Jomolhari Trek I – Namgyal Treks and Tours

Jomolhari Trek I

TRIP OVERVIEW

Best Season

end of March – May and mid September- November

Camping

Grade 1

Days

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This is a superb seven day trek for strong walkers. Starting at Drugyal Dzong, Paro, this trek passes scattered hamlets and farm houses into a deep and richly forested valleys, which goes into the northern Bhutan to the land of Yak-herders, to the base of MountJhomiolhari, at 7,320 meters and on to the remote Lingshi Dzong. There are fabulous views of the mountains and exceptional flora. You will encounter herds of Blue sheep and yak herders but few villages. The maximum altitude on this trek is 4950meters at Yali La Peak between Lingshi and Shodu.

This is a high altitude trek

Best season : end of March – May and mid September- November

Delhi/Bangkok – Paro

Altitude – 2200meters.

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Hotel
Meals
B,L,D

Paro – Sightseeing

in and around Paro, including hike to Tiger’s nest monastery to stretch your legs for next days trek.

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Hotel
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B,L,D

Paro – Shana (17 kms/ 5-6 hrs).

Climb to Drugyal Dzong ruins to see the route for next couple of day, then start trekking following the Paro river and through cultivated fields and tiny villages, alive with lots of birds and brightly coloured butterflies, until the camp. at 2800 meters.

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Hotel
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B,L,D

Shana – Soi-Thangthangkha (21 kms/9 hrs).

Still following the river in heavily forested country. Isolated farm houses and plenty of wildlife.Max. alt. 3750m.

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Hotel
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B,L,D

Soi – Jangothang base camp (18 kms/ 6-7 hrs).

Get up early to photograph the dawn colours on Mt.Chomolhari which is framed at the end of the valley. Leave the tree line behind and enter home of the yak herders at the base of Jhomolhari.Max. alt. 4150m.

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Hotel
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B,L,D

Jangothang : Halt

at Jangothang for acclimatization with excursion to Tshophu lakes or hike towards Jhomolhari and above the Jangothang village towards Jitchudrake.

Accomodation
Tent
Meals
B,L,D

Jangothang to Lingshi (19 kms/7-8 hrs).

Good day’s walking with spectacular views of several stunning Himalayan peaks as you reach Nyele La (4860m). Coming down to Lingshi, you can obtain your first views of the truly mystical dzong atop its 300m. high hill. Alt. 4100m.

Accomodation
Tent
Meals
B,L,D

Lingshi – Shodu (22 kms/10 hrs).

Probably the hardest day of the trek crossing the Yalela Pass (4980m) with wonderful views lakes and the peaks of the eastern Himalayas. Alt. 4150 meters.