“Nomadic Women – Laya”
3,820 meter’s / 12,606 ft

It is amazing how a small pocket of ethnic groups survived for so long in the northern part of the country. Anyone on the Snow Leopard trek or the grand Snowman Trek will converge through Laya. To experience the maximum cultural richness, time your trip during their Owlay festival. This festival only takes place once in three years.

“Trekking Group – Laya Gasa”
4,350 meter’s / 14,355 ft

Laya-Gasa Trek is one of the most exotic trek in Bhutan. The trek runs along the Tibetan border and offers amazing views of some of the most pristine and untouched landscapes in Bhutan. The trek begins at Drukgyel in Paro and takes you through serene alpine meadows and high mountain passes with magnificent views of Mount Jomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tsherimgang.

“Himalayan Blue Sheep – Laya Gasa”
4,785 meter’s / 15,695 ft

The Bharal or Himalayan Blue Sheep or naur (Pseudois nayaur) is a caprid found in the high belt of Himalayan. Its native names include Bharal, Barhal, Bharar and Bharut in Hindi, na or sna in Ladakh, Nabo in Spitian, Naur in Nepali and Na or Gnao in Bhutan.

“Thimphu Tsechu”

The country biggest festival – Thimphu Tesshu. This festival is held in the capital city for three days. The Tshechu is witnessed by thousands of people, both local and tourists. The actual Tshechu is preceded by days and nights of prayer and rituals to invoke the gods. Mask dances like the Guru Tshengye (Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche), Shaw Shachi (Dance of the Stags) and many more are performed.