The 5 days Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek Itinerary in Bhutan is an easy and most trekking days are short with some long steep climbs. It starts from Khoma, near Thimphu and ends in Chamgang, Thimphu. The trail leads to a large number of lovely and shimmering high altitude lakes. As you trek through the crystal clear lakes and pristine forests, you will be treated with the panoramic views of the Himalayas. On a clear day, you can see Mt. Everest, Jomolhari, Kanchenjunga, Masagang, Jichu Drake and more. You will also visit some Bhutanese villages on the way and understand the typical Bhutanese way of life. The highest elevation on the trek is 4300 m.
Facts
- Trek duration: 5 Days.
- Starts point: Khoma.
- End point: Chamgang.
- Difficulty level: Moderate.
- Best time for trek: March – May & Sep. – November.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 01. Arrive Paro and sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
- Day 02. Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery | 7 Km | Hike: 4 hours.
- Day 03. Paro – Genekha – Gur (Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek Itinerary) | Alt. 3290 m | 7 Km | Hike: 4 hours.
- Day 04. Gur – Labatamba (Dagala Trek Itinerary)| Altitude: 4300 m | 12 Km | Hike: 5 hours.
- Day 05. Labatamba – Panka (Dagala Trek Itinerary) | Altitude: 4000 m | 8 Km | Hike: 6 – 7 hours.
- Day 06. Panka – Talakha (Dagala Trek Itinerary)| Altitude: 3080 m | 8 Km | Hike: 6 – 7 hours.
- Day 07. Talakha – Chamgang (End of Dagala trek Bhutan) – Thimphu | Alt. 2334 m | 6 Km | Hike: 3 hours.
- Day 08. Sightseeing in Thimphu | Altitude: 2334 m.
- Day 09. Thimphu – Punakha – Thimphu | 76 Km | Drive: 2 hours.
- Day 10. Thimphu – Paro (Departure) | 56 Km | Drive: 1 hour.