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Dagala Trek Route
Day 1: Arrival in Paro – Transfer to Thimphu
- Pick-up at Paro International Airport.
- Drive to Thimphu (1 hr).
- Visit Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, and local market.
- Trek briefing and preparation.
- Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 2: Trek Begins – Gynekha to Gur
- Drive to Gynekha village (2,800m).
- Trek distance: ~7 km / 5 hrs.
- Trail climbs through terraced fields, oak & rhododendron forests.
- Camp at Gur (3,290m) in yak herder meadows.
- Overnight in camp.
Day 3: Gur – Labatama
- Trek distance: ~12 km / 6 hrs.
- Trail crosses several ridges (up to 4,200m) with panoramic Himalayan views.
- Descend to the alpine lakes at Labatama (4,300m).
- Overnight in camp beside lakes.
Day 4: Rest & Exploration at Labatama
- Explore the “Thousand Lakes” region – Reli Tsho, Hen Tsho, Jama Tsho.
- Optional short hikes to surrounding peaks for views of Kanchenjunga & Mt. Everest (weather permitting).
- Overnight in camp at Labatama.
Day 5: Labatama – Panka
- Trek distance: ~8 km / 6 hrs.
- Cross several high passes (up to 4,500m).
- Enjoy stunning views of Himalayan peaks: Everest, Kanchenjunga, Masagang, Tsenda Gang, Jichu Drake, and Gangkar Puensum.
- Camp at Panka (4,000m).
- Overnight in camp.
Day 6: Panka – Talakha – Chamgang – Thimphu (Trek Ends)
- Trek distance: ~8 km / 6 hrs.
- Cross last mountain passes with excellent views.
- Visit Talakha Monastery.
- Descend to Chamgang village, meet transport.
- Drive to Thimphu.
- Evening free in city.
- Overnight in Thimphu hotel.
Day 7: Departure
- Transfer to Paro Airport for flight home.
⛰️ Highlights of Dagala Trek:
- High-altitude lakes: Reli Tsho, Hen Tsho, Jama Tsho, Setsho, etc.
- Stunning Himalayan panoramas including Mt. Everest & Kanchenjunga (on clear days).
- Yak herder camps & untouched alpine valleys.
- Wildflowers (in spring), golden meadows (in autumn).
- Less crowded than Druk Path.