The well known Jhomolhari Trek into north western
Bhutan passes scattered hamlets, forested valleys
and high alpine meadows where yak herders live in
solitude. The popular Laya-Gasa Trek yields spectacular
mountain views of Mt Masang Gang, and rest stops at
the hospitable village of Laya and the Gasa hot spring
makes the trek one of our favourites. The lower altitude
treks through pine forests, alive with rhododendron,
birds and butterflies and visits to farm houses. Trekking
in Jhomolhari is for the true adventurer. Bhutan is
really off-the-beaten-track, has wonderful landscapes,
amazing flora and kind, affectionate people who are
very proud of their life-style.Treks can be long and
arduous, but Bhutan's incredible beauty, clean unspoiled
trials and bracing mountain air offer the trekker
an exhilarating and memorable experience! Treks range
from short excursions, with easy walking to enjoy
the flora, fauna, culture and scenic beauty, to the
most challenging treks in the entire Himalayas, such
as the legendary 24 day Snowman Trek. and temples
offer a delightful experience of the Bhutanese country-side
and culture.
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Duration :
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14 Days |
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Max. Elevation:
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5000Meters. |
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Trekking option:
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Camping Only. |
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Season:
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September-November,
February-May. |
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Grading:
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Challenging |
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Access :
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Kathmandu / Delhi /
Bangkok |
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Outline Itinerary
Day 01 : Fly to Paro, O/n Hotel.
Arrive Paro, our office representative greet you &
Transfer to Hotel at Paro.
Day 02 : Paro O/n Hotel
We visit Kychu Lhakahang, National Museum and Paro
Dzong, after sight seeing check the essential gears
for Trekking.
Day 03 : Trek, Paro to Shana, alt 2800 Mtrs/17
Kms/5-6hrs Trek, O/N Camp. Drive up to Drukgyel Dzong,
Our trek to Shana starts at Drukgyal Dzong following
the Paro river and we pass cultivated fields and tiny
picturesque villages. The forests are alive with numerous
birds and brightly colored butterflies.
Day 05 : Trek, Shana - Thangthangka Alt3610
m; Dis21 Km; 7 - 8 hrs trek O/n Camp. The trail follows
the river through a heavily forested area with a few
isolated farmhouses. It narrows and closes in and
the trail winds up and down along the drainage. 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.
Day 06 : Thangthangka - Jangothang Alt 4,115
m/ Dis15 Km/5 - 6 hrs Trek, O/n Camp. In the morning
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. Lunch will be served in one of these
huts. Lots of yaks will be seen today before we arrive
at the Jhomolhari base camp (4,115 m). High mountains
overlook the camp and visible nearby are the ruins
of an old fortress used to guard Bhutan against Tibetan
invasions.
Day 07 : Rest & Acclimatization.
We trek up to Tsophu for Fishing, Excursion to Chomolhari
Base Camp
Day 08 : Jangothang - Lingshi Alt 4150 m/Dis17
kms/ 6 - 7 hrs trek. O/N Camp.
A good day's walk today with spectacular views of
the Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake and the Tserim Gang. We
start climbing straight away and after some 3 to 4
hours reach the Nyelela pass (4,700 m) . After the
pass we descend to a circular hut just below Lingshi,
where we camp. Coming down from Lingshi we obtain
our first views of the truly mystical Dzong atop a
high hill.
Day 09 : Trek Lingshi to shodu alt 3963 Mtrs/Dis
22 kms/7-8 hrs Trek.
The trail ascend up to the Yalila Pass alt 4820 Mtrs,
from pass Mt. Chomolhari, Tsering gang, Mt masagang
fascinate eye, descend to shodu overlooking lower
valley and mountains.
Day 10 : Trek Shodu to Barshong alt 3785 Meters/13
Kms/5-6 hrs O/N camp.
Trek down gently along Wang Chhu River Valley through
dense wet Rhododendrons forest, waterfalls, narrow
river valley, trail winds ascending to the ruins the
Barshong Dzong.
Day 11 : Trek Barshong to Dolam Kencho alt
3628Meteers/ 11 Kms/5-6 hrs Trek,O/n Camp. Trail descend
gradually to to the River Valley Wang Chhu, passing
through Rhododendrons forest, then ascend once again
on to pasture land,
Day 12 : Trek Dolma Kencho to Thimpu 14 kms/6-7hrs
trek, O/n Hotel.
Trail ascend gently through forest to a small pass,
trail again winds up and along the drainage. Wild
animals can be seen, in Dozina yours transportation
will be waiting, drive to Thimpu.
Day 13 : Drive Thimpu to Paro 54 Kms-3hrs
O/n Hotel.
Drive to Morning sight seeing tour of Thinpu visit
Memorial chorten, painting school, National Lirary,
Anim Dratshang (nunnery), Mini Zoo; view the valley
from BBS tower, about 2-3 pm drive to Paro.
Day 14 : Transfer to Paro Airport for final
departure.
Tour Cost & Inquiry:
askinfo@enet.com.np
or
info@nepaltravels.com
Individual Prices: High Season: US$ 190.00
Low Season: US$ 180.00
COST INCLUDES :
The above package tariff includes excellent services
within Bhutan
Climate : Days are normally warm. Nights can
at times be (general) very cool and in winter even
below the freezing point. Monsoon showers in summer
(heaviest in July, August) and sometimes even in spring
and autumn.
Group condition:
We organize minimum 1 Person, 2 persons; it is recommended
to travel minimum three to customize the price. If
group consist more than three, surcharge does not
apply.
Personal Clothing : Practical and comfortable
clothes are appropriate (according to season). Preferably
cotton for summer. Woolen clothing for the evenings
and winter.
For Trekking : Warm sleeping bag, strong
comfortable trekking boots, several pairs of socks
and vests, warm clothing (especially a down jacket
for higher altitudes) for the evenings, rain coat
or umbrella, torch (flashlight), water flask, a hat
or head scarf, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, disinfectant
tablets for water, insect repellent, antibiotic ointment
and antihistamine cream for insect bites (summer).
