Just wondering when is the Laya festival in 2024 and if you would attend also this festival with one of the tours during the Jomolhari Lay Gasa trek?

If you book this tour departing on October 12, you will reach Laya for the festival on October 23-24. If there are no other guests booking on the same dates, then you have to be prepared to do this trip solo. We will of course provide a mountain guide and trekking crew.

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Bhutan Scenic Jomolhari Laya Gasa Trek

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Operator: Bhutan Acorn Tours & Travel
Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 8
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Paro
Paro
Start point
Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit National Museum of Bhutan (Ta Dzong)
- Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong
- Walk traditional wooden cantilever bridge (Bazam)
Optional Activities
- Visit Sangchoekhor Monastery (if time permits after morning/midday arrival)
Landmarks
National Museum of Bhutan (Ta Dzong)
Paro Rinpung Dzong
Sangchoekhor Monastery
Day 2
Paro
Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at cafeteria during trek), Dinner (Home-cooked local cuisine at traditional farmhouse)
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
- Visit traditional farmhouse with home-cooked local cuisine
Optional Activities
- Horse riding to Taktsang View Point Cafeteria
- Traditional hot stone bath at farmhouse
Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
Day 3
Paro to Shana Zampa
Paro to Shana Zampa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit 7th-century Kyichu Lhakhang
Optional Activities
- Visit Drukgyal Dzong (approximately 30 minutes)
Landmarks
Kyichu Lhakhang
Drukgyal Dzong
Day 4
Shana Zampa to Thang Thangka
Shana Zampa to Thang Thangka
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Mount Jomolhari
Day 5
Thang Thangka to Jangothang
Thang Thangka to Jangothang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Mount Jomolhari
Day 6
Jangothang
Jangothang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Day hikes with views of alpine lakes and snow-capped mountains
- Trek to Tosoh
- Hike around Jangothang area
Landmarks
Mount Jomolhari
Jichu Drake
Day 7
Jangothang to Lingzhi
Jangothang to Lingzhi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Nyilila Pass
Mount Jomolhari
Jichu Drake
Tsherimgang
Lingshi Dzong
Day 8
Lingzhi to Chebisa
Lingzhi to Chebisa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Detour to Lingshi Dzong (at 4,220m)
Landmarks
Lingshi Dzong
Day 9
Chebisa to Shomuthang
Chebisa to Shomuthang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Gobu La Pass
Day 10
Shomuthang to Robluthang
Shomuthang to Robluthang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Kang Bum
Jhari La
Gangchhenta
Day 11
Robluthang to Limithang
Robluthang to Limithang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Sinche La Pass
Gangchhenta
Day 12
Limithang to Laya
Limithang to Laya
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Mount Gangchhenta
Mount Masagang
Day 13
Laya to Koina
Laya to Koina
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Kohi Lapcha
Day 14
Koina to Gasa
Koina to Gasa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Relax at Gasa Tsachu hot springs (approximately 1 hour descent from Gasa village)
Landmarks
Bari La Pass
Gasa Dzong
Gasa Tsachu Hot Springs
Day 15
Gasa to Punakha
Gasa to Punakha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Soak in Gasa Tsachu hot springs
Landmarks
Gasa Tsachu Hot Springs
Day 16
Punakha to Thimphu
Punakha to Thimphu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility)
- Walk through terraced rice fields and traditional farmhouses
- Stop at Dochula Pass for mountain views
Optional Activities
- Visit Buddha Dordhenma Statue in Thimphu
- Visit Changlimithang Archery Range to watch archery matches
Landmarks
Punakha Dzong
Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility)
Dochula Pass
Buddha Dordhenma Statue
Changlimithang Archery Range
Day 17
Thimphu to Paro
Thimphu to Paro
End point
Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
National Museum of Bhutan (Ta Dzong)
Paro Rinpung Dzong
Sangchoekhor Monastery

Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)

Landmarks
Kyichu Lhakhang
Drukgyal Dzong

Landmarks
Mount Jomolhari

Landmarks
Mount Jomolhari

Landmarks
Mount Jomolhari
Jichu Drake

Landmarks
Nyilila Pass
Mount Jomolhari
Jichu Drake
Tsherimgang
Lingshi Dzong

Landmarks
Lingshi Dzong

Landmarks
Gobu La Pass

Landmarks
Kang Bum
Jhari La
Gangchhenta

Landmarks
Sinche La Pass
Gangchhenta

Landmarks
Mount Gangchhenta
Mount Masagang

Landmarks
Kohi Lapcha

Landmarks
Bari La Pass
Gasa Dzong
Gasa Tsachu Hot Springs

Landmarks
Gasa Tsachu Hot Springs

Landmarks
Punakha Dzong
Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility)
Dochula Pass
Buddha Dordhenma Statue
Changlimithang Archery Range

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What an amazing experience! I’m thankful for the opportunity to visit such a beautiful country! My guide, Wangchuk...
What an amazing experience! I’m thankful for the opportunity to visit such a beautiful country! My guide, Wangchuk and driver, Sonam met me as I exited customs in the airport. From that moment until I was dropped off at the airport everything possible was done to make it the most enjoyable experience possible. I’m thankful that my trip needed to change from 4 days to 5 due to a flight change. I promise that you will not be disappointed by this trip!Show more
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June 16th, 2026
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April 14th, 2026
One of the best tour operators I've ever worked with! From the moment I reached out, communication was incredibly...
One of the best tour operators I've ever worked with! From the moment I reached out, communication was incredibly easy and adaptive to my needs. I booked on very short notice, and Bhutan Acorn was able to help me through the process and give me multiple options that fit what I wanted (the itinerary doesn't have to be fixed - just tell them what you're interested in and they'll make it happen!). On the ground, my guide Sonam and driver Jigme were incredible, providing answers to all my questions, adjusting the trip to fit my wants each day, and being great travel companions. The trip itself covered tons of cultural locations and had beautiful hikes nearly every day, which is exactly what I wanted. I chose to take things relatively slow so that I could soak up each location and not feel like we were running from place to place, which I think is the best way to do Bhutan if you have the time. Additionally, since almost everything is included (besides admission fees and tips), I rarely had to think about money throughout the trip, which allowed me to focus on my experience and the beauty of where I was. Overall, absolutely incredible trip, and couldn't recommend booking with Bhutan Acorn enough! If I'm lucky enough to make it back, absolutely will use them againShow more

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Just wondering when is the Laya festival in 2024 and if you would attend also this festival with one of the tours during the Jomolhari Lay Gasa trek?
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- Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperator•Written October 2023
  If you book this tour departing on October 12, you will reach Laya for the festival on October 23-24. If there are no other guests booking on the same dates, then you have to be prepared to do this trip solo. We will of course provide a mountain guide and trekking crew.

From

US $4,075 per person

+ $1,600 Sustainable Development Fee for 16 nights

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

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