CHOMOLHARI TREK
Overview
This trek is one of the most popular trek in Bhutan that endows you with great variety of Bhutanese landscape and is without doubt, one of the most beautiful & unspoiled trekking areas in the entire Himalayas.
On this 12 day trek you not just embrace an amazing opportunity to trek the hotspots of Bhutan but also get to feast on an incredible diversity of mountains and ecosystems. A hike to Takstang Monastery provides ample acclimatization for a delightful trek from Drugyal dzong towards campsite at Shana (2800 m) and thereon to Soi, Thangthangkha and then to Jangothang. A rest day in Jangothang acclimatizes you completely for further trek to Lingshi, Shodu, Barshong and finally toDodina.
Along the trekking trail, nature scintillates you with its lush forests of pine, oak, rhododendron, juniper, bamboo and spruce, Pachu River gracing down the majestic landscape, outstanding views of Chomolhari (7320 m), Jichu Drake (6900m) and Tshrim Khang, cliffs overlooking stunning views of cascading waterfalls, yak pastures and trout-fishing sites. If you get lucky, you may get to spot rare fauna like blue sheep and snow leopard. Eventually, after insightful sightseeing in Thimpu you bade your farewell to Bhutan with indelible trekking experience, photographs and mementos that intimately bond you to Bhutan and its people throughout your lifetime.
TRIP FACTS
- Trip length: 12 Days
- Grade: Soft trek - Grade Explanation
- Starts in: Paro
- Ends in: Paro
- Group size: Maximum 12
- Transportation: private car
- Accommodation: Hotel & Camping
- Maximum altitude: 4950m
HIGHLIGHTS
> Outstanding views of Chomolhari (7320 m), Jichu Drake (6900m) and Tshrim Khang
> Plenty of opportunities for acclimatization
> A hike to Takstang Monastery
> A wealth of scenic trekking trails that overlook cascading waterfalls, verdant vegetation, yak pastures, trout-fishing sites and many other natural delights
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 - Arrive Paro by Druk Air.
Day 02 - Hike to Taktsang monastery.
Day 03 - Drive to Drugyel Dzong and trek to Shana camp.
Day 04 - Trek from Shana to Soi Thangthangkha.
Day 05 - Trek from Soi to Jangothang.
Day 06 - A rest day at Jangothang.
Day 07 - Trek from Jangothang to Lingshi.
Day 08 - Trek from Lingshi to Shodu.
Day 09 - Trek from Shodu to Barshong.
Day 10 - Trek from Barshong to Dodina and drive to Thimphu.
Day 11 - Sightseeing in Thimphu are drive to Paro.
Day 12 - Transfer to airport for departure.
This trek is one of the most popular trek in Bhutan that endows you with great variety of Bhutanese landscape and is without doubt, one of the most beautiful & unspoiled trekking areas in the entire Himalayas.