Jomolhari Round Trek Package

Package Overview

Not included in the package tariff
International & domestic flight ticket costs
Personal insurance
Airport departure tax
Drinks & personal
Laundry and Tips

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Paro (Arrival at Paro Airport) | Area altitude: 2,280m

  The flight into Bhutan takes you to the great Himalayas, offering the most stunning scenery of the world's highest glacial peaks. On arrival, received by the representative of Bhutan Mystical Tours & Adventures. After lunch, visit Ta Dzong (built in1656 and renovated in 1968), an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum. Below the museum is the Paro Rimpung Dzong (literally meaning “Heap of Jewels”, built in 1646 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the centre of civil and religious authority in this valley. A short walk takes you to the base of the dzong and across a traditional cantilevered, covered bridge.
  Overnight at the hotel in Paro
• Day 2 : Paro sightseeing - Taktsang Monastery | Area altitude: 2,280m | Time taken: Full day

  After the breakfast, you will have a hike to the Taktsang Monastery which is around 15 km from the Paro town and is elevated at around 900m above Paro valley. We stop for a rest and light refreshments at the Taktsang Jakhang (cafeteria) and then walk a short distance until we clearly see the legendary Taktsang monastery.
  Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche, the tantric mystic who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan in 747 AD, flew here on the back of a flying tiger, Dorji Drolo, who is believed to be his favorite consort. You can also request the lamas to pray for you.
  After that, you will visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest and most sacred monasteries dating from the introduction of Buddhism in the 800 A.D.
  At the end of the day we recommend you to have a traditional hot stone bath to get relaxed after a tiring day. It is not only practiced as a comforting leisure but also to treat various diseases.
  Dinner and overnight in Metta Resort or similar.
• Day 3 : Paro - Shana (Start of Trek) Area altitude: 2,850m | Travelling distance: 17kms | ascent: 360 meters

  Today your trek to Shana starts at Drukgyal Dzong at 2580 meters following the Paro River.
  Dinner and overnight at camp
• Day 4 : Shana - Thangthangka | Area altitude: 3,610m | Travelling distance: 22kms | ascent: 7,70meters | des

  The trail follows the Pa Chu River through a heavily forested area with a few isolated farm houses. We pass a junction enroute, where another path leads north over the Tremo La to Tibet. Camp is in a meadow with a stone shelter.
  Dinner and overnight in camp
• Day 5 : Thangthangka - Jangothang | Area altitude: 4,080m | Distance: 19kms | Time: 5-6hrs | ascent: 480mete

  Breakfast is been served and after passing a small army post, the trail slowly leaves the forest line and gradually climbs into a beautiful valley, passing Tegethang, a winter home of yak herdsmen. Yaks are very common sight out here.
  Dinner and overnight at camp.
• Day 6 : Jangothang (Rest day at Jangothang) | Area altitude: 4,080m

  For Day hikes, you have 3 options on this day at Jangothang//*
  Hike to Jumolhari Glacier which is around 4 ½ hours (Back and forth)
  Hike to Jichu Drake Glacier which is around 3 hours (Back and Forth)
  Walk up the mountain between Jumolhari and Jichu Drake, the summit is at 5200 meters with a great view of both the mountains. This is 8 hours (Back and forth)
• Day 7 : Jangothang - Lingshi | Area altitude: 4,010m | Travelling distance: 18kms | ascent: 840meters | desc

  Today the trail follows the stream for half an hour and crosses the bridge and now you will again start climbing up to the first ridge with a breathtaking view of Jumolhari, Jichu Drakey and Tsrim Ghang. Lunch will be served and hike towards Nyeley la pass. After the pass it's a gradual descent to the Lingshi camp, where you can see Lingshi Dzong with a stunning view of mountain peaks.
  Dinner and overnight in camp.
• Day 8 : Lingshi - Shodu | Area altitude: 4,080m | Travelling distance: 22kms | ascent: 940meters | descent:

