Dagala Thousand Lake Trekking

Dagala Thousand Lake Trekking

  • Duration: 13 Days
  • Group Size : 2+
  • Grade: Moderate
  • April, September - October
  • Min Age : 10+
  • Pickup: Airport
Description

Bhutan Dagala Thousand Lake trekking is one of the most popular trekking in Bhutan. Numerous high-altitude lakes are visited during this short trek which is nearby Thimpu. Thousand Lakes Trekking trail leads through yak pasture fields and terraces to a pass at 4,240 meters with a magnificent view of the whole Dagala range. An interesting activity such as fishing can be done during Bhutan Dagala Thousand Lake trekking. We can see varieties of flowers, birds, and wild animals during trekking. The best season to do trekking is during Spring and Autumn for Bhutan Dagala thousand lake trekking.

The trekking starts at Paro and then we go hiking to Tiger’s Nest monastery. It takes us to the central part of Bhutan. 

Pokalde Adventure Tours & Travel organizes exclusive Bhutan Tour, Tibet Tour, and Nepal Tour. We organize a Bhutan tour with a cultural heritage tour in Nepal. 

Highlights of the Trip

Season:  April, September - October 
Duration:  13 Days
Start: Kathmandu
End:  Kathmandu
Difficulty rating:  Moderate
Maximum elevation:  4520m

Departure Time
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Price Includes
All accommodations included within Nepal and Bhutan
Full broad meals included in Bhutan
Private transports
Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu
Professional Tour Guides of any language
Airport Pick up and Drop
Round trip airfare to Kathmandu-Bhutan-Kathmandu
Travel Permits
Bhutan visa fees
Major monuments entrance fee in Bhutan 
Bhutan government royalties and fees
City monument entrance fees in Kathmandu
Price Excludes
Personal travel insurance
All personal items
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
Tips for Guides and drivers
Mountain and road rescue
Nepal visa cost
 Any kind of table drinks, telephone bills, laundry, postage, etc.
Itinerary

One of the representatives of Pokalde adventure will receive you upon your arrival at the airport and will transfer you to the planned hotel. You will then be warmly welcomed with an excellent dinner that offers you authentic Nepalese cuisine rich in taste and culture.

After breakfast, the tour can be begun with sightseeing world heritage sites within Kathmandu. Kathmandu is known for its rich art, culture, and architecture. The Malla dynasty ruled over the country from the 12th to 18th century. While Pashupatinath is known to be a religious Hindu temple and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in South Asia which is built on the ancient trade route to Tibet.

We fly from Kathmandu airport to Paro airport in Bhutan. We will witness the holy peaks of Jumolhari and Jichu Drake in splendid view. We will be welcomed at Paro and transferred to the hotel by a Pokalde Adventure tour & travel representative. Normally, we reach Paro for Lunch where we will experience Bhutanese culture and food. After lunch, we visit the Ta Dzong - National Museum, which contains a gallery that embraces a variety of ancient canvases, armors “arena of Buddha”. After touring the museum, we visit the Drugyal Dzong Ruins (Bhutan Victory Fort), which was built in 1646 to commemorate Bhutan's victory over Tibetan invaders during the 1600s. In the evening you can stroll around town and experience the lifestyle of people and have dinner and sleep overnight in Paro.

The popular Destination to hike in Bhutan is Tiger’s Nest Monastery located at 10,400 feet which is magnificent and the guru is perched at the edge of a sharp cliff about 3,000 feet above the Paro Valley. Guru Rimpoche winged on a tigress to meditate here. We will have lunch in the cafeteria which is situated around the middle of the peak. After Exploring the tiger's nest one can mediate within the leftover time and lastly back to the hotel and Overnight at Paro.

After breakfast, we drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The Highway is trailed by the association of two wonderful Paro and Thimphu rivers at Chuzoum. While driving to Thimpu, we can visit the Tachogang Lhakhang built in the fifteenth century and then transfer to the hotel. After lunch tour to Thimpu Memorial Chorten, nunnery temple, National Institute of Traditional Medicine and School of Arts and Crafts, Textile Museum, Handicraft Emporium, royal Tashichhodzong and largest Buddha statue on a slope watching Thimphu which is the greatest Buddha Shakyamuni. In the evening, stroll around Thimphu

We drive for 45 minutes to reach the trek start points from Thimpu. Following beautiful terraces and pasture lands, we hike for four hours following mule footsteps to Genekha (2950m). Today, we will camp in a blue pine forest at an elevation of 2800m. Stay overnight in camp.

Geynizampa trek is loaded with natural beauty. We will experience alpine flora and fauna. Gradually, we hike for another 2 hours and take a few minutes of rest. During rest time, one can capture a picturesque view of the valley. Then again we go for 2 more hours hike to reach Camp Gur where we will camp. During spring and autumn, different flowers can see.

The trek begins through the edges where one relishes the wonder of wild mountains. We trek through verdures and wild asparagus following meadows of yak herds which makes the environment romantic. The first pass showcase the entire Dagala range with a spectacular view of beautiful meadows and yak herders' camp. We will have lunch around yak herder's camp. After lunch, hike through hills and pasture fields to complete today’s trek. Stay in a camp near Yutsho lake.

After camping at Yutsho, trek to Setsho Lake which is a quiet journey, and in this manner stroll over a point and afterward down to Jagetsho Lake, even one can attempt to climb the Jomo (5,050m) and have lunch at a top from extraordinary view with remarkable recollections and back to camping area by evening. These stunning lakes are also a great place to get in some excellent trout fishing, as all of the lakes are stocked with rainbow trout, which can be fished with a local permit that we can acquire for you.

We have explored pretty much area of Labatama with a great experience of fishing, and now time to get back on the trail, and the day begins with a climb along the western side of Dala Tsho, up to the saddle of the ridge. From this high-altitude ridge, if you are lucky enough you get to see Mount Everest and many other peaks. From that point, the trail descends down to the Doccha Chhu Valley, crossing meadows and yak herders’ camp. After a short hike, we will reach Pankha village where we will have a night halt.

While the day’s hiking will cross several passes between the mountains, there are none that are really hard today, and none require a steep climb. The area between Punakha and Talekha is well known as a popular place for some of the mountain birds that reside in northwest Bhutan, and in the summer months, the fields are strewn with blue poppies. After crossing the final pass, you will start to descend to the valley and then you reach Gompa at Talekha. Your campsite is right next to the monastery, and you will wake up to the Buddhist chants of the monks at prayer in the morning.

Today, we are completing the trek when we reach Thimpu, the stunning view of Thimpu city can be viewed from Talekha. Around Talekha, you can visit the apple garden and then drive to Thimpu for Lunch. Afternoon, we drive to Paro city and transfer to the hotel.

After breakfast, we drive to the airport for an international flight. You fly to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel and take a rest.

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