Chomolhari Trek - 12 Days
12 Days
Moderate to Fairly Challenging
Private Vehicle
Hotel
This popular trek endows you with great variety of Bhutanese landscape, which is, without doubt one of the most beautiful and unspoiled trekking areas in the entire Himalayas.
On this 12 day trek you not just embrace an amazing opportunity to trek the hotspots of Bhutan but also get to feast on an incredible diversity of mountain and ecosystems. A hike to Taksang Monastery provides ample acclimatization for a delightful trek from Drugyal dzong towards the campsite at Shana (2800M)and thereon to Soi,Thangthangkha and the to Jangothan. A rest day in Jangothang acclimatizes you completely for the further trek to Lingshi, Shodu, Barshong and finally Dodina.
Tour Itinerary for Chomolhari Trek
Day 1: Day 1 Arrival At Paro Airport
You will be received by our guide at the Paro International Airport and escorted to your hotel for refreshment. In the evening, we visit to Paro. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Day 2 Paro Sightseeing
In the morning, visit to Ta Dzong and then Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong), ‘the fortress of the heap of jewels’, built in 1646. In the afternoon, visit Kyichu Lhakhang built by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo built in the 7th century which is one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of Bhutan. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 3: Day 3 Trek From Paro – Shana Distance:10.5 Miles; Time 5-6 Hours.
The trek starts from Drukgyel Dzong (8,500 ft). The trail climbs gently through well maintained rice terraces. Soon the valley widens, and we reach the army post of Gunitsawa (9,200 ft). This is the last stop before Tibet. We continue upwards to just beyond Sharma Zampa (9,500 ft), where there are several good camping places in meadows surrounded by trees.
Day 4: Day 4 Shana – Soi Thangthangkha, Altitude 12,300 Ft; Distance 12.5 Miles; Time 7-8 Hours.
The trail follows the Pa Chu (Paro River), ascending and descending through pine, oak and spruce forests. After crossing a bridge to the left bank of the river, we stop for a hot lunch. Then we continue along the river, climbing upwards through rhododendron forests and crossing the river once more before reaching our campsite
Day 5: Day 5 Soi Thangthangka – Jangothang, Altitude 13,300 Ft; Distance 12 Miles; Time 7-8 Hours.
The path ascends until we reach the army camp. We follow the river above the treeline. Hot lunch is served at a yak herder’s camp. A short walk from here into the valley takes us to our campsite at Jangothang.
Day 6: Day 6 Jangothang – Lingzhi, Altitude 13,100 Ft; Distance 11.2 Miles; 7-8 Hours.
The trail follows the stream for half an hour. We now start our climb up to the first ridge, enjoying breathtaking views of Jhomolhari, Jitchu Drake and Tserimgang. The trail then takes us across a level valley floor until the climb up to Nyele-la pass (15,400 ft). We descend gradually from the pass to our campsite at Lingzhi, enjoying a panoramic view of the mountain peaks and Lingzhi Dzong as we walk.
Day 7: Day 7 Lingzhi – Shodu, Altitude 15,800 Ft; Distance 13.7 Miles; Time 8-9 Hours.
The Laya-Gasa route leaves the Jhomolhari trek route here. Our trail climbs up towards a small white chorten on a ridge above the camp, then turns south up the deep Mo Chu Valley. The trail stays on the west side of this largely treeless valley, climbing steadily a short distance above the Mo Chu. It then crosses the river, and climbs steeply for two hours to Yeli-la (15,800 ft). On a clear day you can see Jhomolhari, Gangchenta, Tserimgang and Masagang from this pass. Descend alongside a stream to a rock shelter in the cliff face, and then continue downstream until reaching Shodu (13,500 ft), where we camp in a meadow near a chorten.
Day 8: Day 8 Shodu – Barshong, Altitude 11,800 Ft; Distance 10 Miles; Time 6-7 Hours.
Back at treeline the path descends through rhododendron, juniper and mixed alpine forests. There are stunning views of rocky cliff faces and waterfalls along the way. We stop at the riverside for a hot lunch. Then the trail takes us gradually upwards to the ruins of Barshong Dzong where we camp for the night.
Day 9: Day 9 Barshong – Dolam Kencho, Altitude 11,800 Ft; Distance 9 Miles; Time 5-6 Hours.
The trail descends gently through a dense forest of rhododendron, birch and conifers, then drops steeply. The trail runs along the left bank of the river, climbing over ridges and descending into gullies where side streams run down into the river. The final stage of the trail climbs around a cliff face, coming out onto pastureland where we camp for the night.
Day 10: Day 10 Dolam Kencho – Dodena – Thimphu, Distance 5 Miles; Time 3 Hours.
The trail winds in and out of side valleys, making a long ascent through a forest of conifers and high altitude broadleaf species to a pass at 11,500 ft. The trail then drops steeply down to the river, following it southward to the road head at Dodena. Village Tours transport meets us here, and we drive to Thimphu. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.
Day 11: Day 11 Thimphu – Paro
Full day of sightseeing in Thimphu Valley visiting the following, as time permits: National Memorial Chorten; Tashichhodzong (‘the fortress of the glorious religion’); National Library; Institute for Zorig Chusum (Bhutanese arts and crafts school); National Institute of Traditional Medicine ( outside only )Handicrafts Emporium. Evening drive to Paro.Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 12: Day 12 Departure Paro
Early morning drive to Paro international airport after breakfast.
The Cost Include(s)
- Bhutanese visa fee
- Pickups and drops from hotels and airports,
- Government approved A grade hotel,
- All meals, tea and snacks
- Transportation in comfortable private vehicle,
- English speaking, trained and experienced local guide and staff,
- All entrance and permit fees for visits to monuments and museums,
- Porter and pack animal services for trekking,
- Tents and Kitchen utensils for trekking,
- Government taxes and company margin,
The Cost Exclude(s)
- Airfare for International flights to and from Bhutan,
- Items of a personal nature (personal gear, telephone calls, beverages, internet, laundry, etc.),
- Personal camping gear (sleeping bag, torch etc),
- Trip cancellation and medical/evacuation insurance,
- Tips for staff/guide,
- Travel Insurance
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Good experience
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