Jomolhari Trek in Bhutan

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Day in Paro (2,100m)
Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. On arrival at the Paro, Bhutan Airport, our representative will be waiting for your arrival. One of our Bhutanese representatives will pick you up and help you with the transfer to the hotel. After being refreshed, we will have a short briefing about the trip. Paro is a small town in the middle of a beautiful and peaceful valley. Overnight at Paro.

Day 02: Trek to Taksang (Tiger Nest) & Sightseeing in Paro Valley
In the early morning, we will have our trek to Taksang. Taksang is also famed as a tiger Nest. The Tiger’s Nest Temple is a beautiful destination in Bhutan that clings to the rock towering 800m above the valley. It is located at an altitude of 2,950m above sea level. We’ll spend half-a-day hiking to the famous monastery of Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest). In the evening, we will return back to the Paro Valley. You can explore the town of Paro. Paro is a beautiful place to explore around. Overnight in Paro.
 

Day 03: Paro – Shana- 2850m (17 Km, 5-6 Hours Trek)
On the third day of the trek, we will start the trek from Paro. The trek for the day will be around 5 to 6 hours a day that will starting from Drugyal Dzong at 2,580m to Shana at 2,850m. The trails will lead us through the well-maintained rice terraces and millet fields. We will then traverse through the apple orchards, and lush forests to finally move to our destination at the army post of Gunitsawa(2,810m). We will then camp at Shana.
 

Day 04: Shana – Soi Thangkha- 3900m (20 Km, 6-8 Hours Walk)

We will continue the trek forward from Shana. We will move on along Pa Chhu which is a river in Paro. We will be ascending some part of the trek at first. Then, we will descend through pine, spruce, and oak trees. After a few hours, we finally reach our destination at Soi Thangkha, which is also known as the Thangthakha.  

Day 05: Soi Thangka – Jangothang- 4,010m (19 Km, 6-8 Hours Walk)
The trail will take us passing by an army camp. We will then follow the river, enjoying the stunning views of the neighboring peaks seen from the place. We will then stop at a yak herder’s camp for the lunch. We will be hiking toward the camp at Jangothang. From the place, you get an amazing view of mesmerizing Mt. Jumolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake. 

Day 06: Halt at Jangothang- 4,010m

We will choose a day to acclimatize to the increasing altitude. This can be a complete rest day for you or you can also choose to hike around. You can also choose to hike around the places if you have some spare time. The place offers a magical view of mountains and rivers. 

Day 07: Jangothang – Lingshi- 4,080m (18 Km, 6-7 Hours Walk)

After taking a rest day at Jangothang, we will then ascend to get to the Nyillila pass. You might spot some blue sheep grazing on the slopes while climbing upward in the trek. The breathtaking views of some of the high peaks, Mt. Jomolhari, Jichu Drake, and Tsherimgang can be seen from the place. We’ll then descend to our destination at the Lingshi basin crossing beautiful meadows on the way. Lingshi is a beautiful place that offers a clear view of Lingshi Dzong perched on the top of a hill. We will finally arrive at the campsite next to a stone hut.  

Day 08: Halt at Lingzhi- 4,080m

Lingshi is a very amazing place that offers the sight of all the surrounding mountains. The place is much known for its unique houses. The remote northern border is much famed for the beauty it provides to the trekkers. The place holds some sights to explore in the nearby surroundings. Overnight at the Lingzhi.

Day 09: Lingshi – Shodu- 3575m (22 Km, 7-8 Hours Walk)

After another rest day, we will then take a strenuous trek day. We will hike opposite the dzong through the valley to get to Yeli La Pass. From here, you’ll have a fantastic view of Jomolhari, Jichu Drake, and Masang Gang. After that, we will then descend to our camp at Shodu. Overnight.

Day 10: Shodu – Barshong- 3720m (16 Km, 6-7 Hours Walk)

The trail for the day will follow the Thimphu Chhu trail. We will move across from the Shodu, taking in the view of the beautiful mountains nearby. We will descend through alpine forests, beautiful waterfalls, and scenic landscapes. We will cross the Thimpu Chhu several times to finally reach the campsite at the Barshong Dzong at 3,500m.

Day 11: Barshong – Dolam Kencho (3,290m) (15 Km, 5-6 Hours Walk)

We’ll start the trek descending to Thimpu Chhu. After the descent, we will slowly ascend gradually through the forests of rhododendron, conifer, pine, etc. The trail for the day will lead us through a bamboo forest until we reach the pastureland at Dolam Kencho. We will camp for the night at the Dolam Kencho.

Day 12: Dolam Kencho –Dodena –Thimpu (2,280m) (8 Km, 3 Hours Walk)
Finally, after a long trek, we will reach nearly the end of the trek. This day can be also marked as the end of the outstanding trek. We will enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife on the way to return down to Dodena. We will exit the Jigme Dorje National Pard in Dodena. From Dodena, our trek officially ends for walking more. We will take the bust to Thimpu from here. Overnight at Thimpu.

Day 13: Thimpu - Punakha(1,300m) - Thimpu - 4 Hours drive
We will further move towards Punakha from Thimpu. This will be a whole day to explore the Punakha and we will then return back to Thimpu. We will travel 70km of distance each way. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan before Thimpu. Unlike Thimpu, Punakha is warm in winter and hot in summer. The place is located at an elevation of 1,300m above sea level. You get the sight of two of the amazing rivers of Bhutan, Pho Chu and Mo Chu. Dzongkha is also a major highlight of the place. We return back to Thimpu for the overnight stay.

Day 14: Thimphu Sightseeing (2280m)
After breakfast, we will spend the day roaming around the attractions of Thimpu like the Memorial Garden, National Library, School of Traditional Arts, and Changangkha Temple. We will also take the trip to Simtokha Dzong, which is one of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan. The Radio Tower, weekly market, and other many places can also be explored on the day. Afterward, we will drive to Paro to spend the night.
 

Day 15: Thimphu-Paro- Departure (50 Km)- 1 Hour Drive
Finally, after two weeks, our treks finally comes to an end. We move to Paro for the departure. Most probably the flight will be scheduled for the morning, so we might have to leave early in the morning. If we have some time remaining, we will explore the surroundings of Paro. 

                                                                            End of the trip!