Jhomolhari Trek Tour

Package Overview

This is a special trekking package that will cover a 8 places and will cover over approximately 100 km. The trekking trail is will be in the wilderness (Jigme Dorji National Park) and in one day the clients will have to walk 20 km on average. The trek will be accompanied by an expert trekking guide, a cook and a horse man.Air Tickets
Insurance1-330-6

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Paro

  On arrival at Paro, the representatives of Dragon Trekkers & Tours will receive you. After traditional welcome ceremony in farmhouse nearby you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight halt in Paro.

  • Meals & Drinks Lunch- Continental Buffet with 5-6 items and 1-2 Bhutanese dishes Dinner- Continental buffet
• Day 2 : Paro

  Full day of sightseeing in Paro include a visit to Ta Dzong (National Museum), Drukgyel Dzong, Rinpung Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Overnight halt in Paro.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style breakfast with egg, break, cereal, jam Lunch- Continental Dinner- Continental
• Day 3 : Paro - Shana - 17 km 5/6 hours

  The trek starts from Drukgyel Dzong at 2580m with a short downhill walk on a wide trail. The trail climbs gently through rice terrace and millet fields. The route also passes through apple orchards and forests. Soon you will reach the army camp of Gunyitsawa at 2810m. This is the last stop on the border with Tibet. At 2870m, just beyond Sharna Zampa, there are several good places for camping surrounded by trees.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style breakfast with egg, break, cereal, jam Lunch- Continental Dinner- Continental
• Day 4 : Sharna - Soi Thangtahankha - 20 km 7/8 hours

  The trek route follows the Pa Chu (Paro river), ascending and descending through pine, oak and spruce forests. After crossing the bridge lunch will be served. Then follow the river climbing up through shrubs and rhododendron trees, finally reaching the camping site at the altitude of 3,750m.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style breakfast with egg, break, cereal, jam Lunch- Continental Dinner- Continental
• Day 5 : Thangtahankha - Jangothang - 19km 7/8 hours

  The path continues till you reach the army camp. Then follow the river above the tree line. Soon you will reach at yak herder's camp, where lunch will be served. From Jangothang at 4,040m you can see the view of Mt. Jhomolhari, one of the highest peaks of Bhutan.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style breakfast with egg, break, cereal, jam Lunch- Continental Dinner- Continental
• Day 6 : Rest day at Jangothang

  Enjoy the beauty of nature by taking a short walk or either you can do nothing and rest to prepare for the next day trek.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style breakfast with egg, break, cereal, jam Lunch- Continental Dinner- Continental
• Day 7 : Jangothang - Lingshi (18km 7/8 hours)

  The path still follows the stream for about half an hour. Start the climb towards the north while enjoying the view of Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tsrim Khang. Then climb towards the Nyele pass at an altitude of 4,700m and descend to Lingshi camp at an altitude of 4000m.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style breakfast with egg, break, cereal, jam Lunch- Continental Dinner- Continental
• Day 8 : Lingshi - Shodu - 22 km 7-8 hours

  You have to pass through Yalila at 2820m. If the weather is clear you can see Tserim Kang and Masa Kang mountains. On this route you have negotiate little ups and downs and then you will reach to campsite at Shodu at an altitude of 3963m.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style breakfast with egg, break, cereal, jam Lunch- Continental Dinner- Continental
• Day 9 : Shodu - Barsong (13 km 3-4 hours)

  The path follows the Thimphu River through the Rhododendron forest ascending till the ruins of the Barsong Dzong. The campsite is just below the ruined forest at an altitude of 3875m.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style breakfast with egg, break, cereal, jam Lunch- Continental Dinner- Continental
• Day 10 : Barsong - Dolam Kencho - 11km 3-4 hours

  The trek descends further down along the Thimphu River. You will camp at an altitude of 3628m in the meadow.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style breakfast with egg, break, cereal, jam Lunch- Continental Dinner- Continental
• Day 11 : Dolam Kencho - Thimphu - 14km 4-5 hours

  Today your route will follow downward through the forest, and if you are lucky, you might come across Golden Langurs, one of the endangered monkeys of the world. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style breakfast with egg, break, cereal, jam Lunch- Continental Dinner- Continental
• Day 12 : Thimphu Sightseeing

  You will spent the entire day in Thimphu visiting, Memorial Chorten, National Library, Tashichhodzong, Institute of Zorig Chusum and handicrafts. After lunch, visit weekly market and Thimphu town. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style breakfast with egg, break, cereal, jam Lunch- Continental Dinner- Continental
• Day 13 : Thimphu - Punakha

  Drive to Punakha passing Dochula pass at an altitude of 3100m. From the pass one can view the beautiful mountain ranges. Lunch will be served at Punakha by the side of the river with the view of the Punakha Dzong not far away. The dzong was built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Visit to Wangduephodrang Dzong, which was built in 1638 by the Shabdrung. In the evening drive to Thimphu. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style breakfast with egg, break, cereal, jam Lunch- Continental Dinner- Continental
• Day 14 : Thimphu - Paro

  More sightseeing at Thimphu or you can go for a short hike in the outskirts of Thimphu. In the evening drive to Paro. Overnight at hotel in Paro.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style breakfast with egg, break, cereal, jam Lunch- Continental Dinner- Continental
• Day 15 : Paro Depart

  Drive to Paro Airport for the flight to another destination. The representative of the company will see you off.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast- Western style breakfast with egg, break, cereal, jam

Inclusions

• Hotel

Exclusions

• Air Tickets
• Insurance

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