  Now the trail today climbs to Yalila Pass (4930 m), from where on a clear day, impressive views of Mount Jumolhari, Tserim Kang and Masagang can be seen as well.
  Dinner and overnight in camp
• Day 9 : Shodu - Barshong | Area altitude: 3,710m | Distance: 16 kms | Walking time: 5-6hrs | ascent: 250mete

  This is the place where one comes back to the tree line. The path follows the Thimphu River, descending through rhododendron, juniper and other alpine forest. The view of the cliff facing rocks and waterfalls are stunning. Hot lunch will be served by the riverside. After lunch the trail gradually ascends to the ruins of the Barshong dzong, reaching the camp.
  Dinner and over night in camp
• Day 10 : Barshong - Dolamkencho | Area altitude: 3,320meters | Distance: 15kms | Walking time: 4-6hrs | ascen

  The road descends through alpine forest and we once again join Thimphu River for a while. After lunch climb up to Dolamkencho camp.
  Dinner and overnight in camp.
• Day 11 : Dolamkencho - Dodena - Thimphu | Distance: 8kms | Time taken: 4hrs | ascent: 500meters | descent: 93

  So today will be the last day of trekking. The path descends through bamboo forests. Arrive at Dodena where you will be picked up for the drive to Thimphu.
• Day 12 : Thimphu sightseeing | Area altitude: 2,200m

  After breakfast at Thimphu, first of all you will be driven up towards a view point known as kuensel Phodrang where sits a massive sized statue of Buddha. From this point you will be able to view the entire scene of the capital city, Thimphu. After the view, you will visit National Memorial Chorten, a monument dedicated to the Third King of Bhutan, His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
  
  On moving down towards the city you will visit National Postal Museum, which is worth a visit for you can get your own picture on a Bhutanese postal stamp right then and there. You can post a cards or letters to your families and friends back home or anywhere else with your personalized stamps. After the lunch we will visit the national zoo where the Takins, Bhutan’s national animal is been Preserved followed by a visit to Tashichhodzong, the capital’s fortress.
• Day 13 : Thimphu - Punakha - Thimphu | Area altitude: 1,320m | Distance: 72kms | Time taken: 2hrs

  After the breakfast we will drive to Punakha valley, via Dochula pass which is situated on an altitude of 3100m and if the weather is clear we will stop for a while at Dochula pass to view the stunning view of Himalaya ranges of Bhutan. We then drive further down and visit the Royal Botanical Garden at Lamperi. The Royal Botanical Park, which is also known as the Rhododendron Garden at Lamperi, is about a half a hour drive towards Punakha and Wangdue valleys, a nature reserve rich in flora and fauna and beautiful in itself.
  
  After Lunch we will visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal which is situated at the confluence of the Pho Chu (Male River) and the Mo Chu (Female River). The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). The war materials captured during the battles with Tibetans are preserved here. Punakha is still the winter residence of the Je-Khenpo (the spiritual head of Bhutan) and this city served as a capital of the nation until 1955. After the visit to Dzong, we have a short excursion to Khamsung Yulley Namgyal Choling Monastery. In the evening we drive back to Thimphu.
• Day 14 : Thimphu - Paro Airport (Departure)

  Early morning, drive to the airport and farewell

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Private Guide
• 3*/4* Hotels/resorts.
• All 3 times meal (catered to personal order and taste)
• All land transport (Toyota luxury coach, ac/non ac cars) within Bhutan/ Backup cars in case of motor biking tour.
• Horses and yaks for trekking within Bhutan
• Sightseeing, religious festivals (if available) and Monuments entry fee
• Experienced and friendly guides with a driver
• Royal Enfield motor bikes (500cc) with full time mechanic
• Daily fuel refill
• Government tax/royalty (US$ 65 pp/pn)

Exclusions

• Not included in the package tariff
• International & domestic flight ticket costs
• Personal insurance
• Airport departure tax
• Drinks & personal
• Laundry and Tips

Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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