Jhomolhari Trek(14 Days)
Duration: 14 Days/13 Nights
Highest Altitude Attained : 4930 m
Day 1 - Arrival at Paro
Arrive at Paro Airport. You will be received by representative of Barma Tours & Treks Co. and transferred to your Hotel in Paro.
Day 2 - Paro Valley Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. Along the way, one can view the sacred Mount Jhomolhari (7,314m). Visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse to experience the daily life of the local farmer. After lunch, visit Museum and then travel along the Pa-chu river and into Paro town for stroll and shopping.
Halt at hotel in Paro.
Day 3 - Paro to Shana
Following the Paro river, the trek starts from ruins of Drugyal Dzong. The climb is gradual through the field and villages. Camp at Shana, in a meadow. Altitude 2800 meters.
Day 4 - Shana to Thang Thanka
6-7 Hrs trek. The trail is a gradual climb following Paro river through coniferous forests and rhododendron shrubs. Camp at Thang Thanka at 3850 meters. You can have a magnificent view of Jhomolhari.
Day 5 - Thang Thanka to Jangothang
As we start the trek, you will notice that the valley begins to widen. The winter residence/village of yak herders would be reached. Hot lunch would be served in the village. The camp would be set at the base of Mt. Jhomolhari. Camp altitude 4040 meters.
Day 6 - Jangothang Sightseeing
One day halt at Jangothang. You can choose the day’s hike in any direction - towards Mt. Jhomo Lhari, Mt. Jichu Drake or Tsho Phu (lake). With permits, you can fish in the lake. Back to camp at sunset. Night halt at Jangothang.
Day 7 - Jangothang to Lingshi
The trail climbs across Nyili la pass at 4680 meteres. From there, it is a descent with a view of Lingshi Dzong and Mt. Tshering kang and its glaciers and lakes. Camp overnight. 3915 meter.
Day 8 - Lingshi Halt
One day halt at Lingshi to make an excursion to Tshokha (Lake). Rare animals like Blue Sheep and musk deer are seen at Tsokha. Hike takes about 4-5 hours.
Day 9 - Lingshi to Shodu
Trail passes through deep valley and then ascends to Yeli la pass at altitude 4820 meters. From Yeli la, you can get a close view of Mt. Jhomo Lhari, Mt. Tsherim Gong and Mt. Masa Gong. Camp at a meadow. Altitude 3830 meters
Day 10 - Shodu to Barshong
5-6 hours. The trail winds like a snake following the stream that is the source of Thimphu River. Gradual climb to ruin of Barshong Dzong, which was the Bhutanese outpost in olden times. Camp at base of the ruin. Altitude 3690 meters.
Day 11 - Barshong to Dolam Kencho
The trail descends down gently till it meets the Thimphu River. It passes through thick coniferous forests. Night halt at Dolam Kencho. 3430 meters altitude.
Day 12 - Dolam Kencho to Thimphu
Walk towards Thimphu till you reach Dodeyna, where vehicle will pick you up. The vehicle will take you to your hotel in Thimphu. The trek is 4-5 hours and it is a gentle climb.
Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.
Day 13 - Thimphu Sightseeing - drive to Paro in Evening
After breakfast, Thimphu sightseeing. Zilukha Nunnery, National Library, Handicrafts Emporium, Memorial Chorten, Textile Museum, and enroute to Paro visit Semtokha Dzong.
Drive to Paro in the Evening. Halt at hotel in Paro.
Day 14 - Departure from Bhutan
After early breakfast, drive to airport for your onward Journey. Wishing you a safe journey home!
