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Chomolhari Trek in Bhutan

Paro- Shana- Thangthangka- Jangothang- Lingshi- Shodu- Barshong- Dolam Dencho- Thimpu- Paro

Duration

12 Days

Suitable Season

Throughout the year

Difficulty level

Easy

Group Size

1 person and above

Trip Starts/Ends

Paro

Walking Hours

4-6 hrs

Accommodation

Hotels, Guest House, Lodge or Camping in Trekking

Meal

Breakfast in City & all meals during Trekking

Transport

Private Comfortable Car/van/Hiace/Tourist Bus

Chomolhari/Jomolhari is the second tallest mountain in Bhutan. This mountain is sacred to Buddhist’s, thousands of trekkers are attracted every year by the beauty of this mountain and the things one could see during this trek. The scenic view of himalayas, agricultural valley, rhododendron forests and beautiful waterfalls are the rewarding one. Yaks and yak herder’s winter home, different kinds of wild animals such as musk deer , blue sheep, langur monkeys seen on the way, wide yak pastures, different fortress are the other interesting factors of this trek. At some places we need to make our shelter inside stones which will be a new experience. We, Nepal Tibet Tours & Treks has beeen organizing Chomolhari treks since a long time, come and enjoy your holiday with us and make your holiday an extraordinary one.

Note: This Tour can be combine with Nepal, India or Tibet Tour!

Trip Itinerary

Day 01
Arrive - Paro (2200m)

Upon arrival at Paro Airport, you will be received by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Day 02
Paro [Sightseeing]

Drive to the winding road northward up the Pa Chu to Drugyel Dzong, the ruined fort that once defended this village from Tibetan invasion. Mount Chomolhari, the sacred summit, reaches skyward beyond the Dzong. This can be viewed on the clear day. On the way back visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse. After lunch walk up the hill just above the Olathang hotel to stretch your legs for the onward trek. Or day excursion to view Taktsang Monastery can be arranged. Overnight in hotel.
Day 03
Paro - Shana (2800m)

Today morning you drive to Drugyel Dzong where the motor road ends and the trek begins, following the river gently uphill through a narrowing agricultural valley. Lots of homes, kids and dogs on the way can be witnessed. Camp will be made just beyond an army post. Alt. 2,800m distances 17Kms about 5/6 hours.
Day 04
Shana - Thangthangkha (3570m)

Today you will continue uphill through the river valley. It narrows and closes in and the trail winds up and down along the drainage. Camp is in a meadow with stone shelter for trekkers.
Day 05
Thangthangkha - Jangothang (4500m)

As you reach the Pa Chu and pass a small army post, then the valley begins to winder again. Now views of high ridges and the snow-capped peaks are all around. You begin to see Yaks and Yak herder’s winter homes. Lunch will be probably at one of these. Camp will be made beneath a ruined fortress at one of the base of Jhomolhari. Alt. 4,040m, distances 19Kms about 5/6 hours.
Day 06
Jangothang - Lingshi (4150m)

After breakfast, you will be witnessing the cultural program of masked people and folk dances and after this event, you visit traditional hospital, National library, Memorial chorten. Wide Yak pastures are on the way up and down the pass. Greasy views of Lingshi Dzong as you come down into the Lingshi basin if the weather is clear. Camp is in the stone shelter for trekkers. Alt. 4,150m, distances 19Kms, about 5/6 hours.
Day 07
Lingshi [Halt]

Today you halt at Lingshi and make an excursion to Tshokha (Lahe), the base camp of Jichu Drake. During the excursion, hundreds of blue sheep and musk deer can also be seen on the way. Alt. 4,500m, distance 15Kms about 3/4 hours.
Day 08
Lingshi - Shodu (3963m)

The trail ascends up to the Yalila (4,820m). From the pass, Mount Chomolhari, Tserim Gang and Masagang can be seen on clear day. Considerable downhill trail. Camp is a stone shelter built for trekkers. Alt. 3,963m, distances 22km, about 7/8 hours walk.
Day 09
Shodu - Barshong

Follow the Thimphu-Chu through the forest of rhododendrons, watching waterfalls. The trail winds up and down along the drainage, ascending to the ruins of Barshong Dzong. Camp just below ruined fortress with stone shelter for trekkers. Alt. 3,785m, distances 13km, about 3/4 hours walk.
Day 10
Barshong - Dolam Dencho (3430m)

Descending down to meet Thimphu-Chu, following gradually through the forest of thicker rhododendrons, and ascending up to pastureland. Camp in a meadow. Alt. 3,628m, distances 11km, about 3/4 hours walk.
Day 11
Dolam Dencho - Thimphu (2300m)

Continue uphill through the forest to the small pass. The trail winds up and down along the drainage. Wild animals like langur can be seen. At Dodina you will meet the transportation. Distance 14km, about 4/5 hours walk. Drive to Thimphu, overnight in hotel.
Day 12
Departure

Early morning transfer to Paro Airport for your onward departure flight.