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Laya-Gasa Trek

Bhutan · Asia · Multi-day trek · score 63/100

At a glance

CountriesBhutan
ContinentAsia
RegionGasa (NW Bhutan)
TypeMulti-day trek
Length140 km
Typical duration13 days
Difficulty4/5 (Hard)
Max altitude5005 m
Best seasonApr-Jun; Sep-Nov
StartShana (Paro)
EndGasa
Permit / guideLicensed Bhutanese operator mandatory
Special gearnone

Score

63/100
Scenery
27/35
Fame
11/25
Uniqueness
15/20
Logistics
10/20

Extension of Jomolhari to the remote Layap village of Laya

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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