Posted On: September 4, 2019 | By: adminadmin
The Royal Highlander Festival takes place in Laya, a remote village in Bhutan with no motorable road and the only way to reach there is by trekking for 2 days.
This festival is initiated to mark the birth celebration of HRH Gyalsey and also highlander from different part of Bhutan gather to share different ideas on farming with other entertaining events for the day.
Day 1: Arrival in Paro International Airport
- Upon arrival you will be greeted by your driver and guide from Amedewa Tours And Trek
- Drive to Thimphu and visit iron bridge on the way
- Tashichhodzong.
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Thimphu
Day 2: Drive to Punakha
- On the way, visit 108 Druk Wangyel Chortens at Dochula, popularly known as the Dochula pass
- Punakha Dzong
- Suspension bridge
- Chimi Lhakhang
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Punakha
Day 3: Drive to Gasa to Konia camp
- Drive to Gasa after early breakfast and then start our trek for the day which will be 4 hours
Overnight camp at Konia
Day 4: Konia to Laya
- We will start our trek to Laya which will be 6-7 hours through Kohi Lapcha pass at an altitude of 3300m
Overnight camp at Konia
Day 5: Royal Highlander Festival
- The Royal Highlander Festival marks the beauty of Gasa district, its pristine nature, traditions and introduces Gasa’s vision of “Good to Great Gasa”
- The festival consist of cultural dances and songs performed by the localities
Day 6: Royal Highlander Festival
- On the second day, we can visit Laya village and experience local life
- Visit holy lakes lava and get relaxed in hot spring in Lungo village
Day 7: Laya to Konia
- We will trek back to Konia camp site today ( 6-7 hours )
Overnight camp at Konia
Day 8: Konia to Gasa
- We will trek to Gasa camp site today ( 6-7 hours )
- Visit Gasa Hot spring and rejuvenate yourself whole day trekking.
- Visit Gasa dzong
Overnight camp at Gasa or halt at guest house
Day 9: Gasa to Thimphu
- Drive to Thimphu ( 6-7 hours )
- Buddha dordenma
Day 10: Gasa to Thimphu to Paro
Day 11: Paro Taktsang
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest in Paro
- Hotstone Bath
Day 12:Outbound journey
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We bid farewell today and drop you to Paro airport
Get in touch with us for more info at Amedewa Tours or mail us at travelamedewa@gmail.com
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