Sertsho Lake. the hike will be comfortable and interesting, where on our way we will be able to have lots and lots of amazing and charismatic views of different hills and nature, one of the main benefits of trekking in Bhutan. Afterwards, we will be walking on a small ridge and then downwards to lake Jagetsho, where finally you can rest for a while before returning back and retiring for the night.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Altitude : 14,107 ft.
Day 6: Labatama to Pankha
On this day we will be visiting Pankha which is at a height of 13,123 ft. For a majestic view of the Himalayan peaks, we can climb up a trail that climbs alongside the Dala Tsho up to a saddle which is at a height of 14,820 ft. During our descent, we will be having a beautiful view of peaks like Everest, Kanchenjunga, and Jumolhari, Tshering Gang, Khangbum, Masan Gang, Tshenda Gang. From saddle onwards, the path descends, crossing some Yak herder’s huts to Docha chu. We will be following the river stream but stay on the higher side of the slope till we are at Pankha. We will be camping on our 6th day at a height of 13,123 ft to stay there for the night.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Time Taken : 7
Altitude : 13,123 ft. via 14,820 ft.
Distance : 8
Day 7: Pankha to Talakha to Thimpu
We will be starting early on this day, crossing many passes on our way, each pass more beautiful and vivid than before. After passing our final pass Tala la pass at a height of 13,713 ft we will start a long descend to Talakha Monastery. We will continue our walk through the beautiful red and green apple orchids and various other mixed vegetation. On arriving at the main road of Chamgang at a height of 8,661 ft, our vehicle will be waiting for us to transfer us back to Paro. on reaching Paro we will be having our dinner and then going back to our hotels where we will be spending our last night of the trip.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Hotel
Time Taken : 6 hours
Altitude : 8,661 ft.
Distance : 8 km
Day 8: Transfer to Paro airport
After having our last meal of the trip we will be saying our goodbyes and will be on our way to Paro airport to return back to our homes.
Meals : Breakfast Only
Accommodation : Not Included
How To Reach
How to reach the Dagala Trek Base Camp (Paro):
By Air
You can take a direct flight to Paro International Airport, we will send a cab to pick you from the airport.
By Road
You can fly down to Bagdogra Airport in India and then can drive to Paro.
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