Jomolhari Trek

Your flight to Paro from the left side of the plane will offer you a beautiful mountain views. On this flight the views of the Everest, Kanchen Junga and other Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Jomolhari and Jichu Drakey in Bhutan are awesome. On arrival in Paro our guide will receive you and check you into your hotel. After lunch we will see the rich history of Bhutan exhibited in the 17th century National Museum. The Paro Dzong, a massive fortress built in the 17th century now houses the monastic body. A tour of this beautiful Dzong will introduce us to the unique aspects of the Bhutanese Buddhism. A lovely stroll downhill from the Dzong over an old cantilever bridge wraps up an eventful first day in this magical kingdom.

Overnight accommodation is set with AP Plan.

Today after your breakfast we will drive toward Paro and we will hike to the most important landmark of Bhutan. Your guide and driver will receive you from your hotel and drive to the hiking point. The hike will be about 5 hours both way up and down. Those who are difficulty with walking can hire a horse to ease your hike. Taktsang or Tiger Nest was beautifully lying on the edge of the rocky mountain which was burned by fire in 1998 and restored later. This is also a popular pilgrimage site of Guru Rinpoche (Tantric Master). In the evening we will be preparing for a trek.

Overnight accommodation is set with AP Plan.

Paro to Thangthangkha Distance: 21k
Walking time: 8h Sleeping altitude: 3630m 

The trail from Shana to Thangthangkha is a very rocky series of small ups and downs along the Paro Chu and can be very muddy if it rains. About 2 ½ hours into the trek, you will come at a junction where a trail branches to go to Tibet.

Overnight accommodation at tented camp. (Meal: B, L & D)

Thangthangkha to Jangothang Distance: 16k
Walking time: 6h Sleeping altitude: 4090m

Today you will come across small sparse settlements, and herds of yaks. You will also be crossing the tree line (4000m). Our camp at Jangothang will bring us face to face with the majestic Jumolhari. Jangothang means the land of ruins; you will see ruins of some old settlements, which no one seems to know much about it.

Overnight accommodation at tented camp. (Meal: B, L & D)

Acclimatization and rest day. A good optional hike is to climb to the Tshophu Lake at 4300m, which is about 2h from Jangothang. Today your exploration day will take you to the viewpoint which is on the north of your camp. From the halfway climb, you will see the closeup view of Mount Jichu Drake (6989). Again you will hike further up to 4895 meters which is higher than the Mount Blanc of France to see the best view of Jomolhari. This is barren rocky landscape will offer you the chance to spot some rare animals like blue sheep, griffon vultures, eagles, and Himalayan rhubarb. You will also see the Bhutanese national flower- the blue poppy. Those who want to rest and enjoy the view from camp.

Overnight accommodation at tented camp. (Meal: B, L & D)

Jangothang to Yaksa Distance: 17k
Walking time: 7h
Pass to cross: Bongtey La, 4820m Sleeping altitude: 3800m

2 hours from Jangothang is the Tshophu Lake, which you probably visited yesterday. From the lake, it’s another 2 hours to the pass. Climbing up to the pass, we will be rewarded with stunning views of the Jumolhari and Jichu Drakey. From the pass, it’s all the way downhill until our camp at Yaksa.

Overnight accommodation at tented camp. (Meal: B, L & D)

Yaksa to Thombu Distance: 14k
Walking time: 5h
Pass to cross: Thombu La, 4550m Sleeping altitude: 4150m

Climbing out of Yaksa, you will see the few houses that make up the Yaksa village across the valley, and the pass you came over yesterday. About 2 hours of gradual climbing and you will cross the tree line, entering another valley. The pass is 1 hours climb from here. From the pass, you can see the yak herders grazing grounds of Thombu, our camp. On a clear day, you can even see some houses in Tibet.

Overnight accommodation at tented camp. (Meal: B, L & D)

Thombu to Gunitsawa - Paro Distance: 27k
Walking time: 7h Sleeping altitude: 2200 M

A short steep climb will take us out of the Thombu basin, traversing along a trail cut into a rocky cliff with a dizzying drop. 4 hours of steep and dusty descent (1 ½ k of vertical descent) will bring us to the army check post that we crossed on the first day of our trek. our car will be waiting to drive to Paro after bidding farewell to our Trekking Staffs. In the evening we will walk around the town for shopping with farewell dinner at farm house with cultural show.

Overnight accommodation is set with AP Plan.

Our team is saying goodbye as your journey to Bhutan comes to an end today. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximately 2 hours before your scheduled flight guide from Himalayan Wander walkers will take you to the airport. On your way home you'll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful countries of Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet.

Meal: Breakfast.