Mt Chomolhari Land Package Price:
US$ 3796.00 per person twin share
Payments by credit card incur a 1.5-2.5% surcharge.
Drukair airfares to from Paro are additional.
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Your Bhutan Tour Inclusions:
Professional English speaking guide, driver and private minibus
All touring & transfers throughout your journey
Bhutanese style 3* hotel accom with private bathrooms.
Chomolhari Trek 10 days/ 9 nights
All meals
Entrance Fees and sightseeing
Bhutan visa fees, government royalties & local taxes.
When trekking tented campsites replace hotels
When trekking additional support crew and ponies are included
Professionally Operated by Bhutan Tourism Corporation – BTCL
Tour Exclusions:
Drukair flight costs to/from Paro.
Items of a personal nature, phone calls, laundry, drinks etc
Tipping – pls refer to tipping guide on our general information sheet.
Travel Insurance – which is mandatory to enter Bhutan.
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Saturday 14 April
Paro Airport to Thimphu Valley (1 hr 30 mins)
After clearing immigration and customs you will be greeted by your BTCL guide and driver and transferred to Bhutan’s capital Thimphu, travelling through the spectacular countryside enroute. All the houses and buildings in the Kingdom are painted and constructed in traditional Bhutanese style. Enjoy the remainder of the day to explore Thimphu, both by vehicle and on foot. Your options this afternoon include a visit to the national textile museum, the weekend market where everyone goes to buy an array of fresh fruits and vegetables, rice, chillies and many colourful local items such as yak tail duster, cups of butter tea, turquoise from Tibet, and musical instruments etc or just enjoy wandering around Thimphu’s main streets.
For the more energetic, take a hike (or travel by road) up to the telecom tower via the Takin preserve to enjoy a stunning view of the valley.
Overnight Thimphu– Bhutanese Style 3* Hotel
Sunday 15 April
Thimphu Valley to Paro Valley (1 hr 30 mins).
This morning travel north up the Thimphu valley and hike through the forest to either picturesque Cheri or Tango Goemba, En route view the majestic Trashi Chhoe Dzong, the seat of Bhutan’s government and royal offices and, time permitting, pay a visit to Pangri Zampa – two 16th century buildings that now house a monastic training school for astrologers. Other options for places of interest to visit are the national library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts or perhaps a visit to the Folk Heritage Museum.
Mid afternoon transfer to the Paro Valley.
Overnight Paro – Bhutanese Style 3* Hotel
Monday 16 April - Day 1: Chomolhari Trek
Paro (Drukgyel Dzong) to Shana Zampa (distance 17 km, time 5-6 hrs).
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
Tuesday 17 April – Day 02: Chomolhari Trek
Shana Zampa to Soi Thangthangkha (distance 22 km, time 7/8 hrs).
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
Wednesday 18 April – Day 03: Chomolhari Trek
Soi Thangthangkha to Jangothang (distance – 19 km, time – 6/7 hrs).
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
Thursday 19 April – 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
Friday 20 April – 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
Saturday 21 April – Day 06: Chomolhari Trek
Lingshi Halt. Spend the day with an excursion to Tsokha, the base camp of Mount Jichu Drake.
Overnight Tented Campsite
Sunday 22 April – 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.
Monday 23 April – 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.
Tuesday 24 April – 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.
Wednesday 25 April – 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 to your overnight accommodation in Paro. This afternoon simply spend the time relaxing at the hotel or perhaps enjoy a well earned massage or hot stone bath. Alternatively venture into Paro town and visit Paro Dzong with its cantilever bridge.
Overnight Paro Valley – Bhutanese style 3* Hotel.
Thursday 26 April
Activities in the Paro Valley
This morning hike to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tigers Nest. Choose between a 2 hour round trip hike to the Monastery viewpoint or a longer 5 hour and more strenuous hike into the Monastery itself. Tigers Nest clings impossibly to a cliff of rock at 3000 ft above the valley floor and where Guru Rinpoche flew on the back of a tigress to subdue the local demons followed by 3 months meditation in a cave still visible in the monastery. In 1998 the monastery was seriously damaged by fire and has since been painstakingly reconstructed to its original condition and consecrated by the 4th King in 2005.
This afternoon, time permitting, take a quick visit to Kyichu Lhakhang – one of Bhutan’s oldest and most beautiful temples boasting an orange tree that perpetually bears fruit
Overnight Paro Valley – Traditional Bhutanese Hotel.
Friday 27 April
Early morning departure from your hotel to Paro airport for your onward flight.
