Jomolhari Trek - 10 Days

You will land today at Paro Airport. Your guide will await you at the airport. After meeting the guide, they will escort you to the hotel. Once you reach the hotel, you can relax and be fresh. After relaxing for hours, you can have a short walk through Paro town. Here, you’ll find shops, cafes, and local markets. 

You will spend the afternoon at Paro Rinpung Dzong. Here, you can see the fort of the Bhutanese architectural style. After that, you can visit the museum. After exploring these places, you can visit our office. Here, you can discuss the itinerary with your guide. Subsequently, you will return to your lodgings.  You will spend your first night at Paro. 

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You will begin your day early morning. After that, you will have a short ride to Drukgyel Dzong. After reaching the Dzong, you will explore the fort. Here, you can spend some time and eat breakfast. After that, you will begin your hike. You will walk along the Paro River. After walking for some hours, you will climb. On the path, you will cross a narrow area with a few farms and fields. You’ll walk through quiet countryside.

After walking for several hours, you will reach the Gunitsawa. Here you will locate the army camp's checkpoint. Then, you will walk on a feeder road until you reach an army post. After an hour, you will reach Shana. Once you reach the Shana view will amaze you. You will spend this night in the tent.

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Today, the journey will be long and beautiful. You will begin your hike from Shana and walk along the bank of the river. Following many hours of trekking, you will ascend. You will traverse a woodland en route. In the forest, you can see different trees. While hiking in the forest, you will receive clean air. On the path, most of the time, you will hear the sound of the river. 

After several hours of hiking, you will see Mount Jomolhari. At this point, you can pause for some time and take some photos. From this point, as you move forward, you will cross the wooden bridges. After crossing the bridge, you will climb. Some parts of the path may be rough, so you should hike carefully. 

After a long journey, you will reach Soi Thangkha. Once you arrive here, you will see a large meadow. In the meadow, you can observe the little stone shelter. Besides the shelter, you will put your tent. You will spend the night in a tented camp at Soi Thangkha.

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You will begin your trek after having tea at Soi Thangkha. Most of the time, you will traverse near the river.  Following hours of hiking, you will arrive at the Army checkpoint. From the checkpoint, the valley expands. From here, the path gets wider. You will see better sights as you move on.

As you move forward, you will climb more. From the path, you will see snowy mountains. Yaks will be observed grazing along the route. You will feel cool. You can also notice yak herders looking after their animals. You have to walk at a steady pace and take rest on the path because you will gain elevation.

After a lengthy hike, you will arrive at Jangothang. Once you reach, you will be encircled by mountains. Then, you will put your tent below the old fort. You will stay here for the night. After a day of hiking, it’s the perfect place to take a break.

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You will rest at Jomolhari Base Camp today and get acclimated to the weather. You will get up early to see the sunrise.  The reflection of sunlight on a snowy mountain creates a breathtaking vista. After that, you will enjoy the black tea with a pretty view. Here, you can unwind and inhale the crisp air. 

Following lunch, you could speak with your guide about subsequent activities. You can explore the nearby places. You can investigate the local plant and wildlife. Then, you can visit Sopu Lake and Nye La pass. Here, you can capture some pictures and enjoy the view. After that, you will go back to your camp. Then, you can set the campfire and enjoy your food. 

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The journey today takes you from Jangothang to Lingshi. You will begin your trek by climbing upwards. On the path, you will traverse through different landscapes. You can watch the farmlands and different types of birds. After climbing for some time, you will reach Nyeli La. Here, you may pause and appreciate the remarkable.

From this point, you have to descend. As you start to descend, if the weather is clear, you can notice a large fort. In the northern region, you may observe magnificent glaciers. After walking for some time, you will reach the top of the ridge. Subsequently, you will begin your journey in the forest.  Upon descending for many hours through the forest, you will arrive at the settlement of Lingshi. Tonight, you will camp at Lingshi in a tent.

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You’ll have to walk a long way today. So, you will start the journey early morning. From Lingshi, you will climb out of the valley as your first step. You will traverse a ridge. You had been going northeast until now. Today, you take a turn toward the south. Following many hours of hiking, you will arrive at the Mo Chhu valley.

After traversing the Mo Chhu valley for a period, you must ascend. Then, climbing for hours, you will reach Yeli La Pass. You can pause and appreciate the view here. When the weather is nice and clear, you can admire some great mountains from here. After this, the path will take you down for a long period.

You will encounter a step and a narrow way. You will into the Wang Chhu valley. After hiking for several hours, you will reach the campsite near Shodu village. You will sleep in a tent at the Shodu Camp.

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Today, you will hike alongside the Thimphu Chu River.  You will traverse a deep woodland along the path. In the forest, you can see various herbs and shrubs. Along the route, you will hear the river, which makes your hike enjoyable. While walking, you will observe breathtaking views of high cliffs and large rocks close to the river. 

After a descent for some time, you will ascend.  Upon many hours of ascent, you will arrive at Barshong Dzong. Here, you can see a broken fort and old stone walls. You can stop here and capture some pictures. In this location, you will camp under tents and relax in the fresh mountain air.

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You are starting your walk today at Barshong. You will trek along the Thimphu Chu river trail. At the outset, you will be walking through a thick forest. Going deeper through the forest, the trees will become thinner, and you’ll come to see open, green fields around you. As you move forward, you can notice wide spaces with grass and small flowers. You will ascend from the grasslands to a mountain glade. When you reach the meadow, you can rest a little and admire the scenery.

From this location, as you walk, you will reach a mountain pass. After you cross the pass, you will start heading down to Dodena. Walking for several hours will take you to Dodena. A vehicle will be there at Dodena to pick you up. You will eat your lunch and begin the drive at this juncture. The experience gives you time to unwind and see the scenery change.

Following a brief travel, you will reach Thimphu. Then, you will go to the hotel. In the evening, we have planned a dinner to say goodbye to you. You can settle into the cozy hotel after you enjoy your dinner.

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Today, you will depart from Thimphu and proceed to your home.  Your guide will escort you to the airport after breakfast.  At your convenience, you may reflect on the most significant moments of your trip.  Your guide will accompany you at the airport until your departure time. They will manage your check-in and make your processing smooth. Tashi Delek means goodbye and good luck in the local language, and your guide will say this to you before you part. While your trip is done, the experiences and memories you had will last a lifetime.

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