Tigermountain View, Laya Tendril Thang, Bhutan

Sebastian Lehrke

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Bhutan Tigermountain View, Laya Tendril Thang

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The Gangchenta (also known as Tiger Mountain) is a dominant ice capped summit in the Eastern Himalayas. This mountain is so dominant among the horizon from everywhere up high that it truly takes your breath.

Photography Tips

Your telezoom helps you here for details. When the glow comes in, make sure to expose for the highlights.

Travel Information

n order to get to the remote village of Laya, you would need to take a hike. The shortest option is to get to the roadpoint close to the military point between Gasa and Laya. From there, you need to take an around 400-500m elevation climb and around 10-12km (in dependency on the trail conditions). Take care about a proper acclimatization. Laya lies at 3.900m and higher.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Sunrise in spring

Sunrise & Sunset 06:48 - 17:12 | current local time: 23:16

Photo Themes alpine glow mountain glow Mountain Summit Mountains

Locations Himalayas Himalaya Laya Gasa

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