Tour overview

The 5 days Dagala trek in Bhutan starts near Thimphu to a large number of scenic high altitude glacial lakes. It is easy and most trekking days are short but there are some long steep climbs. It starts from Khoma (near Thimphu) and ends at Chamgang, Thimphu. On a clear day in winter and spring, you can see Mt. Kanchenjunga in India. The highest altitude on Dagala trek is 4300 m and the difficulty level is moderate. Total distance covered is 41 km.

The best time for Dagala trek in Bhutan: March – May & mid September – mid December.

Dagala Trek Cost

The costs given below are inclusive of sustainable development fee (SDF) of US $ 100 per person per night and Bhutan visa fee US $ 40 per person.

Entrance fees for monuments and festivals visits to be paid separately.

The Dagala trek costs / prices for different group sizes are below:

2 people: US $ 3490 per person.

3 – 10 people: US $ 3240 per person.

11 – 15 people: US $ 2780 per person. 50 % discount for 1 person.

Nature of trip: Private & guided Bhutan trip.

Included

  • Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
  • Bhutan Visa Fee
  • Accommodation: (twin / double sharing basis). Single room supplement is extra
  • All Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
  • Certified English Speaking Local Guide
  • All transportation within the country including airport transfers.
  • Bottled Water

Not Included

  • Air Fare
  • Insurance Premiums
  • Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
  • Personal Expenses (Beverages/laundries/Tips)
  • Entrance fees for museums / monuments & festival visit.
  • Cost for any services not mentioned in the “Cost Include head”.

Highlights of the trip

Scenic mountains and high altitude lakes.
Meet local people.
Ancient monasteries and temples.
Pristine villages and visit to farmhouse.
Majestic dzongs (Forts).

Sketch Itinerary

Day 01. Arrive Paro and sightseeing | Altitude: 2280 meters.
Day 02. Paro – Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery | 7 km | Hike: 4 hours.
Day 03. Paro – Geynekha – Gur (start – Dagala trek in Bhutan) | 47 km | Drive: 2 Hours | Hike: 4 hours | Altitude: 3290 m.
Day 04. Gur – Labatamba | 12 Km | Hike: 5 hours | Altitude: 4300 m.
Day 05. Labatamba – Panka | 8 km | Hike: 6-7 hours | Altitude: 4000 m.
Day 06. Panka – Talakha | 8 km | Hike: 6-7 hours | Altitude: 3080 m.
Day 07. Talakha – Chamgang – Thimphu (End of Dagala trek Bhutan) | 6 Km | Hike: 3 hours | Altitude: 2334 m.
Day 08. Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude 2334 m.
Day 09. Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing – Thimphu | 76 Km | Drive: 2 1/2 hours.
Day 10. Paro – Departure | 54 km | Drive: 1 hour.