15 Days Jomolhari Trek In Bhutan Tour

Arrive Paro
Fly into Paro by DrukAir / Bhutan Airline After completing your immigration formalities, you will be received by our representative from Aeko Tours and Treks will be your tour guide throughout your tour. Then drive to Thimphu,On arrival at Thimphu check into your hotel and after refreshment visit the following:

Kuensel Phodrang and visit tallest Buddha statue and enjoy the full view of Thimphu Valley below.
National Memorial Chorten, chorten literally means ‘ seat of faith’ and Buddhists often call such monuments the ‘Mind of Buddha’. Meet the elderly local in circumambulation at the National Memorial Chorten.
Takin Preserve, which houses the national animal the Takin that is only found in Bhutan. This is an extremely rare member of the goat family. Found in herds in the very high altitudes (13,125ft and over). They live on a diet of grass and bamboo. It can weigh as much as 550 pounds.
Tashichhoe Dzong, a fortress of the glorious religion. It was built in 1641 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel and was reconstructed into present structure by the late King, His majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the year 1962-1969. It houses the secretariat building, the throne room and the office of the king, and the central monk body.
Craft Bazaar -A one stop place to witness Bhutanese culture and buy Bhutan made art and craft product. The Bazaar in its 80 stalls covers all aspects of the traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. At this Bazaar craftsmen and artisans from across the country display and sell their handicrafts. And also visit other handicraft stores.Over night at Thimphu.

Activities : Trekking

Accommodation : Nirvana inn hotel [ 3 Star ]

Hike to Taktshang monastery as good acclimatisation for the trek
After breakfast, we drive for half an hour and start the hike, which is about 5 hours (round trip.) The trail is along an ancient path marked by river powered prayer wheels.
Mediating in Taktshang Monastery (Entry Fees Rs 2000 on direct payment basis) can be a very good experience of mediating in a most important and revered Buddhist Monastery in Bhutan.
As you reach Taktshang you will be struck by the architectural wonder of this most pious Buddhist shrine in Bhutan. Perched some 1000m, 3000ft on a cliff overlooking the valley, it would justifiably qualify as one of Bhutan’s wonders. Tragically wrecked in a fire early in 1998, it has been rebuilt to its original glory. It is said that the legendary Indian saint, Guru Padma Sambhava, flew from Tibet on the back of a tigress to tame five demons, who were opposing the spread of Buddhism in Bhutan in 746 A.D.

Activities : Trekking

Accommodation : Nirvana inn hotel [ 3 Star ]

Today we will do another acclimatisation hike at Chele La pass. We can also visit Kila Gompa nunnery.

Activities : Trekking

Accommodation : Nirvana inn hotel [ 3 Star ]

Early in the morning drive about 2 hours through farm road to Shana, where you will start your trek. We ascend through the river valley and beautiful pine and rhododendron forests. Sadly much of the forest has been cut to make way for electricity to be run to Jangothang and Lingshi – the sight of fallen trees is a reminder of the cost of progress. We turn north towards Mount Jomolhari, which can be seen from the top of the valley. Our camp will be at 3680 metres. (19 km, 8 to 9 hours)

Activities : Trekking

Accommodation : khamsum inn [ 3 Star ]

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)

Activities : Trekking

Accommodation : khamsum inn [ 3 Star ]

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.

Activities : Trekking

Accommodation : khamsun inn hotel [ 3 Star ]

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).

Activities : Trekking

Accommodation : khamsun inn hotel [ 3 Star ]

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 Dzong was badly damaged in a recent earthquake and it will only be possible to visit if renovations works are complete.

Activities : Trekking

Accommodation : Hotel River Valley [ 3 Star ]

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).

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Accommodation : Yangkhil Resort [ 3 Star ]

The path follows the Thimphu Chhu (river) and through forests with rhododendrons and waterfalls, before climbing to the ruins of Barshong Dzong. Continue to follow the Thimphu Chu downhill for a couple of hours through dense rhododendron forest before emerging into pastureland at Domshisa where we can camp. (Altitude 3400 m, 17 km, 7 to 8 hours).

Activities : Trekking

Accommodation : Hotel Lhayul [ 3 Star ]

From Domshisa we climb for about an hour to a mountain meadow and over a small pass. A new farm road has been built along this stretch, so we have to walk for about 3 hours today along the rough road until we join the original trail just before the end of our trek. From here it is about an hour along the trail to Dodena where a vehicle will be waiting to collect us for the hour’s drive to Thimphu. (9 km, 5 hours).

Activities : Trekking

Accommodation : Hotel Lhayul [ 3 Star ]

Sightseeing in Thimphu.

Activities : Trekking

Accommodation : khamsun inn hotel [ 3 Star ]

Drive to Punakha and sightseeing in Punakha.

Activities : Trekking

Accommodation : khamsun inn hotel [ 3 Star ]

Return to Paro.

Activities : Trekking

Accommodation : Nirvana inn hotel [ 3 Star ]

Depart

Activities : Trekking

Accommodation : Nirvana inn hotel [ 3 Star ]