Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek - 9 Days
Six days of trekking to the Dagala Thousand Lakes region's alpine lakes and ridgelines, with panoramic Himalayan views and a closing hike to Taktsang Monastery.
Overview
This moderate-to-challenging trekking expedition explores the Dagala Thousand Lakes region, with six trekking days out of nine. Hiking to exquisite mountain lakes, through alpine meadows and over ridges, delivers panoramic Himalayan views including Everest, Kanchenjunga, and Chomolhari. The itinerary combines trekking with time in Paro and Thimphu and culminates with a pilgrimage hike to Taktsang Monastery.
- Alpine lakes: Relitsho, Hentsho, and Jametsho
- The Dala Tsho trail
- Tale La mountain pass crossing
- Taktsang Monastery pilgrimage hike
Daily Itinerary
Arrive in Paro and drive to Thimphu.
Trek Route Map
Day 2
Geynekha (Thimphu)
Trailhead near Thimphu; trek begins toward Gur.
Day 2
Gur
First camp on the climb into the Dagala range.
Day 3–4
Labatama
Alpine lakes region — Relitsho, Hentsho, and Jametsho — with a rest day.
Day 5
Tale La Pass
The trek's highest point.
Day 6
Tsheregang
Descend from the pass toward the trailhead.
Day 7
Chamgang (Thimphu)
Trek ends near Thimphu.
Included
- Sustainable Development Fee
- 3-star hotel accommodations (twin/double sharing)
- E-visa processing
- Private tour with dedicated guide and driver
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening tea)
- Airport and internal transportation
- Sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Bottled water throughout
- Guide, cook, and helper services
- Ponies/yaks for supply transport
- Trekking permits, tents, and camping equipment
Excluded
- International or domestic flights
- Travel/medical insurance
- Guide and driver domestic airfare costs
- Services not listed in inclusions
- Expenses from strikes, weather, or unforeseen events
- Beverages and personal expenses
- Gratuities for staff