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Dagala “Thousand Lakes” Trek – 6 days

Dagala “Thousand Lakes” Trek

6-day trek to beautiful lakes and yak herder camps with fantastic views of the Himalayan mountain range!  

This six day trek takes you into an area adorned with a multitude of pristine, crystal clear lakes. As you walk amidst the shimmering lakes you’ll be treated to stunning views of the entire Himalayan mountain range and some of the world’s highest peaks including Mt. Everest, Jomolhari, Masang Gang, Jichu Drake, Gangche Ta and many more.

During the trek an entire day will be dedicated to visiting some of the more picturesque lakes and resting. The trail also takes you through several Bhutanese villages, and yak herder camps in the right season, so you can get a good idea of traditional Bhutanese village life.

Best months: April, May, June, September, October, first half of Nov (depends on snow)
Difficulty
: Moderate to strenuous
Trekking days: 6 / 5 nights in camps
Start: Thimphu
End: Thimphu or Dagana

DAY 1: Thimphu, Genekha – Gur (3,290m)
Distance 7 km, time 3 hours, ascent 550 m, descent 210m, camp altitude 3,290m

DAY 2: Gur to Labatama (4,300m)
Distance 12 km, time 5 hours, ascent 1,220m, descent 110m, camp altitude 4,300m

DAY 3: Labatama
Rest and hike in the area

DAY 4: Labatama to Pangkha (4,000m)
Distance 8 km, time 6-7 hours, ascent 260 m, descent 520m, camp Altitude 4,000m

DAY 5 Pangkha to to Pangsebhu (3,830m)
Distance, time 4-5 hours, camp Altitude 3,830m,

DAY 6: Pangsebhu to Chamgang
Time 3-4 hours

DAY 1: Thimphu, Genekha – Gur (3,290m)
Distance 7 km, time 3 hours, ascent 550 m, descent 210m, camp altitude 3,290m

DAY 2: Gur to Labatama (4,300m)
Distance 12 km, time 5 hours, ascent 1,220m, descent 110m, camp altitude 4,300m

DAY 3: Labatama to Tsibsaba (4,070m)
Distance 11-12 km, time 5 hours, camp altitude 4070m

DAY 4: Tsibsaba to Wangrapang (4,000m)
Distance 11-12 km, time 5 hours, camp altitude 4,000m

DAY 5: Wangrapang to Kunga (2,100m)
Distance 12 km, time 6 hours, camp altitude 2100m

DAY 6: Kunga to Dagana
Distance 12 km, time 5 hours


For the detailed itinerary and questions please contact us  

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