Laya Gasa Trek – can be combined with the Jhomolhari trek. The trek provides views of the Takin – the National Animal and the Blue Poppy – the National Flower as well as blue sheep. For the first five days the trail follows the route of the Jhomolhari trek. On the sixth day, one can take a short diversion to the Lingzhi Dzong, a 17th century monument which played a vital role in helping keep an eye out for the invading forces from Tibet. On the eights day of the trek one reaches Tsheri Jathang where the Takins which migrate to the valley during the summer months can be sighted. En route, Singhe La, at 5, 005 meters affords panoramic views of the snow covered peaks of Mt. Gangchenta in the north. Two days later, upon reaching Laya, one gets even better views of the Mt. Gangchenta as well as the 7, 165 meter high Mt. Masang Gang. On the twelfth day, one reaches the Gasa Chorten which marks the southern boundary of the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Park. The two week trek terminates at Tashithang in Punakha.