Trek Mt Chomolhari
- 03
- 16 October 2008
13 night Package (From/To Bangkok)
Bhutan Land Arrangements
& Package Inclusions:
Drukair economy return airfares to Bangkok/Paro, Bhutan including taxes.
Visa fees, Government Royalties and Paro Airport Taxes.
Personal guide & driver with minibus.
All touring & transfers throughout your journey.
Hotel accommodation with private bathrooms.
All meals.
Entrance Fees and sightseeing.
Professionally Operated by Bhutan Tourism Corporation - BTCL
Chomolhari Trek 10 days/ 9 nights
When trekking tented campsites replace hotels.
When
trekking the services of additional support crew and ponies are included.
All Inclusive Package Price US$ 4221.00 (per person twin share)
Prices are quoted in US dollars.
Available On Request:
Single Room Supplements
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Saturday 03 October:
Early morning departure from your hotel for your Drukair flight to Bhutan.
After
clearing immigration and customs you will be greeted by your BTCL guide
and driver and transferred by mini bus to Paro.Enjoy
an orientation tour of the major features
visit the Paro Dzong with
its cantilever bridge. If time permits
visit Ta Dzong, the
National Museum housed in an ancient watchtower and view the fine
collection of ancient Thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons and other
artifacts.
Overnight Paro Valley -
Traditional Bhutanese Hotel
Sunday
04 October:
Day 01: Chomolhari Trek:
Paro (Drukgyel Dzong) to Shana Zampa (distance 17 km, time 5/6 hours).
The trek starts from Paro valley (Drukgyel Dzong, 2580m), traverses through
swaying paddy fields, village houses and small chhortens (stupas) along the
route. The Pa Chhu (Paro River) snakes in the valley like a placid ribbon of
silver. Its banks covered with cascade of wild pink and white roses in full
bloom. Campsite is at an altitude of 2,870m on the outskirts of the rustic
village of Shana Zampa located in spectacular meadow surrounded by trees.
Overnight tented campsite.
Monday 05 October:
Day 02: Chomolhari Trek.
Shana Zampa to Soi Thangthangkha (distance 22 km, time 7/8 hours).
The trail continues gradual climb alongside the Pa Chhu (Paro River) through
forests of oaks, rhododendrons and ferns amidst breathtaking vistas. The
campsite (3,630m) is surrounded with beautiful views and lulled by the sound of
the Paro River.
Overnight tented campsite.
Tuesday 06 October:
Day 03: Chomolhari Trek.
Soi Thangthangkha to Jangothang (distance 19 km, time 6/7 hours).
This day begins with beautiful landscape all round and summer pastures of yaks.
The herdsmen would gladly offer cheese, butter, meat and thick waterproof hair
for making tents, caps and blankets. The approach to Jangothang (4,090m)
campsite is heralded by prayer walls, chhortens, prayer flags fluttering in the
wind and a spectacular view of Mount. Chomolhari (7,314m).
Overnight tented campsite.
Wednesday 07 October:
Day 04: Chomolhari Trek.
Exploring Jangothang. The itinerary of day four is generally advised to be
used in leisurely activities including fishing expedition to Tshophu, a high
altitude lake rich spotted trout. Landscape all round is breathtaking and offers
splendid opportunities for nature spotting and photography.
Overnight tented campsite.
Thursday 08 October:
Day 05: Chomolhari Trek.
Jangothang to Lingshi (distance 18 km, time 6/7 hours).
Jangothang is the last settlement in the valley. A mere ten minutes walk from it
presents spectacular views of Mount. Jichu Drake (6,989m) and further ahead
Mount Tserim Kang (6,789m). Enroute is Nyile la pass (4,890m) at about 4 hours
travel from Jangothang. The trail ascends along a tributary of Mo Chhu River and
gradually descends to the altitude of 4,010m, to the site of Lingshi camp. There
is an alternate excursion from Lingshi to base camp of Mount Tserim Kang where
they can enjoy fishing or may encounter enroute blue sheep and musk deer, if
lucky enough.
Overnight tented campsite.
Friday 09 October:
Day 06: Chomolhari Trek.
Lingshi Halt. Spend the day with an excursion to Tsokha, the base camp of Mount
Jichu Drake.
Overnight tented campsite.
Saturday 10 October:
Day 07: Chomolhari Trek.
Lingshi to Sodhu (distance 22 km, time 8/9 hours).
The trek trails across Yele la pass (4,820m) leading to fascinating views of
Mount Chomolhari (7,314m), Gangchhenta (6,840m), Tserim Kang (6,789m) and Masang
Gang (7,165m). Campsites located near a stream in a meadow at an altitude of
4,110m, too offers dramatic mountain scene all around.
Overnight tented campsite.
Sunday 11 October:
Day 08: Chomolhari Trek.
Shodu to Barshong (distance 16 km, time 5/6 hours).
The trek winds up and down along the Thimphu Chhu River through a steep-walled
canyon with cliffs to the north and rich cypress forest to the south. One of the
interesting aspects of the day is crossing Thimphu River as many as six times
before reaching the campsite located at Barshong (3,680m).
Overnight tented campsite.
Monday 12 October:
Day 09: Chomolhari Trek.
Barshong to Dolam Kencho (distance 15 km, time 5/6 hours).
The trail descends gently through dense forest of rhododendron, birch and
conifers and latter on drops steeply to meet Thimphu Chhu (river). After
traversing a steep cliff it finally reaches to Dolam Kencho, the camp among
pasture land at 3,430m amid a beautiful meadow.
Overnight tented campsite.
Tuesday 13 October:
Day 10: Chomolhari Trek.
Dolam Kencho to Dodena Thimphu (distance 8 km, time - 3 hours).
Initially ascending through conifer and high altitude broadleaf forests to a
pass at 3,510m and then drops steeply to Thimphu River, following it southward
till Dodena (2,600m), the terminating point of the ten day trek.
On completion of trek you
will be transferred by road to Thimphu, remainder of the day to explore Thimphu
by car or on foot.
Drive up to the telecom tower via the Takin preserve to enjoy a stunning view of
the valley, perhaps visit to the
national textile museum or handicraft centre.
Overnight Thimphu -
Traditional Bhutanese Hotel.
Wednesday 14 October:
At leisure today in
Thimphu.
This morning travel up the Thimphu and hike to Cheri & Tango Goemba's.
This after is free
to wander through the streets of Thimphu for some last minute handicrafts or
visit
the
national library which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts
and the School of Thangkha where you can see young children learning the ancient
craft of paintings.
Overnight Thimphu -
Traditional Bhutanese Hotel.
Thursday 15
October:
Thimphu to Paro Valley. (1hr
30mins)
Morning departure from Thimphu to
the Paro Valley.
This afternoon hike to the Taktsang Monastery (Tigers Nest)
viewpoint.(2 hrs) The monastery clings impossibly to a cliff of rock at 3000 ft
above the valley floor.
Enjoy your farewell dinner tonight.
Overnight Paro Valley -
Traditional Bhutanese Hotel.
Friday 16 October:
Early morning departure from your hotel to Paro Airport for your onward
journey.
