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Bhutan 360 Degree Sagala Trek
Breathtaking panoramic 360 degree view
The Sagala Trek is also called the ‘Haa Planters Trail’ as in the ancient times, this was the trail that the rice planters of Haa used to travel to Paro to help the people of Paro plant and harvest rice. Haa valley is not much visited by tourists, and particularly Sagala trek is a beautiful 3 day hike through a mountain trail dividing the Haa and Paro valley. Traverse through beautiful meadows across virgin forests rich in flora and fauna and enjoy the wilderness in all its various shades and at its magnificent best. Soak in the panoramic picturesque view of the Haa Valley and the three sacred hills of Haa. Walk through peaceful and quaint villages (comprising of around 8 households) and stop over at a yak herder’s camp and interact with them. One of the main highlight of the trek is the absolutely gorgeous view from the Pass, with the Mount Jhomolhari, Mount Drageygang, Drugyal Dzong and the Taktsang Monastery on one side and Haa valley on the other.
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Check for the following Essential Trekking Gears:
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Trekking Boots (broken in)
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Waterproof 3/4 season jacket and trousers
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Camp Footwear (light shoes/sandals/trainers)
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Several pairs of good quality socks
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T-Shirts - Highly recommended are synthetic T shirt styles that wick away moisture
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Thermal Underwear / layers
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Down jackets
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Warm mid layers (fleece/micro fibre)
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Trousers - Lightweight, loose fitting, trekking trousers, pants with zip-off bottoms
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Shorts
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Gaiters
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Tracksuit or fleece pants for evenings
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Sleeveless fleece and extra layers for winter departures
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Warm Hat and sun Hat
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Scarf/neck warmer
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Gloves and Mitts - waterproof and warm
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Sunglasses with UV protection
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Head Torch (spare batteries)
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Sunscreen and Lip Balm
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Light weight towel
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Hand sanitizer gel
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Trail mix / nuts/ muesli bars
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Whistle
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Daypack - The daypack you select must have the capacity for the items you may be carrying on a day's walk: rain jacket, trousers, warm clothing, water bottle, camera equipment, washing items and other personal effects. A hip/waist strap provides additional comfort. You should consider daypacks of at least a 30 to 40-litre capacity. Horses will be carrying the rest of your luggage.
360 Degree Sagala Trek - Trip Facts
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-2 nights 3 days Trek
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-Starts from Haa and ends in Paro
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-Altitude ranges from 2,700 meters to 3,988 meters above sea level
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-Distance: Approx 23 km / 15 miles
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-Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
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-Accommodations: Camping Tents
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-Best Seasons: March, April, May, September, October & November
ITITERARY
The 3 Day Sagala Trek:
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Day 1: Haa to Sagala
5 km | 3 hours of hike | 480 m ascent | camp altitude : 3150 m
Your trek begins in the Haa Valley (2670m) through an unpaved motor road for less than hour keeping yourself on the left side of the villages. Taking the trail on the right side of the village, you will climb up gradually through yak herders camp till you will be in two different trails. (The trail towards the left that goes to the summer yak herding camp and to the border of China is to be avoided). We take the right trail to make your final climb towards your camp at Sagala (3,150m).
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Day 2: Sagala to Nyingungla
12 km | 5 hours of hike | 950 m ascent | 250 m decent | camp altitude : 3850 m
Begin climbing up for 30 minutes to Sagala pass (3550m), which on clear weather, you will have superb views of Mount Jumolhari (7,314m) and Jitchu Drake (6,989m). From the pass, walk on the right side of the trail. After making several ascents and descents, walking through the trails of rhododendrons and meadows, you will finally be on the top of the ridge at 4100m, which offers great views of Haa Valley below. Making occasional ascents and descents through forests of hemlock and juniper, you will reach at your camp at 3850m.
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Day 3: Nyingungla to Chele La Pass
13 km | 6-7 hours of hike | 500 m ascent | 360 m descent
Descending for few minutes and following the ridge through meadows and yak herder’s camp, we climb uphill through the forest of tall rhododendrons toward Kung Karpo Sky Burial at 4350m. The view of Haa valley is spectacular as you climb up through these stone cairns to Kung Karpo. From the sky burial, you will be walking up and down with panoramic view of Paro valley on left and Haa Valley on right. The view of Kila Goenpa Nunnery below is also spectacular. Walk further downhill until you reach Chelela pass (3990m), which is one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. Your vehicle will be waiting here to transfer you to Paro.
