Transport

Transportation in comfortable private vehicle,

Meals

All meals, tea and snacks

Guide

English speaking, trained and experienced local guide and staff,

Accommodation

Tents and Kitchen utensils for trekking,

Others

hutanese visa fee Pickups and drops from hotels and airports, Government approved A grade hotel, All meals, tea and snacks Transportation in comfortable private vehicle, English speaking, trained and experienced local guide and staff, All entrance and permit fees for visits to monuments and museums, Porter and pack animal services for trekking, Tents and Kitchen utensils for trekking, Goverment taxes and company margin,

Not included:

Others

Airfare for International flights to and from Bhutan, Items of a personal nature (personal gear, telephone calls, beverages, internet, laundry, etc.), Personal camping gear (sleeping bag, torch etc), Trip cancellation and medical/evacuation insurance, Tips for staff/guide, Travel Insurance

Flights

Airfare for International flights to and from Bhutan,

Insurance

Trip cancellation and medical/evacuation insurance,

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Day 1 Arrival At Paro Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival At Paro Airport

Upon arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be greeted by our guide who will accompany you to your hotel for check-in and refreshment. In the evening, we will explore Paro town. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 Paro Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Paro Sightseeing

In the morning, visit Ta Dzong and Rinpung Dzong in Paro.In the afternoon, explore Kyichu Lhakhang on of Bhutan’s oldest and most sacred shrines Stay overnight at a hotel in Paro.
Day 3 Trek From Paro- Shana Distance: 10.5 Miles Time- 5 To 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Paro- Shana Distance: 10.5 Miles Time- 5 To 6 Hours

The journey begins at Drukgyel Dzong (8,500 ft). The path ascends gradually through carefully tended rice terraces. As the valley expands, we arrive at the military outpost of Gunitsawa (9,200 ft). the final checkpoint before Tibet. Moving onward, we pass Sharma Zampa (9,500 ft) and find numerous ideal camping spots in meadows encircled by trees.
Day 4 Shana- Soi Thangthangkha, Altitude 12,300 Ft: Distance 12.5 Miles: Time 7-8 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Shana- Soi Thangthangkha, Altitude 12,300 Ft: Distance 12.5 Miles: Time 7-8 Hours.

The trail follows the Pa Chu (Paro River) through pine, oak, and spruce forests. After crossing a bridge to the left bank, we have a hot lunch and continue along the river, climbing through rhododendron forests. We cross the river again before reaching our campsite.
Day 5 Soi Thangthangka - Jangothang, Altitude 13,300 Ft: Distance 12 Miles: Time 7-8 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Soi Thangthangka - Jangothang, Altitude 13,300 Ft: Distance 12 Miles: Time 7-8 Hours

We hike up to the army camp, then continue along the river above the treeline. Lunch is served at a yak herder’s camp, followed by a short walk to our campsite at Jangothang.
Day 6 Jangothang - Lingzhi, Altitude 13,100Ft; Distance 11.2 Miles; 7-8 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Jangothang - Lingzhi, Altitude 13,100Ft; Distance 11.2 Miles; 7-8 Hours.

The trail runs alongside the stream for 30 minutes before ascending to the first ridge, offering stunning views of Jhomolhari, Jitchu Drake, and Tserimgang. We then cross a flat valley before climbing to Nyele-la pass (15,400 ft). Descending gradually, we reach our campsite at Lingzhi, with panoramic views of the mountain peaks and Lingzhi Dzong.
Day 7 Lingzhi - Shodu, Altitude 15,800 Ft; Distance 13.7 Miles; Time 8-9 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lingzhi - Shodu, Altitude 15,800 Ft; Distance 13.7 Miles; Time 8-9 Hours

The Laya-Gasa route diverges from the Jhomolhari trek route at a small white chorten. The trail ascends the Mo Chu Valley on the west side, crossing the river and climbing steeply to Yeli-la pass (15,800 ft) with views of Jhomolhari, Gangchenta, Tserimgang, and Masagang. Descend to Shodu (13,500 ft) where we camp in a meadow near a chorten after passing a rock shelter in the cliff face.
Day 8 Shodu- Barshong, Altitude 11,800 Ft; Distance 10 Miles; Time 6-7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Shodu- Barshong, Altitude 11,800 Ft; Distance 10 Miles; Time 6-7 Hours

The trail descends through rhododendron, juniper, and alpine forests with views of rocky cliffs and waterfalls. We stop for lunch by the riverside and then hike up to the ruins of Barshong Dzong to camp for the night.
Day 9 Barshong- Dolam Kencho, Altitude 11,800 Ft; Distance 9 Miles; Time 5-6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Barshong- Dolam Kencho, Altitude 11,800 Ft; Distance 9 Miles; Time 5-6 Hours

The trail winds through a dense forest of rhododendron, birch, and conifers before descending steeply. It follows the left bank of the river, crossing ridges and gullies with side streams. The trail then ascends around a cliff face, leading to a pasture where we camp for the night.
Day 10 Dolam Kencho- Dodena- Thimphu. Distance 5 Miles; Time 3 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dolam Kencho- Dodena- Thimphu. Distance 5 Miles; Time 3 Hours

The trail ascends through a forest to a pass at 11,500 ft, then descends steeply to the river and follows it to Dodena. From there, we drive to Thimphu and stay overnight at a hotel.
Day 11 Thimphu-Paro
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Thimphu-Paro

Full day of sightseeing in Thimphu Valley, including visits to National Memorial Chorten, Tashichhodzong, National Library, Institute for Zorig Chusum, and Handicrafts Emporium. Evening drive to Paro for overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12 Departure Paro
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure Paro

Depart for Paro International Airport after breakfast.

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Itinerary of your trip Chomolhari Trek

Arrival At Paro Airport

Paro Sightseeing

Trek From Paro- Shana Distance: 10.5 Miles Time- 5 To 6 Hours

Shana- Soi Thangthangkha, Altitude 12,300 Ft: Distance 12.5 Miles: Time 7-8 Hours.

Soi Thangthangka - Jangothang, Altitude 13,300 Ft: Distance 12 Miles: Time 7-8 Hours

Jangothang - Lingzhi, Altitude 13,100Ft; Distance 11.2 Miles; 7-8 Hours.

Lingzhi - Shodu, Altitude 15,800 Ft; Distance 13.7 Miles; Time 8-9 Hours

Shodu- Barshong, Altitude 11,800 Ft; Distance 10 Miles; Time 6-7 Hours

Barshong- Dolam Kencho, Altitude 11,800 Ft; Distance 9 Miles; Time 5-6 Hours

Dolam Kencho- Dodena- Thimphu. Distance 5 Miles; Time 3 Hours

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