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Jhomolhari Trekking.
[ 13 days / 8 days moderate trekking ]
This moderate hike is one of the most popular among enthusiastic trekkers. It provides the opportunity to see a great variety of flora and fauna including rhododendron and blue sheep. We pass many mountain lakes and get some really magnificent mountain views.
Day 1
Paro Dzong
Arrive at Paro, clear immigration and customs. I will meet as you exit the airport and take you to the hotel. hotel. Orientation. Visit the National Museum of Bhutan and Paro Dzong. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2
Taktsang day excursion.
After Breakfast hike to Taktsang monastery.The trail is broad and the walk of 2 hours uphill takes you almost a kilometer above the paro valley floor.The tigernest built on a sheer cliff face 900meters above the valley floor is a spectacular sight.The monastery is also an important pilgrim site for the Buddhists.The great guru Rimpoche is sais to have flown here on the back of a tigress when he brough the teaching of the buddhist dharma to Bhutan in the 8th century.He then mediated in a cave there for more than three months where the monastery was later built.On thereturn visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang,oldest templein Bhutan and one of 108 temples built by buddhist Tibetan King.overnight at Hotel.Overnight at hotel.
Day 3
Gunitsawa to Shingkharap
After Early Break fast we will drive to Gunitsawa army post to start your first trek.It begins with a low altitude with 2350 meters to 3700 meters.Today your walking distance will be 20km, 6 to 7 hour walk. camp site (.3050 meters)overnight tented camp
Day 4
Shingkarap to Thangtahankha
Morning the trail continues its gradual climb alongside the paro river.today you will gradually gaining altitude to 3650m during a 7 to 8 hrs hike of 18 kms,goes through evergreens and rhododendron and at last entering into Jigme Dorji National Park.Overnight Tented camp.
Day 5
Thangthangkha to Jangothang
Jangothang, This 12 km trail crosses up to 4090 meters. Our night will be spending at the Chomolhari Mountain base camp.Overnight tented camp.4090 meters
Day 6
Jangothang Halt
Recovery day with possible short hikes to enjoy the great views on Tsophu and snow capped mountains Jhomolhari and Jichu Drake.If you are lucky you may spot some blue sheep on the upper slopes of valley. Overnight tented camp
Day 7
Jangothang to Lingshi
Going through Wide Yak pastures on the way up and down the pass, we will have great views of Lingshi Dzong as we come down into the Lingshi basin. If the weather is clear Mt. Tserim Kang and it’s descending glaciers at the north end of the valley can be vividly seen. Today, the highest point we cross is the Nyile La Pass at almost 4890meters but our camp is somewhat lower at 4010 m / 13,153 ft.Overnight tented camp
Day 8
Lingshi to Shodu (23kms,8-9 hrs).
Morning after breakfast you will start gradual climbs up to the Yelila pass at an altitude of 4,930m. From the pass, on a clear day you will get an excellent view of Jhomolhari, Tserimgang and Masanggang. The trek from the pass to the campsite at Shodu is a steep downhill.Overnight: Tented Camp – Shodu (4080m)
Day 9
Shodu to Barsong (15kms,5-6hrs)
Barsong is very new village settlement settled by highlander people.land was granted by our 5th King.Now village is connected by feeder road and electricity too.After breakfast your trail follows the Thimphu Chu (river) through fir and hemlock forests, past beautiful waterfalls along the way. The valley narrows till the path takes to the slopes and gradually ascends to the ruins of Barshong Dzong.
Overnight: Tented Camp – Barshong (3710m)
Day 10
Barsong to Dodena / Thimphu. (21kms, 7-8hrs)
The trail descends down to the Thimphu Chu (river) valley, through dense forests of rhododendron, birch, conifer, maples and bamboos and then ascends to pasture lands. From here, the trail continues through forested areas winding up and down and if luck favors us, we may see some monkeys and finally reach at the road head which is next to an impressive Bhutanese cantilever bridge where our car will be waiting for us to drive to Thimphu the capital city for about half an hour.Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu.
Day 11
Thimphu Halt.
Morning you will visit the Giant Buddha (168fts tall) which was built in 2008 coinciding with 5 th king coronation and on the way back stop at National Memorial Chorten. This temple was first initiated by the Third King as a protection from the negative elements of modernization, and as a monument to world peace. The Royal Queen Mother completed it as a memorial stupa for the Third King who passed away in 1972.And we will visit the centenary farmer market open on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Most of
people buy one week vegetables from here. Ground floor vegetables are mostly imported from India and you can also find our pure organic vegetables on top floor. Most of the sellers are from country side farmers and you can see the variety of food of Bhutan, including basket upon basket of fiery chillis cheese and vegetables. Tashichhodzong, “the fortress of the glorious religion”. Initially erected in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it was rebuilt in the 1960s during the reign of Bhutan’s third king in the traditional style, without plans or nails. Tashichhodzong houses some ministries, His Majesty’s secretariat, and the central monk body.Afternoon we will drive to Paro. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12
Thimphu to Paro
Before you drive to Paro,you will visit the Traditional Medicine Institute, where centuries old healing arts such as acupuncture and herbal remedies are still practiced; the Painting School, where young students learn the Thirteen different arts and crafts.. Then, visit Traditional hand made paper factor and their show cast.After lunch you can visit local weaving centre in Changzamto.Here you can buy textiles, (Kira) woman dress and( Gho) man dress and etc.
Overnight: Hotel in Paro.
Day 13
Paro to Bangkok.
Drive to airport to check in for your early morning departure. After Breakfast in the hotel, then drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination. Tashi Delek! HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY BACK TO YOUR HOME.
Details |
Best Months-August/September and October |
| START | Paro |
| FINISH | Thimphu |
| DESTINATIONS | Paro-Thimphu |
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Paro International Airport |
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive at least 2 and 1/2 hours before the flight. |
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Best Season
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September and October) are the best time for touring and trekking in Bhutan. The months of April and May offer the natural grandeur of rhododendron blooms whereas Bhutan observes its biggest festivals during spring.
Trip Start Dates
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