Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek
A quiet, lesser-known trek through yak pastures to a high plateau scattered with glacial lakes, just south of Thimphu.
Few trekkers know Dagala, which is exactly its charm. Short driving distances from Thimphu lead to a high country of yak herders, wildflowers and dozens of glacial lakes.
On the clearest days, the passes reveal a sweeping line of Himalayan giants along the horizon.
Highlights
- Camping among the Dagala lakes
- Yak herders and summer pastures
- Wide Himalayan panoramas from the passes
- Talakha monastery at trek's end
Day by day
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Day 1
Arrive in Paro · drive to Thimphu
Meet your guide and crew, then drive to the capital.
Tashichho Dzong · Photo: Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 2
Thimphu
Acclimatise with a hike to Cheri monastery, north of the city.
Cheri Monastery · Photo: Stephen Shephard, CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Day 3
Trek: Genekha to Gur
Drive to Genekha and walk through forest to camp at Gur, at about 3,300 m.
Dagala · Photo: Zoepa, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 4
Trek: Gur to Labatamba
Cross open ridges to camp among the lakes of Labatamba.
Dagala · Photo: Zoepa, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 5
Among the lakes
A day to explore the lakes on foot, fish, or simply enjoy the views.
Dagala · Photo: Zoepa, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 6
Trek: Labatamba to Panka
Cross the high pass and descend to camp at Panka.
Dagala · Photo: Zoepa, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 7
Trek: Panka to Talakha · Thimphu
Descend through forest to Talakha monastery and the road head, then drive to Thimphu.
Dagala · Photo: Zoepa, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 8
Thimphu to Paro
A relaxed drive, with an afternoon hot stone bath.
Thimphu · Photo: Abhijit Kar Gupta from Kolkata, India, CC BY 2.0 -
Day 9
Depart
Transfer to Paro airport for your onward flight.
Paro International Airport · Photo: Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
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