Jomolhari Trek

Code: JOMOTK
12 DAYS - 11 NIGHTS

Description

 

Welcome to Bhutan, Land of the Peaceful Thunder Dragon, and now more popularly known as the Land of Happiness. Thank you for choosing to travel with Aaron Ace Bhutan Tours And Trek. We will ensure you and your group have a most memorable and happy trip. We will take care of all your needs, safety and luxury on your trip to Bhutan. A dedicated English speaking Bhutanese guide and a chauffeured driven car will be with you during your trip.

Trip overview

DAY 01: ARRIVE PARO
DAY 02: PARO
DAY 03: PARO – SHANA (6hrs)
DAY 04: SHANA – SOIL THANGTHANGKHA (8hrs)
DAY 05: SOIL THANG’KHA – JANGOTHANG (8hrs)
DAY 06: JANGOTHANG – LINGSHI (8hrs)
DAY 07: LINGSHI – SHODU (8hrs)
DAY 08: SHODU – BARSHONG (7hrs)
DAY 09: BARSHONG – DOLAM KENCHO (6hrs)
DAY 10: D. KENCHO – DODENA/THIMPHU (3hrs)
DAY 11: THIMPHU – PARO
DAY 12: DEPART PARO

The beautiful Jumolhari Trek highlights the great diversity that the Bhutanese landscape has to offer. You will pass through thick pine forests, scattered hamlets and alpine meadows that lead to the high pastureland where yak herders graze their animals. Highlights include the fabulous views of snow-capped mountains such as Mt. Jumolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake and camping overnight at the base of Mt Jumolhari. It is a difficult route attaining a maximum altitude of 15,114 ft, and requires trekkers to have very good physical fitness. Before and after your trek, there will also be time to visit the sites of Paro and Thimphu.

 

DETAILS OF THE TOUR PACKAGE

Tour Type: Trekking 

Tour Highlights

  • Tiger’s Nest/Taktsang Monastery. Hanging onto a precarious almost vertical mountain cliff, it’s a spectacular sight in terms of location, setting and history and is one of the holiest sites in the Buddhist arena.
  • Excursion of Thimphu Valley – The combination of the ancient and the modern
  • Punakha valley excursion – the old capital of Bhutan
  • Punakha Dzong / Fortress of Great Bliss
  • Visit Dochula Pass and enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the snow capped Himalayas
  • Visit Tashi Chodzong or the Fortress of the Auspicious Religion – the office of the Dragon King of Bhutan
  • Traditional farmhouse experience
  • Included quality wining and dining : a welcome reception with drinks at every hotels of your stay,
  • Throughout your holiday to Bhutan, escorted by one of the Aaron Ace Bhutan Tours & Treks expert tour guide- your ‘travelling concierge’, expert guide, consummate facilitator and friend in a foreign land who ensures your journey is as enjoyable as possible.
  • Baggage handling everywhere on your tour.
  • Free Wi-fi and internet in most of the hotel rooms and lobbies.
  • Enjoy the unique comfort of Aaron Ace Bhutan Luxury air conditioned SUV and coach with extended leg room.
  • Airport Transfers as per the scheduled flights.

 

Complementary from Aaronace Bhutan Tours & Treks

  • Traditional Hot stone bath : White round stones picked up from the riversides are roasted in fire until red hot and then immersed in a wooden tub of fresh spring water sprinkled with herbs. These hot stone bath are supposed to be very curative with numerous medicinal and healing properties and it has been practice since the ancient times in Bhutan.
  • we provide drinks and wine made in Bhutan
  • Archery game and wearing of gho and kira (national dress of Bhutan)
  • Tourist SIM card supporting 4G and 5G network.
  • cultural program/ River Rafting as of your choice : A professional troupe of 10-12 men and women will perform masked dances and traditional folk dances just like in the festival.

 

Transport:

The vehicles of Aaron Ace Bhutan are all luxurious with air conditioning / heating systems catering to the comforts of our guests as well as ensuring a smooth ride over the mountainous and winding roads of Bhutan. With high ride quality and extended legroom you can enjoy the beautiful landscape from the inside of our cars. We have Toyota SUVs, Hi Ace buses and coaster buses with carrying capacity of up to 30 people in one bus. Driven by experienced and licensed drivers we will make sure you enjoy your holiday to Bhutan and the comforts of our luxurious fleet of cars.

VISA to Bhutan

All tourists Visa has to be applied through a local tour operator and the only document required for this is a scan copy of your passport with a minimum validity of 6 months and scan copy of Passport size Photograph prior to entering Bhutan. This is the only document required from your side for us to apply for your Bhutan Visa. Visa approval only depends on your imminent travel dates.

 

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Paro International Airport
INCLUDED
3* Accommodations Visa Fees
AP Meal Plan Professional English Speaking Guide
Internal Transportations Evening Tea
Sustainable development fee
NOT INCLUDED
Medical Insurance Personal Expenses such as Bars & Beverages
Travel Insurance Laundry and Telephone Bills Monument Fees Tips/ Gratuities cost arising out of cancellation of flight/ roadblockades/landslides and events beyond our control

Itinerary

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DAY 01: ARRIVE PARO

The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular mountain flights in the world, with a constantly changing panorama of some of the highest mountains on earth. Our representative will meet you at Paro airport. After lunch enjoy afternoon sightseeing around Paro, including a visit to the National Museum, Ta Dzong. This museum houses many religious relics, works of art and handicrafts offering a great orientation into Bhutan’s historical and cultural past. Next, visit the RimpongDzong to see the painting of the great saint Milarepa, considered as the master of meditation by the Bhutanese and believed to have attained enlightenment in a lifetime. Dzong’s are large monasteries and district administrative centres, which were once strategic forts. Afterwards walk to the beautiful cantilever wooden bridge still in use.
Overnight at your hotel in Paro.

