Detail Itinerary for Bhutan - Jhomolhari Trek
Day 01: Arrival Paro
On landing at Paro you will be met by our representative.
After Customs and Immigration formalities, you will be escorted to the hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing at Paro
Drive the winding road northwest up the Pa-Chu to Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined Fortress which once defended this valley from Tibetan invasion. This Dzong was built in the 17th century by Shabdrung Nawang Namgyel, the spiritual leader of Bhutan. On a clear day one can view Mt. Jumolhari the sacred Mountain. On the way back we visit one of the Typical Bhutanese farm house. After lunch at the hotel, we drive to Ta-Dzong which was once the watch tower for Paro valley, now it houses the National Museum and then walk down hill pass the Paro Dzong and crossing the typical traditional roofed bridge to Paro town. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Paro – Sharna
Start of Trek Day 1: Distance 17 kms and walking time
5-6 hours: Starting at Drukgyel (2580m) and camp near Sharna Zampa (2870m). There is a gradual
climb following the Paro River through the agriculture valley and villages. We
camp opposite to the Gunyitsawa Army check post in a meadow.
Day 04: Sharna – Thangthangka
Trek Day 2: Distance 22 kms and walking distance 6-7 hours: Starting at Sharna Zampa (2870m) and camp at Thangthangka (3630m). The trial is a gradual ascent with plenty of ups and downs through the conifer forest, ferns and Rhododendrons. On a clear day, you see a magnificent view of Mt. Jumolhari.
Day 05: Thangthangka – Jangothang
Trek Day 3: Distance 19 kms and walking distance 5-6 hours: Starting at Thangthangka (3630m) and camp at Jangothang (4090m).Todays trial passes an army post and the village of Soe and a small settlement at Takethang. Yak herders live here. We camp beneath a ruined fortress at the base of Mt. Jumolhari.
Day 06: Jangothang – Halt
Trek Day 4: Acclimatisation Day: We can spend the day relaxing or there are several day hikes to choose from.
Two interesting hikes would be to get views of Mt.Jumolhari or Jichu Drake. If
we are interested in a lake then we can take the hike to Tsophu. Overnight
stay at the camp.
Day 07: Jangothang – Lingshi
Trek Day 5: Distance 18 kms and walking time 5-6 hours: Starting at Jangothang (4090m) and camp at Lingshi (4010m) Today you encounter
your first major pass at 4890m ( Nyile-la ).You also get snow peak views of
Tserim Kang (6789m) Camp near a stream in a meadow.
Day 08: Lingshi – Halt
Trek Day 6: Halt: Its worth a visit to Lingshi Dzong. You can also make an excursion to Tsokha
(lake) i.e. Base Camp of Jichu-Drake. During the excursion hundreds of Blue
Sheep, Musk Deer could be seen. Tsokha is at 4500 m. and the hike is about 4-5
hours.
Day 09: Lingshi – Shodu
Trek Day 7: Distance 22 kms and walking time 8-9 hours: Starting at Lingshi (4010m) and camp at Shodu (4110m)The first half of the trek is mostly through treeless valley until you start ascending to Yeli-la pass at 4820 m, from here Mt. Jumolhari, Mt. Tsherimgang and Mt. Masagang can be seen on clear days. Camp in a meadow.
Day 10: Shodu – Barshong
Trek Day 8: Distance 16 kms and walking time 5-6 hours: Starting at Shodu (4110m) and camp at Barshong (3680 m) Todays trial winds up and down following the Thimphu Chhu and crossing it six times. A final climb for about an hour walk will bring you to Barshong. Camp just below the ruins of a small Dzong.
Day 11: Barshong - Dolam Kencho
Trek Day 9: Distance 15 kms and walking time 5-6 hours: Starting at Barshong (3680m) and camp at Dolam Kencho (3430m) The trial descends
gently down to meet Thimphu Chhu through the dense forest of Rhododendron,
birch, conifer trees and across the pasture land. Camp in a meadow.
Day 12: Dolam Kencho – Thimphu
End of Trek: Distance 8 km and walking time 3 hours
Starting at Dolam Kencho (3430m) and end of trek at Dodina (2600m). Today is an easy 3 hour descend till Dodina where your vehicle will meet you. It is a 30 minute drive to Thimphu.
Day 13: Thimphu - sightseeing – Paro
Morning start the sightseeing with Zelukha Nunnery, National Library, Memorial Chorten of Late King, Handicrafts Emporium, Post Office and walk around Thimphu city for shopping of souvenirs from Bhutan. If this day falls on a Saturday or Sunday a visit to the Weekend Market is a must. After lunch drive to Paro enroute visit to Simtokha Dzong the first fort built in 1627-29 by Shabdrung who unified the Kingdom and continue the journey following the Thimphu river till Chuzom (Confluence) and taking the direction toward Paro following Pa-chu for 2 hours.
Day 14: Departure
After breakfast, our correspondent will come to depart you. We will transfer to airport for the departure. Fly towards your destination.
