CHOMOLHARI TREK

Trek Rating: Moderate
Season: march - April - May - June, September - October & November
Duration: 12 Days and 11 Nights + 

HIGHLIGHTS: This trek gifts you with great variety of Bhutanese landscapes and is without doubt one of the most beautiful and un-spoilt trekking areas in the entire Himalays. The trek begins at Drugyal dzong passing through beautiful villages, scattered hamlets and farmland. Different vegetation from richly forested valley to high alpine pastureland where Yak herders graze their animals. Trout fishing in the sky blue lake with magnificent view of three majestic peaks. You will also encounter rare species like the Bahrain or blue sheep & snow leopard.

Itinerary:

Day 01:

Arrival Paro by Druk Air flight which will offer you great view of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Chomolhari, Tsrim gang and Jichu Drake. The moment you step out of the plane you will see the different. Bhutan welcomes you with cool, clean fresh air. Peace and quietness is just another bones. Loyal representative will escort you resort. If time prevails visit the National museum & Rimpung Dzong. Overnight at hotels.

Day 02: 

To acclimatize yourself a hike to Taktsang monastery (tiger's den) which will take 2/3 hrs Alt 3000m. Lunch will be served at the cafeteria. Stroll back to hotel. Evening at leisure.

Day 03: 

Trek begins from Drugyal dzong - Shana 16 kms. 5/6 hrs. Camp Alt. 3800m.

Day 04:

Shana - Soi - Thangthangkha 24 kms 4/5 hrs. Camp Alt. 3800m.

Day 05:

Soi Thangthangkha - Jangothang 12 kms 4/5 hrs. Camp Alt.4050m.

Day 06: 

Jangothang halt. Options excursion, fishing or relax.

Day 07: 

Jangothang - Lingshi 18 kms 7/8 hrs. Climb over Nyele la pass Alt. 4700m. Camp at Alt. 4100m.

Day 08: 

Lingshi - Shodu 20 kms 8/9 hrs walk. Climb over Yale la pass Alt. 4900m. Camp Alt. 3750m.

Day 09: 

Shodu - Barshong 17 kms 6/7 hrs walk. Camp at Alt 3500m.

Day 10:

Barshong - Dodena 20 kms 7/8 hrs walk. Loyal member will receive you and drive (1 hr) on to Thimpu Alt. 2300m.

Day 11: 

Thimpu sightseeing. AM- Memorial choten, Changankha Lhakhang, Drupthop nunnery, royal goldsmith workshop & vegetable market. PM- Drive to Paro (2 hrs) Enroute visit Simtokha dzong the oldest in the kingdom. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12:

Early morning drive to airport for departure.

CONTINUATION OF CHOMOLHARI TREK # 02.

Day 07: Jangothang -Dumzo Shong. 13 kms 7/8 hrs walk. Camp at Alt. 3800m.
Day 08: Dumso - Tumbo Shong. 13 kms 5/6 hrs walk. Camp at Alt. 4180m.
Day 09: Thombu Shong - Shana Zam. 15 kms 5/6 hrs walk.
Day 10: Shana Zam - Drugyel Dzong. Loyal coach will be waiting and drive on to hotel.


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