Jomolhari Trek in Bhutan

Duration

Trip Type

Cultural Tours, Trekking in Bhutan

Meal & Accommodation

All Meals Included

Group Size

Min 2

Transport

Deluxe Vehicle- Private

Arrival On

Arrival in Paro

Departure From

Departure from Paro

Best Month

Sep to Nov & March to May

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Price USD $5995 Per Person

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Activities:	Cultural Tours, Trekking in Bhutan	Fitness Level:	Moderate
Max Elevation:	Nyele-La Pass (4,700m)	Transportation:	Deluxe Vehicle- Private
Best Month:	Sep to Nov & March to May	Group Size:	Min 2
Arrival on:	Arrival in Paro	Departure from:	Departure from Paro
Meal:	All Meals Included	Duration:	15
Accommodation:	Hotels/ Lodge/ Tents	Price:	_USD 5995 _{per person}

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Overview

Jomolhari trek is one of the most popular trekking in Bhutan, that is full of nature, landscapes trek with great views of the Mount Jomolhari from Jomolhari Basecamp (Jangothang). It also offers wide range of fauna and flora. Starting at Drukgyel Dzong, Paro this trek passes through scattered hamlets and farmland into a deep and richly forested valley, which leads to a high alpine pastureland where yak headers graze their animals. The trek offers a taste of the great variety of Bhutanese landscapes, nature and the remotest region of Lingshi.

Day 01: Arrival Day in Paro (2100m)
Day 02: Trek to Taksang (Tiger Nest) & Sightseeing in Paro Valley
Day 03: Paro – Shana- 2850m (17 Km, 5-6 Hours Trek)
Day 04: Shana – Soi Thangkha- 3900m (20 Km, 6-8 Hours Walk)
Day 05: Soi Thangka – Jangothang- 4010m (19 Km, 6-8 Hours Walk)
Day 06: Halt at Jangothang- 4010m
Day 07: Jangothang – Lingshi- 4080m (18 Km, 6-7 Hours Walk)
Day 08: Halt at Lingzhi- 4080m
Day 09: Lingshi – Shodu- 3575m (22 Km, 7-8 Hours Walk)
Day 10: Shodu – Barshong- 3720m (16 Km, 6-7 Hours Walk)
Day 11: Barshong – Dolam Kencho 3290m (15 Km, 5-6 Hours Walk)
Day 12: Dolam Kencho – Dodena – Thimpu- 2280m (8 Km, 3 Hours Walk)
Day 13: Thimpu – Punakha - 1300m- Thimpu (70 Km Drive Each Way)- 4 Hours’ Drive
Day 14: Thimphu Sightseeing (2280m)
Day 15: Thimphu-Paro- Departure (50 Km)- 1 Hour Drive

End of the trip!

Trip Cost Includes:

✅ All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle as per the itinerary suggested.
✅ Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation with breakfast
✅ Farewell dinner(Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
✅ Travel costs within itineraries
✅ Government Registered guide (English speaking, First Aid and Eco trained)
✅ All necessary paper works, entry fees, and permits
✅ First aid exclusive medical kit bag
✅ All government and local taxes

Trip Cost Excludes:

❌ Visa fees
❌ International airfare to and from Bhutan
❌ Lunch and dinner apart from the tour except for welcome & fare well dinner
❌ Any extra night accommodations because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the tour (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
❌ Travel and rescue insurance

Itinerary

Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. On arrival at the Paro, Bhutan Airport, our representative will be waiting for your arrival. One of our Bhutanese representatives will pick you up and help you with the transfer to the hotel. After being refreshed, we will have a short briefing about the trip. Paro is a small town in the middle of a beautiful and peaceful valley. Overnight at Paro.

In the early morning, we will have our trek to Taksang. Taksang is also famed as a tiger Nest. The Tiger’s Nest Temple is a beautiful destination in Bhutan that clings to the rock towering 800m above the valley. It is located at an altitude of 2,950m above sea level. We’ll spend half-a-day hiking to the famous monastery of Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest). In the evening, we will return back to the Paro Valley. You can explore the town of Paro. Paro is a beautiful place to explore around. Overnight in Paro.

On the third day of the trek, we will start the trek from Paro. The trek for the day will be around 5 to 6 hours a day that will starting from Drugyal Dzong at 2,580m to Shana at 2,850m. The trails will lead us through the well-maintained rice terraces and millet fields. We will then traverse through the apple orchards, and lush forests to finally move to our destination at the army post of Gunitsawa(2,810m). We will then camp at Shana.

We will continue the trek forward from Shana. We will move on along Pa Chhu which is a river in Paro. We will be ascending some part of the trek at first. Then, we will descend through pine, spruce, and oak trees. After a few hours, we finally reach our destination at Soi Thangkha, which is also known as the Thangthakha.

