Name: Jomolhari Trek
Type: Trek
Trek
Days: 9 Days
Total
Days: 14 Days
Day
01: Paro
Arrive
at Paro International Airport where your guide will meet you and take you to
Thimphu. Sightseeing in paro such as Paro Rinpung Dzong, national museum
and Drukgyel Dzong, after lunch you will visit Kyichu Lhakhang (temple)
and Dumtse Lhakhang, a temple built by Thangthong Gyalpo, the iron
bridge builder. Overnight in Paro
Day
02: Paro - Shana
Drive
to the end of the motor road at Drukgyel Dzong to begin the
trek. You will have time to take a look at the ruined Dzong, known as the
fortress of victory. Today’s trail follows the river uphill through a narrow
agricultural valley as far as the border army camp at about 2800 m. There
is now a feeder road as far as the army checks post at Gunitsawa about half an
hour before camp so if you prefer you can take a day hike near Paro for
acclimatisation and then drive towards camp at Shana in the late afternoon. (17
km, 6 hours)
Day
03: Shana - Soi Thangthangkha
The
path from Shana ascends through the river valley with pine and rhododendron
forests. On the way, there is a fantastic view of Mount
Jomolhari. We will camp in a meadow with a stone shelter at an altitude
of about 3860 m. (19 km, 6 to 7 hours)
Day
04: Soi Thangthangkha - Jangothang
The
trail continues to follow the river and passes a small army post where the
valley begins to widen again. Views of high ridges and snow-capped peaks can be
seen on all sides. At this altitude (about 4040 m) it is possible to see yaks
and yak herders. Camp is beneath a ruined fortress at the base of Mount
Jomolhari. (19 kms, 6 hours)
Day
05: Rest day- Jangothang
It’s
possible to walk to Tsophu (sacred lakes) or hike in various directions:
towards Mount Jomolhari and its subsidiary to the west, Jichu Drake to the
north and unclaimed summits and ridges to the east.
Day
06: Jangothang - Lingshi
The
trail climbs gradually to Nyili La Pass (4680 m). Broad yak pastures
can be seen along the length of the route. If the weather is clear, there is an
excellent view of Lingshi Dzong as we descend into the Lingshi basin.
Tserim Kang and its descending glaciers can be seen at the north end of the
valley. We camp in a stone shelter at 3915 m. (19 km, 7 to 8 hours)
Day
07: Rest day
A
day’s excursion to Tsekha (Lahe), the base camp of Jichu Drake
mountain where it is possible to see blue sheep and musk deer. (Altitude about
4500 m) If you prefer, you can relax today, explore the village and visit the
school. Sadly Lingshi Dzongwas badly damaged in a recent earthquake and it
will only be possible to visit if renovations works are complete.
Day
08: Lingshi - Shodu
The
trail ascends to the Yali La Pass (4820 m), from where Mount
Jomolhari, Tserim Gang and Masa Gang can be seen on a clear day. We descend to
our campsite which is situated at about 3815 m. (6 to 7 hours)
Day
09: Shodu- Barshong
The
path follows the Thimphu Chhu (river) and through forests with
rhododendrons and waterfalls, before climbing to the ruins of
Barshong Dzong. The camp is a stone shelter just below the ruined
fortress. (Altitude 3685 m, 13 km, 5 hours)
Day
10: Barshong - Thimphu
We
continue to follow the Thimphu Chhu through dense rhododendron forest
before emerging into pastureland. We climb to a mountain meadow at about
3428 m and over a small pass. A vehicle will be waiting to collect us at Dodena
for the drive to Thimphu. (23 km, 8 hours)
Day
11: Thimphu Sighteeing
Sightseeing
in Thimphu where you can visit the National Memorial Chorten, Gaint Buddha
statue, the National Library, the National Painting School and Changangkha
Temple. Browse the striking collection of intricate textiles at the
National Textile Museum and visit the Folk Museum. You may also be able to
visit the weekly market. Evening free time to walk around Thimphu town and
Overnight in Thimphu
Day
13: Hike to Tiger Nest
Hike
to the Tiger’s Nest and have lunch at the Taktshang cafeteria. On the way back
you can visit Dumtse Lhakhang, a temple built by Thangthong
Gyalpo, the iron bridge builder. Overnight in Paro
Day
14: Departure
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