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Chomolhari Trek with Cultural Tour

Chomolhari Kang, Bhutan

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Duration

12 Days

Trip Difficulty

Easy

Group Size

Unlimited

Trip Overview

Chomolhari Trek with Cultural Tour takes you deep into the luscious beauty of nature and to see sky-piercing mountains. The lush hills, rivers, forests, valleys and above all the towering snow-capped mountains are the basic features of Chomolhari Trek. Other than that, a classic blend of Bhutanese culture sums up to make this journey more exciting and enriching.

Chomolhari Trek with Cultural Tour starts with an exciting flight above the sky stabbing mountains of Nepal to Paro. Upon arrival, you will meet our Bhutanese crew. At first, you will make your way to the Tiger Nest monastery. After visiting the monastery, you initiate your trekking journey from the ruins of the Drugyal Dzong. We follow the Paro river and pass many hamlets, forests, and farmlands to Yalila Pass. The herds grazing in the high altitude hamlets can be an exciting view. So can be the splendid views of mountains Tserim Gang, Cholmolhari, Jechu Darkey. And there are some other glaciers too that comes to our sight as we trek throughout the trail. Chomolhari Base Camp will also give you some enchanting views of the mountains in Bhutan.

Chomolhari Trek with Cultural Tour is not just limited to the heavenly beauty of nature. But it is an extended form of natural to cultural exploration. The architectural richness that is still intact is the treasure that this place beholds. You can find the stupas, monasteries, temples, and dzongs in good condition. And the most important fact, Bhutan is the only country around the world which follows Mahayana Buddhism. It is the only Mahayana Buddhist state around the globe. The cultural dresses, prayer flags, monasteries and every other aspect of this place give a positive vibe which is lively and vibrant.

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Highlights

Hike up to Tiger Nest monastery
We walk through an amazing landscape of Bhutan enjoying the views of mountains, river, villages and farmlands.
Walk to the Jumolhari Base Camp and get blessed with stunning views of Mt. Chomolhari with Jichu Drake peaks along the way.
Explore rich Bhutanese culture, religion and tradition as you walk through the Bhutanese terrain.
Visit dzongs and monasteries on the trail

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Paro

A flight to Paro takes you across the Himalayas to Bhutan. The flight in itself is nothing less than a mountain flight. You pass above the Himalayas admiring the magnificence of snow-capped mountains standing tall one after another. The flight is also an opportunity to pass Jumolhari peak and Jichu Drake peak. As you arrive at the airport in Paro, your guide i.e. our Bhutanese crew will pick you up and escort you to a hotel for check in. Get refreshed and rest for a while. In the evening, walk round the city on your own will. Overnight at a hotel in Paro. (Lunch and dinner included.)

Day 2: Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery

We start our day with a hike to Tiger’s nest monastery. Tiger’s nest monastery is one of the most popular monastery in the town that has its own importance. According to a mythology, Guru Rinpoche has fled on a back of tigress to meditate in a cliff and it is the place where the monastery stands now. It is also popular for its dramatic location at the edge of the cliff. After exploring the monastery and its rich crafts, we descend down to Paro. Overnight at a hotel in Paro. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.)

Day 3: Paro – Shana

Today, we start our trek from Drukgyal Dzong. We walk along the Paro River and follow it as it winds along farmhouses with cultivated fields of rice, millet, potatoes, etc. We walk for about five hours until we reach the village of Shana. We stay under a tent for the night. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.)

Day 4: Shana – Sio Thangthangkha

Today, we continue our walk up through the Valley of Paro River and ascend gradually as our trail narrows and winds up and down through the forest of pine, oak and juniper. Then we head towards our destination for the day – Sio Thangthangkha. As we move close to our destination, we will be rewarded with spectacular snow-capped summit of Mt. Chomolhari. This mountain has a sacred value amongst Bhutanese people. We stay under a tent for the night. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.)

Day 5: Sio Thangthangkha – Jangothang

We follow the Paro River and continue the trail until the valley opens into a spectacular location surrounded by the majestic mountains. We can find only few people residing in this area who earn their living by rearing yaks and selling cheese. We set our tent below a ruined fortress that lies near the base of Chomolhari at Jangothang. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.)

Day 6: Halt day in Jangothang, Jumolhari Base Camp

Today is a free day set aside for rest and exploration. You can either hike around or explore the area or rest inside your tent under the blue sky admiring the dramatic surrounding. It is recommended to hike around because it would help you to acclimatize with the elevation gain. We spend our night under a tented camp. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.)

Day 7: Jangothang – Lingshi

We start walking up through a wide pasture land to the Ngye La pass. On the way, we may encounter some yak herders in their camping tents. Leaving the pass, we descend down to Lingshi basin with the views of the Lingshi Dzong on our sight. The view of the valley, Tserim Kang (mountain) and its descending glaciers at the north end of the valley looks spectacular. We spend our night under a tented camp. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.)

Day 8: Lingshi – Shodu

We follow our trail up stream towards the valley opposite the Dzong and gradually ascend through the valley for about four hours until the stiff climb at the pass. We cross the pass and take a long and gradual descent to the Shodu camp at an altitude of 3750m. Overnight under a tented camp. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.)

Day 9: Shodu – Barshong

We follow our path along Thimphu river and descend down through juniper, rhododendron and other alpine forests. As we walk along our trail, the view of the cliff facing rocks and waterfall is amazing. At the river side, you will be served with hot and delicious food. After lunch our trail ascends gradually to the ruins of Barshong Dzong. We set our tent for the night in the ruins of dzong. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.)

Day 10: Barshong – Dolam Kencho

Our trail descends down through alpine forests and joins Thimphu river. We walk along the river just for a while. Then we climb up to Dalamkencho camp at an elevation of 3,600m. Overnight under a tented camp. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.)

Day 11: Dolam Kencho – Dodena – Thimpu

Today, we descend down through bamboo forests all the way to Dalamkencho and finally join Thimphu river again. We walk ahead until we arrive Dodena. At Dodena, we will have our vehicle ready which will take us to Thimphu. In the evening, you can stroll around Thimphu city on your own. Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu.

Day 12: Depart from Paro

Your guide will escort you to the airport for your journey ahead.