Dagala “Thousand Lakes” Trek
6-day trek to beautiful lakes and yak herder camps with fantastic views of the Himalayan mountain range!
This six day trek takes you into an area adorned with a multitude of pristine, crystal clear lakes. As you walk amidst the shimmering lakes you’ll be treated to stunning views of the entire Himalayan mountain range and some of the world’s highest peaks including Mt. Everest, Jomolhari, Masang Gang, Jichu Drake, Gangche Ta and many more.
During the trek an entire day will be dedicated to visiting some of the more picturesque lakes and resting. The trail also takes you through several Bhutanese villages, and yak herder camps in the right season, so you can get a good idea of traditional Bhutanese village life.
Best months: April, May, June, September, October, first half of Nov (depends on snow)
Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous
Trekking days: 6 / 5 nights in camps
Start: Thimphu
End: Thimphu or Dagana
DAY 1: Thimphu, Genekha – Gur (3,290m)
Distance 7 km, time 3 hours, ascent 550 m, descent 210m, camp altitude 3,290m
DAY 2: Gur to Labatama (4,300m)
Distance 12 km, time 5 hours, ascent 1,220m, descent 110m, camp altitude 4,300m
DAY 3: Labatama
Rest and hike in the area
DAY 4: Labatama to Pangkha (4,000m)
Distance 8 km, time 6-7 hours, ascent 260 m, descent 520m, camp Altitude 4,000m
DAY 5 Pangkha to to Pangsebhu (3,830m)
Distance, time 4-5 hours, camp Altitude 3,830m,
DAY 6: Pangsebhu to Chamgang
Time 3-4 hours
DAY 1: Thimphu, Genekha – Gur (3,290m)
Distance 7 km, time 3 hours, ascent 550 m, descent 210m, camp altitude 3,290m
DAY 2: Gur to Labatama (4,300m)
Distance 12 km, time 5 hours, ascent 1,220m, descent 110m, camp altitude 4,300m
DAY 3: Labatama to Tsibsaba (4,070m)
Distance 11-12 km, time 5 hours, camp altitude 4070m
DAY 4: Tsibsaba to Wangrapang (4,000m)
Distance 11-12 km, time 5 hours, camp altitude 4,000m
DAY 5: Wangrapang to Kunga (2,100m)
Distance 12 km, time 6 hours, camp altitude 2100m
DAY 6: Kunga to Dagana
Distance 12 km, time 5 hours