The trail will take us passing by an army camp. We will then follow the river, enjoying the stunning views of the neighboring peaks seen from the place. We will then stop at a yak herder’s camp for the lunch. We will be hiking toward the camp at Jangothang. From the place, you get an amazing view of mesmerizing Mt. Jumolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake.

We will choose a day to acclimatize to the increasing altitude. This can be a complete rest day for you or you can also choose to hike around. You can also choose to hike around the places if you have some spare time. The place offers a magical view of mountains and rivers.

After taking a rest day at Jangothang, we will then ascend to get to the Nyillila pass. You might spot some blue sheep grazing on the slopes while climbing upward in the trek. The breathtaking views of some of the high peaks, Mt. Jomolhari, Jichu Drake, and Tsherimgang can be seen from the place. We’ll then descend to our destination at the Lingshi basin crossing beautiful meadows on the way. Lingshi is a beautiful place that offers a clear view of Lingshi Dzong perched on the top of a hill. We will finally arrive at the campsite next to a stone hut.

Lingshi is a very amazing place that offers the sight of all the surrounding mountains. The place is much known for its unique houses. The remote northern border is much famed for the beauty it provides to the trekkers. The place holds some sights to explore in the nearby surroundings. Overnight at the Lingzhi.

After another rest day, we will then take a strenuous trek day. We will hike opposite the dzong through the valley to get to Yeli La Pass. From here, you’ll have a fantastic view of Jomolhari, Jichu Drake, and Masang Gang. After that, we will then descend to our camp at Shodu. Overnight.

The trail for the day will follow the Thimphu Chhu trail. We will move across from the Shodu, taking in the view of the beautiful mountains nearby. We will descend through alpine forests, beautiful waterfalls, and scenic landscapes. We will cross the Thimpu Chhu several times to finally reach the campsite at the Barshong Dzong at 3,500m.

We’ll start the trek descending to Thimpu Chhu. After the descent, we will slowly ascend gradually through the forests of rhododendron, conifer, pine, etc. The trail for the day will lead us through a bamboo forest until we reach the pastureland at Dolam Kencho. We will camp for the night at the Dolam Kencho.

Finally, after a long trek, we will reach nearly the end of the trek. This day can be also marked as the end of the outstanding trek. We will enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife on the way to return down to Dodena. We will exit the Jigme Dorje National Pard in Dodena. From Dodena, our trek officially ends for walking more. We will take the bust to Thimpu from here. Overnight at Thimpu.

We will further move towards Punakha from Thimpu. This will be a whole day to explore the Punakha and we will then return back to Thimpu. We will travel 70km of distance each way. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan before Thimpu. Unlike Thimpu, Punakha is warm in winter and hot in summer. The place is located at an elevation of 1,300m above sea level. You get the sight of two of the amazing rivers of Bhutan, Pho Chu and Mo Chu. Dzongkha is also a major highlight of the place. We return back to Thimpu for the overnight stay.

After breakfast, we will spend the day roaming around the attractions of Thimpu like the Memorial Garden, National Library, School of Traditional Arts, and Changangkha Temple. We will also take the trip to Simtokha Dzong, which is one of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan. The Radio Tower, weekly market, and other many places can also be explored on the day. Afterward, we will drive to Paro to spend the night.

Finally, after two weeks, our treks finally comes to an end. We move to Paro for the departure. Most probably the flight will be scheduled for the morning, so we might have to leave early in the morning. If we have some time remaining, we will explore the surroundings of Paro. End of the trip!

FAQ

The maximum elevation in the Jomolhari Trek ranges from 5000m to 2500m. The trek extends to 5000m enjoying the views of mountains, landscapes, vegetation, scenes, and other beauty.

The Jomolhari Trek is 10 days long trek. In 10 days, you can trek to the 5,000m easily and reach the targeted places with medium difficulty.

The best time to enjoy the Jomolhari Trek is during the season of September, October, and November. This season is best as per the weather, climate, environment, and vegetation. At this time, the place is filled with floras and faunas giving you a unique experience.

During the Jomolhari Trek, you will enjoy the journey from Gunitsawa Village, Sharna Zampa to Thangthangkha. You will also go through Jangothang, Lingshi, and Shodu which are among the beautiful places in Bhutan. The trek ends getting Barshong to Dolam Kencho and Dodena.

Departure Date

Departure dates for Jomolhari Trek in Bhutan

We provide a series of fixed departure trek, tour and expeditions in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and India. If you are single and wishing to be with a group, you can join our fixed departure schedule. If the schedule dates are not convenient for you, contact us & let us know; we are more than happy to customize our trips to suit your needs. If any individuals or group doesn’t want to join with our other group, we can operate as per your wish and requirement. We are ground operator of these Himalayan destination and able to arrange your trip as per your interested date and choice.

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