Dagala, Thousand Lakes Trek
Tags:
Sightseeing; Trekking; Thimphu Valley; Jou Dake Gang; Jhomolhari; Jichu; Japhuna; Himalayan Ranges; Lakes;
Many lakes, alpine flowers and species of pheasants makes this trek to plateau a wonderful experience. Dagala mountain range divides two prominent valleys of Thimphu and Wangdi. The altitude of the plateau is around 4,000 meters. It has many lakes of different sizes and in most lakes one can find ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Bhutan; Paro, Bhutan; Thimphu, Bhutan
- Trip Length:
- 11 days
- Price Range:
- From $2000 to $3000 (Prices for 1 person US$240/night halt. 2 persons US$230/person per night halt. 3 persons and above US$200/person per night halt.) per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- May, June, July, September, October
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Children (2 - 5)
Children (6 - 8)
Children (9 - 11)
Children (12 - 14)
Children (15 - 17)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (25 - 29)
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Detailed Trip Description
Many lakes, alpine flowers and species of pheasants makes this trek to plateau a wonderful experience. Dagala mountain range divides two prominent valleys of Thimphu and Wangdi. The altitude of the plateau is around 4,000 meters. It has many lakes of different sizes and in most lakes one can find trout fish. Alpine flowers, rhododendrons, different species of pheasants, musk deer are found in abundance. The plateau is also a grazing ground for yaks in the summer.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Paro
Arrival at Paro.
Arrival at Paro Airport and transfer to hotel.
Museums
Afternoon visit National Museum and Paro Dzong.
Hotel
Overnight in hotel.
Day 2 - Thimphu
Paro - Thimphu.
Private Car Service
After breakfast, drive to Thimphu. Lunch at hotel.
Sightseeing
After lunch visit Memorial Chorten, Nunnery, Handicraft Emporium and evening at leisure.
Hotel
Overnight in hotel.
Day 3 - Thimphu
Thimphu - Genekha.
Hiking
Drive till Genekha Village, which is 40kms from Thimphu where you will start your trek.
Camping
Overnight in Camp at Genekha beside the river bank.
Day 4 - Bhutan
Gemekha - Labatama.
Hiking
Today's trek is all the way up until you reach the highest point for the day, Pagalaptsa (altitude 4,170m). From here you can see the Himalayan ranges. From the pass, you hike down for two hours beside the Yak herder's camp, to your camp.
Camping
Overnight in the camp.
Day 5 - Bhutan
Labatama - Halt.
Sightseeing
A days halt at this place will give a chance to visit many lakes around the place. Setso is the closest lake which takes only fifteen minutes of walking. The rest of the lakes are further away which can be easily covered in a day's excursion. A day's excursion will discover many lakes on top of this mountain. Once you get to the top, you can experience the spectacular view of the surrounding mountains during clear weather.
Day 6 - Bhutan
Labatama - Jadula.
Mountain Climbing
Today you have a gradual climb of 2-3 hours to reach the Jomigue pass alt. 4,460m. From the pass some of the mountain of northern Bhutan can also be viewed. Then descend for about two hours to Jadula.
Camping
Overnight in camp.
Day 7 - Bhutan
Jadula - Japhuna.
Hiking
The trail from Japhuna takes 1-2 hours through Rhododendrons up to the valley and another 1-2 hours to the lunch place. After another hour, you will reach the camp site Japhuna, (which means "Rock Cave"), at an altitude of 3,800m.
Camping
Overnight in camp.
Day 8 - Bhutan
Japhuna - Talekha.
Hiking
From Japhuna, continue the gradual climb until you cross Jeleze La Pass at an altitude of 4,000m. On a clear day you can get the a good view of Jou Dake Gang, Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake, Gangchen Tak, Masangang. After 2-3 hours, you gradually descend through the thick forest of blue pine and evergreen oak trees. Then you will reach the Talekha monastery at the altitude of 2925m.
Camping
Overnight in camp.
Day 9 - Thimphu
Telakha - Thimphu.
Hiking
From Talekha, hike all the way down through the blue pine and evergreen oak trees to Semtokha Dzong, where the vehicle awaits your arrival.
Private Car Service
Drive to Thimphu.
Hotel
Overnight in hotel.
Day 10 - Paro
Thimphu - Paro.
Sightseeing
Morning sightseeing of the Thimphu valley including the National Library, Memorial Chorten, Painting school and a few handicraft shops.
Private Car Service
After lunch, transfer to Paro.
Relaxation
Evening at Leisure.
Hotel
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 11 - Paro
Departure.
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