Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek - 8 days
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Overview
Duration
8 days
Start From
Paro
Ends At
Thimphu
Group:
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Activity
Trek
Best Season
Spring and Autumn
Highlight
Trek begins from Genekha village and concludes at the Chamgang village.
Visit the ancient Rinpung Dzong, the largest Buddhist monastery built in the 15th century at the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school.
Marvel at the ancient architecture of Kichu Lakhang, a Buddhist temple in Lango Gewog.
Get the most iconic pictures clicked at Tiger's Nest Monastery in Paro, a 17th-century masterpiece and the most famous monastery among tourists and Buddhist pilgrims alike.
Genekha village is perhaps best known for producing matsutake and chantarelle mushrooms.
Walk through the lush green forest of Juniper, Birch, adorned with rhododendron meadows amidst wildflowers and Himalayan Blue Poppy.
Observe the panoramic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga, one of the highest in the world, after a tiring trek to the Paga Labsta pass at 4,250m/13,943ft elevation.
Observe the majestic Dagala mountain range as you leave from Panka.
Get to camp beside the turquoise Utsho Tsho lake at an elevation of 4,300m and explore the lakes like Relitsho, Setsho, Hentsho, and Jagetsho Lakes at Labatama.
Enjoy the panoramic views of the high-standing mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Jumolhari, Mt. Jichu Drake, MT. Tshering Gang, Mt. Tsende Gang, Mt. Gangche Ta, Mt. Khangbum, and Mt. Masang Gang from the Dala Tsho lakeside sit at an altitude of 4,520m/14,829ft.
Visit the 15th century built Talakha Goempa at 3,080m/10,104ft on Chamganag from Panka.
Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek is an exclusive trek in the unspoiled Land of Dragon, Bhutan, offering many lakes and mountain vistas. This 8-day Dagala Bhutan trek not just offers tranquility amidst the natural landscape but opens up to ancient monasteries and temples, giving light to the Buddhist culture. While there aren't 1000s of lakes in the trek as the name suggests, it has come metaphorically from all the mythical stories of how the place once consisted of thousands of lakes. The high mountain lakes like Utsho Tsho, Relitsho, Setsho, Hentsho, and Jagetsho lakes at Labatama are enough to entice you.
During most of the seasons on this trek, you will get the mountains, hills, and lakes all to yourself as the trail has very few or no tourists. You reach altitudes above 4,000m/13,123ft and might have to catch your breath once a while as you take a sharp and steep descend and ascends. The entire experience of visiting the pristine nature that the Bhutanese so dearly wish to preserve is a humbling experience.
This trek throws you into the arms of nature and blesses you will sight, unlike any place you have seen. From some of the highest mountain ranges to the Dzongs built late in the 15th and 17th centuries, you get the uncut beauty of Bhutan. No other experience can compare to the feeling of being disconnected from the materialistic and commercial world, then walking through remote locations with the views of the Himalayas in the backdrop. If you love to go on unique treks and, most often unbeaten, virgin track, this is the trek for you.
Benefits
Guided tours
Camping equipment
Meals provided
Transportation
Accommodation in hotels and campsites
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Why Choose CreateHimalaya?
Established in 2015 by Passionate Travel Experts
Government-Registered Adventure Company Based in Kathmandu
Award-Winning Service with Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence
Trekking, Hiking, and Peak Climbing in Iconic Regions
Extreme Sports like Bungee Jumping, Paragliding, and Rafting
Cultural Tours, Wildlife Safaris, and Helicopter Tours Across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan
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Trekking Backpack
A durable backpack designed for trekking adventures.
Walking Stick
A sturdy walking stick to provide support during treks.
Sunglasses
UV-protected sunglasses to protect your eyes from glare.
Trekking Shoes
Waterproof and high-ankle shoes with good grip for trekking.