DAGALA TREK
Dagala, Thousand Lakes Trek
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 4000 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
abidance.
The plateau is also a grazing ground for yaks in summer.
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival at Paro
Arrival at Paro Airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit National Museum and
Paro Dzong. Overnight in hotel
Day 02 Paro - Thimphu
After breakfast drive toThimphu. Lunch at hotel. After lunch visit Memorial Chorten,
Nunnery, Handicraft Emporium and evening at leisure. Overnight in hotel.
Day 03 Thimphu - Genekha
Drive till Genekha Village, which is 40kms from Thimphu where you will start your
trek. Overnight in Camp at Genekha beside the river bank. Overnight in camp.
Day 04 Gemekha - Labatama
Today's trek is all the way up till you reach the highest point for the day, Pagalaptsa
alt.4,170m. From here you can see view of whole Himalayan ranges. From the pass
you hike down for two hour besides the Yak herder's camp, to your camp. Overnight
in the camp.
Day 05 Labatama - Halt
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 walk. The rest of the lakes
are further away which can be easily covered in a days excursion. A days excursion
will discover many lakes on the top of this mountain. Once you get on the top of the
pass you can have the spectacular view of the surrounding mountains around during
the clear weather.
Day 06 Labatama - Jadula
Today you have a gradual climb of 2-3hours 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. Overnight in camp.
Day 07 Jadula - Japhuna
The trail from Japhuna takes 1-2 hours through Rhododendrons up till the valley and
Another 1-2hours to the lunch place. After another hour you will reach to the camp
site Japhuna, which means a Rock Cave at an altitude of 3,800m. Overnight in camp.
Day 08 Japhuna - Talekha
From Japhuna continue the gradual climb till you cross Jeleze La Pass at alt 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 gradual descend through the
thick forest of blue pine and evergreen oak tree will reach you at Talekha monastery
at the altitude of 2925m. Overnight in camp.
Day 09 Telakha - Thimphu
From Talekha hike all the way down through the blue pine and evergreen oak trees
till Semtokha Dzong where the vehicle awaits your arrival and drive to Thimphu.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 10. Thimphu - Paro.
Morning sightseeing of the Thimphu valley including the National Library, Memorial
Chorten, Painting school and a few handicraft shops. After lunch transfer to Paro.
Evening at Leisure. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 11. Departure.
Season
Best season to go will be from May to July and from September to October.
Price
3 persons US$ 200/person per night halt
2 persons US$ 230/person per night halt
1 person US$ 240/person per night halt
Included in Price
* Includes All meals (mineral water included) and lodging
* All ground transportation within Bhutan which includes pack ponies and porters
during treks
* Multilingual guide
* Entrée fee into monuments and temples
Not Included in Price
* Airfare, visa fee, airport tax
* Choppers during emergency evacuation
* Expenses of personal nature like telephones, laundry and alcoholic drinks
Book this tour click here
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 4000 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
abidance.
The plateau is also a grazing ground for yaks in summer.
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival at Paro
Arrival at Paro Airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit National Museum and
Paro Dzong. Overnight in hotel
Day 02 Paro - Thimphu
After breakfast drive toThimphu. Lunch at hotel. After lunch visit Memorial Chorten,
Nunnery, Handicraft Emporium and evening at leisure. Overnight in hotel.
Day 03 Thimphu - Genekha
Drive till Genekha Village, which is 40kms from Thimphu where you will start your
trek. Overnight in Camp at Genekha beside the river bank. Overnight in camp.
Day 04 Gemekha - Labatama
Today's trek is all the way up till you reach the highest point for the day, Pagalaptsa
alt.4,170m. From here you can see view of whole Himalayan ranges. From the pass
you hike down for two hour besides the Yak herder's camp, to your camp. Overnight
in the camp.
Day 05 Labatama - Halt
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 walk. The rest of the lakes
are further away which can be easily covered in a days excursion. A days excursion
will discover many lakes on the top of this mountain. Once you get on the top of the
pass you can have the spectacular view of the surrounding mountains around during
the clear weather.
Day 06 Labatama - Jadula
Today you have a gradual climb of 2-3hours 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. Overnight in camp.
Day 07 Jadula - Japhuna
The trail from Japhuna takes 1-2 hours through Rhododendrons up till the valley and
Another 1-2hours to the lunch place. After another hour you will reach to the camp
site Japhuna, which means a Rock Cave at an altitude of 3,800m. Overnight in camp.
Day 08 Japhuna - Talekha
From Japhuna continue the gradual climb till you cross Jeleze La Pass at alt 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 gradual descend through the
thick forest of blue pine and evergreen oak tree will reach you at Talekha monastery
at the altitude of 2925m. Overnight in camp.
Day 09 Telakha - Thimphu
From Talekha hike all the way down through the blue pine and evergreen oak trees
till Semtokha Dzong where the vehicle awaits your arrival and drive to Thimphu.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 10. Thimphu - Paro.
Morning sightseeing of the Thimphu valley including the National Library, Memorial
Chorten, Painting school and a few handicraft shops. After lunch transfer to Paro.
Evening at Leisure. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 11. Departure.
Season
Best season to go will be from May to July and from September to October.
Price
3 persons US$ 200/person per night halt
2 persons US$ 230/person per night halt
1 person US$ 240/person per night halt
Included in Price
* Includes All meals (mineral water included) and lodging
* All ground transportation within Bhutan which includes pack ponies and porters
during treks
* Multilingual guide
* Entrée fee into monuments and temples
Not Included in Price
* Airfare, visa fee, airport tax
* Choppers during emergency evacuation
* Expenses of personal nature like telephones, laundry and alcoholic drinks
Book this tour click here
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