This trek starts from Punakha and offers a great variety of trekking conditions, from picturesque farmland and sub-tropical forests to alpine pastureland and high passes. This trek gets you to the hot spring of Gasa and to Laya, a high spectacular village, whose people are friendly and dress differently. This trek can be combined with Chomolhari route, making it a full circuit from West through North to central Bhutan.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Trek from Punakha – Goen Damji
Day 02: Trek to Gasa
Day 03: Trek to Chamsa
Day 04: Trek to Laya village
Day 05: Day at Laya village
Day 06: Retrace steps to Koena
Day 07: Retrace to Gasa Hot Spring
Day 08: Retrace to Goen Damji
Day 09: Retrace to Tashithang and drive to Punakha