This trek is the best combination of Chomolhari and the Laya Gasa trek. It begins from Paro in the west and follows the old trade route to Tibet and then turns northward through the secluded valleys of Lingshi & Chebisa and the beautiful valley of Laya. After Laya, the trek turns southward to Gasa, where the natural hot spring is a great treat, and finally the trek ends in Punakha after passing through semi-tropical forests. The highlight of this trek is the camping at the base of beautiful peaks such as Chomolhari, Tsherim Gang, Jichu Drake, Great Tiger Mountain (Gang Chen Ta) and several other peaks. It takes you through the isolated, unique & traditionally rich villages of Chebisa and Laya, passing through several nomadic campsites. Wild life such as Takin and Blue Sheep can be seen and even snow leopards can sometimes be spotted on this trek. It is truly a rewarding trek! If one is physically fit to overcome three days, he can easily do this trek as he builds up and acclimatizes after the 3rd or 4th day.

This itinerary includes a couple of days of sightseeing in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha:

Day 01: Bangkok – Paro and sightseeing in Paro if time permits.
Day 02: Taktshang hike (4 - 5 hours) to warm up for the next day trek.
Day 03: Trek start to Shana, 2850 mts.
Day 04: Thangthangka, 3610 mts.
Day 05: Jangothang, 4080 mts.
Day 06: Halt and excursion to the surrounding areas.
Day 07: Lingtshi, 4010 mts.
Day 08: Chebisa, 3880 mts.
Day 09: Shomuthang, 4220 mts.
Day 10: Robluthang, 4160 mts.
Day 11: Limithang, 4140 mts.
Day 12: Laya, 3840 mts
Day 13: Halt, day excursion to the surrounding village.
Day 14: Koina, 3050 mts.
Day 15: Gasa, 2360 mts.
Day 16: Trek ends, drive to Punakha.
Day 17: Sightseeing in Punakha and drive to Thimphu.
Day 18: Thimphu sightseeing and evening drive to Paro for early departure to next destination.

September and October are the best times to do Laya Gasa trek, November is cold but views are spectacular with clear skies.