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DAY 02: PARO

After breakfast hike to Taktsang Monastery. The trail is broad and the walk of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours uphill takes you high above the Paro valley. The view of Taktsang Monastery built on a sheer cliff face 900 metres above the valley floor is a spectacular sight. The great Guru Rimpoche is said to have flown here on the back of a tigress when he brought the teachings of the Buddhist Dharma to Bhutan in the 8th Century. Nearby there is a teahouse where you can stop for lunch.

In the afternoon drive to the ruins of the 17th Century DrukgyelDzong, a historic monument built by the Shabdrung to commemorate his victory against invading Tibetans in 1644. In fine weather, the towering peak of the sacred Mount Jomolhari (7314m) appears as a stunning backdrop. On the return drive to Paro, visit 7th Century KyichuLhakhang, one of the 108 temples constructed by the Tibetan king SongtsenGampo. Kyichu is built in a manner similar to the Jokhang in Lhasa.
Overnight at your hotel in Paro.

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DAY 03: PARO – SHANA , 17Km, 5-6 hours

The trek starts from DrukgyelDzong (2580m) with a short downhill walk on a wide track. The trail then climbs gently through well-maintained rice terraces and field of millet. Later on, we come to apple orchards and forests. Soon the valley widens, and we reach the army post of Gunitsawa (2810m). This is the last stop before Tibet. We continue upwards to just beyond Sharma Zampa (2870m), where there are several good camping places in meadows surrounded by trees.
Overnight at the campsite.

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DAY 04: SHANA – SOIL THANGTHANGKHA, 20 km, 7-8 hours

The trail again follows the Pa Chu (Paro river), ascending and descending through pine, oak and spruce forest .After crossing a bridge to the left bank of the river, we stop for lunch. Then continue along the river, climbing upwards through Rhododendron forest, and crossing the river once more before reaching the campsite (3750m).
Overnight at campsite.

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DAY 05: SOIL THANGTHANGKHA – JANGOTHANG, 19km, 7-8 hours

The path ascends for a while until we reach the army camp. We then follow the river above the tree line, enjoying stunning views of the surrounding peaks. Hot lunch is served at a yak herder’s camp. A short walk from here into the valley takes us to our campsite at Jangothang (4040m). From here the views of Chomolhari and Jichu Drake are Superb. Overnight at campsite.

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DAY 06: JANGOTHANG – LINGSHI , 18 km, 7-8 hours

The trail follows a gentle stream for half an hour and crosses a bridge to the right bank. We now start our climb up the first ridge, enjoying breathtaking views of Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tserimgang. The trail then takes us across a fairly level valley floor until the climb up to Nyele-la Pass (4700m). We descend gradually enjoying a panoramic view of the mountainous peaks and LingshiDzong from the pass until we reach our campsite at Lingshi (4000m).
Overnight at campsite

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DAY 07: LINGSHI – SHODU, 22 km, 8-9 hours

Our trail climbs up towards a small white chorten on a ridge above the camp, then turns south up the deep Mo Chu valley. The trail stays on the West side of this largely treeless valley, climbing steadily a short distance above the Mo Chu. It then crosses the river, and climbs steeply for two hours to Yeli-La (4820m). On clear day you can see Chomolhari, Gangchenta, Tserimgang and Masagang from this pass. The trail then descends alongside a stream to a rock shelter in a cliff face. It then continues on downstream until reaching Shodu (4100m), where we will camp in a meadow with a chorten in it.
Overnight at campsite.

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DAY 08: SHODU – BARSHONG, 16 km, 6-7 hours

Our path follows the course of the Thimphu Chu, descending through Rhododendron, Juniper and mixed alpine forests. There are stunning views along the way. We stop at the riverside for a hot lunch. Then the trail takes us gradually upwards to the ruins of BarshongDzong (3600m), near which we camp for the night. Overnight at campsite.

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DAY 09: BARSHONG – DOLAM KENCHO , 15 km, 5-6 hours

The trail descends gently through a dense forest of Rhododendron, Birch and conifers, then drops steeply to meet the Thimphu Chu. The trail runs along the left bank of the river, climbing over ridges and descending into gullies where side streams run down into the river. The final stage of the trail climbs around a cliff face high above the Thimphu Chu, coming out onto Pastureland where we camp for the night at 3600m. Overnight at campsite.

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DAY 10: DOLAM KENCHO – DODENA – THIMPHU , 8 km, 3 hours

The trail winds in and out of a side valley above the Thimphuchu, making a long ascent through a forest of conifers and high altitude broadleaf species to a pass at 3510m. The trail then drops steeply down to the river, following it southward to the road head at Dodena (2600m). Bhutan Travel Bureau transport meets us here, and we drive to Thimphu. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.

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DAY 11: THIMPHU – PARO

Enjoy sightseeing in Thimphu beginning with a visit to the National Memorial Chorten depicting the Buddhist faith in the form of paintings and statues. This temple was first initiated by the Third King as a protection from the negative elements of modernization. The Royal Queen Mother completed it as a memorial stupa for the third King who passed away in the year 1972. Other highlights include the 12th Century Changangkha Temple, Drubthob monastery housing the Zilukha nunnery, the School for Arts and Crafts where the students are taught to master the 13 types of Bhutanese art, the National Library housing a collection of Bhutanese scriptures dating back to the 8th century, and a fascinating replica of a medieval farmhouse at the Folk Heritage Museum. In the early evening depart for Paro. Overnight at your hotel in Paro.

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DAY 12: DEPART PARO

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