Trekking · 8 days / 7 nights
Dagala Thousand Lakes
A quiet highland trek past lake clusters and yak herders' camps.
Overview
A less-travelled trek in the hills south of Thimphu, passing clusters of lakes and herders' camps with wide views of the Himalayan range on clear days.
Highlights
- Highland lakes
- Yak herders' camps
- Himalayan views
- Few other trekkers
Day by day
- 1
Day 1: Arrive in Paro, drive to Thimphu
Airport welcome and drive to the capital.
- 2
Day 2: Thimphu
Sightseeing and trek briefing.
- 3
Day 3: Trek start
Drive to the trailhead and walk up to the first camp.
- 4
Day 4: Trek: to the lakes
Climb onto the highland plateau.
- 5
Day 5: Trek: lakes day
Explore the lake clusters around camp.
- 6
Day 6: Trek: descend
Descend through forest to the road and drive to Thimphu.
- 7
Day 7: Thimphu to Paro
Drive to Paro with time for Rinpung Dzong.
- 8
Day 8: Depart Paro
Transfer to the airport.