Jomolhari Trek

This Trek is comparatively a challenging trek taking you to a maximum elevation of 4,820m above sea level. This trek is a round trip trek starting from Paro Drugyel Dzong and terminates and Dodeyna in Thimphu. We take a days halt and Lignshi to explore valley and the Dzong built in the 17th century. This treks offers you an excellent opportunity to see the natural landscape including lakes, glaciated valleys adorned by yaks, blue sheep and blue poppy. This trek is also rich in sighting rare high altitude birds such as the Spotted Eagle, Himalayan Griffon and Himalayan Monal. In addition it is also possible to see marmots, blue sheep and Takins. It is said that Janggothang is one of the most spectacular camping places in the entire Himalayas. You can also have the closest view of the Mount Chomolhari, Mt.Jichu Drakey and Tserim Gang. The actual number of days of trekking is nine days and there is a halt for one day at the base camp of Mount Chomolhari. The Trek ends at the northern part of the Thimphu valley.

Note: The sighting of the flora and fauna is seasonal.

     Max elevation: 4930m
     Standard: Medium-Hard
     Season: April – June & Sept-early November

Sample Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive by Druk-air – Paro

Day 02: Paro – Sightseeing

Day 03: Paro – Shana

Day 04: Shana – Thangthayka

Day 05: Thangthayka – Jangothang

Day 06: Jangothang – Halt

Day 07: Jangothang – Lingshi

Day 08: Lingshi – Halt

Day 09: Lingshi – Shodu

Day 10: Shodu – Barshong

Day 11: Barshong – Dolam Kencho

Day 12: Dolam Kencho – Thimphu

Day 13: Thimphu – Paro

Day 14: Departure