» 10 NIGHTS/ 11 DAYS CHOMOLHARI TREK

Gifts of this trek for you are with great variety of Bhutanese landscapes and are without doubt one of the most beautiful and unspoiled trekking areas in the entire Himalayas. The trek begins at Drugyal Dzong passing through beautiful villages, scattered hamlets and farmland. Beautiful different vegetations and reach forested valley to high alpine pastureland where Yak herders graze their Yaks. Trout fishing in the sky blue lake with magnificent view of three majestic peaks, such activities can be done on a rest day. You might also encounter rare species like the blue sheep & snow leopard.

DAY 01 ARRIVE PARO BY DRUK AIR FLIGHT
Arriving by Druk air BAe 146-100 series, the only national carrier of Bhutan. The flight which will offer you great views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Chomolhari, Tsrim gang and Jichu Drake. The moment you step out of the plane you will see the difference. Bhutan welcomes you with cool, clean fresh air. Peace and quietness is just another bonus. Our representatives will escort you to resort. If time prevails visit the National museum & Rinpung Dzong. Overnight at resort. BLD


DAY 02 HIKE TO TAKTSANG MONASTERY
To acclimatize, its good hike to Taktsang monastery meaning ‘a tiger's den ‘ lies at an altitude of 3000m which takes about 2/3 hours. The monastery was gutted by fire in 1998 but the remains of the structure still attract visitors. The Royal Government has taken immediate steps to restore and re-construct the old structure. Tea and snacks will be served at the cafeteria where you can gaze at this beautiful monument built during the 17th century. Stroll back to resort. Evening at leisure. BLD

DAY 03 TREK FROM DRUGYAL DZONG TO SHANA
Trek begins from Drugyal Dzong - Shana and the walking distance is 16 kilometers and takes 5/6 hours. The path leads down to the Pa Chu River and runs on the left side passing villages and scattered farmlands. Before reaching the camp you will cross a military camp and trekking permits have to be produced. A nice campsite known as Shana Zam at an altitude of 2800m is located just beyond the military camp. BLD

DAY 04 TREKS FROM SHANA TO SOI THANGTHANGKHA. 8/9 hours.
Shana - Soi Thangthangkha is 22 kilometers distance, which will take 8/9 hours. The trail is rather gradual without any steep climbs through dense forest of oak, pine and spruce. Camp lies on the left side of the river at an altitude of 3600m marked with two stone shelters. BLD

DAY 05 TREKS FROM SOI THANGTHANGKHA TO JANGOTHANG. 4/5 hours
Soi Thangthangkha – Jangothang, 12 kilometers which will take 4/5 hours. The path is ascends for a while till you reach an army camp. After a kilometer pass a village called Jampu towards the north. From here you will be above the tree line enjoying the stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. Occasionally pass by solitary houses of the yak herders before you finally reach the old ruins of the fort known as Jangothang at an altitude of 4050m with a community hall. This is also the Chomolhari base camp. BLD.

DAY 06 A REST DAY IN JANGOTHANG
Jangothang halt - Options: Excursion to the nameless view point at an altitude of 5250m offering beautiful view of Mt.Chomolhari & Kungphu. Tshophu Lake is filled with giant rainbow trout and you can do fishing if you have the equipment or relax at the camp BLD.

DAY 07 TREKS FROM JANGOTHANG TO DUMZO 6/7 hours
Jangothang - Dumzo. The walking distance is 18 kilometers which takes 6/7 hours crossing a pass known as Bhonte la at an altitude of 4900m. This day offers beautiful views of Mt.Chomolhari, Kungphu, and Jichu Drake from the two lakes and wonderful landscape. Climb about 800m and then descent 1090m. Before reaching the camp you will pass the Soi Yaksa village and one kilometer further cross a bridge to reach the campsite at an altitude of 3800m. BLD.

DAY 08 TREKS FROM DUMZO TO THOMBU SHONG. 5/6 hours
Dhumzo - Thombu Shong. 13 kilometers about 5/6 hours walk. This stage offers a lot of scenic beauty. You will have good views into the valley and from the Thombu la pass at an altitude of 4520m views of Chomolhari and Jichu Drake can be seen. From the pass it’s all the way down hill till camp at an altitude of 4180m situated above tree line. BLD.