What level of fitness is required? What is recommended training. Will we need mountaineering training for this?

If you are hikers and physically fit, no mountaineering training is required. Do you have prior experience of hiking at some high altitude? It will definitely help if you do. If you don't, no problem as long as you are physically fit. You will have some time to adapt to the high altitude before starting the trek. However, I recommend you train and maybe seek advice from your physician.

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Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek in Bhutan

10 days

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Start and end in Paro

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Operator: Bhutan Acorn Tours & Travel
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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 2 - 8
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Paro
Start point
Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Dungtse Lhakhang (14th-century temple)
- Visit National Museum of Bhutan
- Visit Paro Dzong (17th-century)
Landmarks
Dungtse Lhakhang
National Museum of Bhutan
Paro Dzong
Day 2
Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang monastery (Tiger's Nest)
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (7th-century temple)
Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
Kyichu Lhakhang
Day 3
Paro to Thimphu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bhutan Postal Museum
- Visit Royal Textile Museum
- Visit National Institute of Zorig Chusum
- Visit Buddha Dordhenma Statue
- Explore Thimphu city
Optional Activities
- Get custom photo stamps printed at Postal Museum
Landmarks
Bhutan Postal Museum
Royal Textile Museum
National Institute of Zorig Chusum
Buddha Dordhenma Statue
Day 4
Thimphu to Genekha Village to Gur
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit community temple at Genekha village
- Explore Genekha village
- Trek from Genekha village to Gur
Landmarks
Genekha Village
Day 5
Gur to Labatama
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gur to Labatama via high ridges and mountain passes
Landmarks
Uthso Tsho
Day 6
Labatama
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Reli Tsho lake
- Excursion to Hen Tsho lake
- Excursion to Jama Tsho lake
- Trout fishing (permit required, USD7 for one-day permit per person)
Landmarks
Reli Tsho
Hen Tsho
Jama Tsho
Day 7
Labatama to Panka
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Labatama to Panka via saddle at 4,520m
Optional Activities
- Climb peak near saddle (altitude 4,720m) for enhanced mountain views
Landmarks
Dala Tsho
Doccha Chhu
Day 8
Panka to Talakha Monastery
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Panka to Talakha Monastery via Tale La pass
- Camp at Talakha Gompa monastery
Landmarks
Talakha Gompa
Tale La
Day 9
Talakha Monastery to Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Authentic home-cooked local cuisine at traditional farmhouse)
Included Activities
- Visit Tamchog Lhakhang temple
- Cross iron chain bridge over Pachu river
- Explore Paro town
- Visit traditional farmhouse
- Authentic home-cooked dinner at farmhouse
Optional Activities
- Traditional hot stone bath (approximately USD15 per person)
- Taste locally brewed liquor known as Ara
Landmarks
Tamchog Lhakhang
Day 10
Paro
End point
Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Dungtse Lhakhang
National Museum of Bhutan
Paro Dzong

Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
Kyichu Lhakhang

Landmarks
Bhutan Postal Museum
Royal Textile Museum
National Institute of Zorig Chusum
Buddha Dordhenma Statue

Landmarks
Genekha Village

Landmarks
Uthso Tsho

Landmarks
Reli Tsho
Hen Tsho
Jama Tsho

Landmarks
Dala Tsho
Doccha Chhu

Landmarks
Talakha Gompa
Tale La

Landmarks
Tamchog Lhakhang

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Ryan
April 14th, 2026
5.0
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
Karen
April 10th, 2026
5.0
Coming to Bhutan has been a lifetime dream, and I have had the most amazing tour, I can honestly say it has been the...
Coming to Bhutan has been a lifetime dream, and I have had the most amazing tour, I can honestly say it has been the trip of a lifetime and worth every penny!. I have been travelling around the world for years but have always travelled independently so I was a little concerned about how I'd get on with a tour but I needn't have been. I booked a solo tour as I felt this would give me the most flexibility and it did. From the very start of choosing the tour, that was quite tricky as so many to choose from, Karma, who helped me organise my itinerary, answered all my questions, I had many! Gave me advice, organised my visa, booked my flights and was an absolute professional in every aspect, nothing was too much trouble, and he.made sure I had the very best tour suited to me needs. Pema, my brilliant, knowledgeable, funny and patient and flexible guide,made the trip, he was kind and understanding and made sure I got to see and do everything I wanted to. Mr Gausen, must be one of the best drivers in Bhutan, he managed the often tricky, winding mountain roads with ease and I never felt nervous or concerned. So, a huge shout-out to Karma, Pema and Mr Gausen for making my 9 day trip to beautiful Bhutan, the most stunning country, a dream come true. Thank you.Show more
Paul
March 24th, 2026
5.0
I give very high praise to Tashi. He is an excellent guide with great knowledge and interesting stories. He explained...
I give very high praise to Tashi. He is an excellent guide with great knowledge and interesting stories. He explained many things and gave me an insight in the Bhutan culture. With his great sense of humour and story telling ability he made the tour extremely interesting. He and the driver, Jigme made me feel very welcome. At no stage did I feel uneasy with Jigme’s driving. All accommodation on the tour was of a high standard.Show more

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What level of fitness is required? What is recommended training. Will we need mountaineering training for this?
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- Bhutan Acorn Tours & TravelOperator•Written January 2024
  If you are hikers and physically fit, no mountaineering training is required. Do you have prior experience of hiking at some high altitude? It will definitely help if you do. If you don't, no problem as long as you are physically fit. You will have some time to adapt to the high altitude before starting the trek. However, I recommend you train and maybe seek advice from your physician.

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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek in Bhutan

Itinerary

Paro

Included Activities

Paro

Included Activities

Paro to Thimphu

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Thimphu to Genekha Village to Gur

Included Activities

Gur to Labatama

Included Activities

Labatama

Optional Activities

Labatama to Panka

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Panka to Talakha Monastery

Included Activities

Talakha Monastery to Paro

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Paro

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