Gynekha - Gur

• Ascent: 550 m, Descent: 210 m, Camp altitude: 3,290 m.

  We will begin our trek from beautiful Gynekha village. After crossing the river you start climbing until you reach a huge rock platform from where you have a picturesque view of the valley below. After another two hours you reach Gur, an area of yak pastures located just below the main trail.

Gur - Labatama

• Ascent: 1,220 m Descent: 110 m Camp altitude: 4,300 m.

  Next day we will across through the high ridges from where you can truly appreciate the rugged beauty of the mountain vegetation and view of Kanjenjunga (Sikkim) As you descend the pass you will be able to see the entirety of the Dagala mountain range including meadows and yak herder camps. Once you have descended into the Labatama valley you begin climbing gradually through the valley, passing several yak herder huts before you arrive at Uthso Tsho. The campsite is right next to the lake.

• Today we will be dedicated to relaxing and recuperating at Labatama. You can have an excursion to any of three nearby lakes: Reli Tsho, Hen Tsho and Jama Tsho. Hikers are encouraged to take the opportunity to engage in some trout fishing as the location is ideal.

Labatama - Panka

• Ascent: 260 m Descent: 520 m Camp altitude: 4,000 m.

  The trail climbs along the western side of Dala Tsho. You can have a specticular view of mountain peaks like Mt. Everest (Nepal), Mt. Kanchenjunga (Sikkim), Mt. Jomolhari, Mt. Jichu Drake, Mt. Tshering Gang and Mt. Gangche Ta.

Panka - Talakha

• Ascent: 180 m Descent: 110 m Camp altitude: 3,080 m.

  Today you should keep your eyes open for different varieties of blue poppy (June-July) and mountain birds while in this area.

  After crossing the last pass, Tale La (4,180m) you start a long descent to Talakha Gompa. You will camp right beside the monastery and wake up to the early morning prayers of the monks. From here you will be treated to a great view of Bhutan’s capital Thimphu.