Bhutan Trek Itineraries

Trek Itineraries

Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek

Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek

📅 12 Days
🏔️ 8 Trekking Days
Jomolhari Trek

Jomolhari Trek

📅 11 Days
⛰️ Classic Trek
Druk Path Trek

Druk Path Trek

📅 7 Days
🌄 Beginner Friendly
Dagala Lakes

Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek

11 Nights / 12 Days (8 Trekking Days)

1

Arrival in Paro

🏨 Overnight: Paro
  • Arrival at Paro International Airport
  • Meet guide & transfer to hotel
  • Light sightseeing if time permits
  • Trek briefing
2

Paro – Thimphu Sightseeing

🏨 Overnight: Thimphu
  • Drive to Thimphu
  • Visit Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma
  • Equipment check & preparation
3

Thimphu – Genekha – Gur (Trek Start)

⛺ Overnight: Camp
  • Drive to Genekha village
  • Start trek (4–5 hrs)
  • Walk through forests & farmland
  • Camp at Gur village
4

Gur – Labatama

⛺ Overnight: Camp
  • Trek (6–7 hrs)
  • Steep ascent through rhododendron forests
  • Reach high yak pastures & lakes
  • Camp at Labatama (4,300 m)
5

Labatama – Halt (Lake Exploration Day)

⛺ Overnight: Camp
  • Acclimatization & exploration day
  • Visit: Utsho Lake, Relitsho Lake, Setsho Lake
  • Stunning views of Mt. Kanchenjunga (clear days)
6

Labatama – Panka

⛺ Overnight: Camp
  • Trek (6–7 hrs)
  • Cross Labatama La Pass (4,300 m)
  • Descend to Panka valley
7

Panka – Talakha

⛺ Overnight: Camp
  • Trek (4–5 hrs)
  • Gradual descent through forests
  • Camp near Talakha village
8

Talakha – Chamgang – Thimphu

🏨 Overnight: Thimphu
  • Final trek day (3–4 hrs)
  • Drive back to Thimphu
  • Hot shower & celebration dinner 🎉
9

Thimphu – Paro

🏨 Overnight: Paro
  • Free day or optional sightseeing
  • Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong & National Museum
10

Tiger's Nest Monastery Hike

🏨 Overnight: Paro
  • Hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
  • Optional traditional hot stone bath
11

Leisure Day / Buffer Day

🏨 Overnight: Paro
  • Rest, shopping, or cultural activities
  • Buffer day for weather or acclimatization
12

Departure

  • Transfer to airport
  • Farewell from Bhutan 🇧🇹

Trek Highlights

  • Over 10 pristine high-altitude lakes
  • Panoramic Himalayan views
  • Peaceful yak herder camps
  • Fewer crowds than Jomolhari
  • Ideal balance of challenge & beauty
🎯
Difficulty
Moderate
⛰️
Max Altitude
4,300 m
🌤️
Best Season
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
🏕️
Accommodation
Camping