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Jhomolhari - Trekking in the Land of the Thunder Dragon
Visiting Bhutan is a truly once in a lifetime experience and should be on every adventure travelers list of places to visit. Trekking in Bhutan is a hugely rewarding way to explore this enchanting land. The Jhomolhari trek, the country’s finest, explores the western region of the country close to the Tibetan border.
The trek passes through mountain villages and farms into a deep wooded valley before climbing into alpine pasture and the lower slopes of the Himalaya. The views from the high points of the trek, of the Bhutan Himalaya are simply unbelievable.
Spectacular campsites, beneath some of the country’s most impressive and unclimbed 7000m peaks, including Jhomolhari itself are a further highlight of the route. Numerous isolated dzongs (temple) and scattered settlements, including the extraordinary village of Laya, also provide a great deal of cultural interest en route.
Please note that we also run pioneering mountain biking trips in Bhutan, as well as bespoke private group tours (groups can be as small as 2 people). Please contact us for details. |
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Return flights from Delhi to Bhutan |
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Transport within Bhutan |
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A combination of hotel and camping accommodation |
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Most meals |
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Full trekking service including guides, chef and porters |
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Tourist tax and tourism development fees |
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International flights
Insurance
Visas
Tips
Anything not specified as included
Please request a trip dossier for full details |
| Suitability / Level |
Moderate |
| Minimum Age |
16
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Small Group Travel
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12 |
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Itinerary & Highlights
Day 1 – Fly from London to Delhi. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2 – Fly from Delhi to Paro, Bhutan. Transfer to hotel and an opportunity to relax or take an afternoon walk before dinner.
Day 3 – A full day in the Paro Valley to explore including visits to Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) and an acclimatisation hike to the breathtaking Tiger's Nest Monastery. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 4 – Your trek in Bhutan begins from Drukgyel Dzong and today’s climbing takes us to 2870m and our campsite, just beyond Sharma Zampa.
Day 5 – The trail follows the Paro river through beautiful native forest. After lunch we climb through rhododendron forests to our campsite at 3750m.
Day 6 – Trek to above the tree line and stunning views of the surrounding peaks. The campsite at Jangothang (4,040m) is definitely one of the finest in the Himalaya; the views of Jhomolhari and Jichu Drake are magnificent.
Day 7 – The Himalayan peaks dominate the scene as we climb to the Nyele-la pass at 4700m. We descend gradually from the pass to our campsite at Lingshi, with a panoramic view of the mountains and Lingshi Dzong.
Day 8 – The trail continues past Lingshi Dzong to and climbs to the Yeli-La pass at 4800m and unforgettable views of the Himalaya. Descent to meadow campsite at Shodu (4100m).
Day 9 - Trekking along the course of the Thmphu Chu. Stunning views of cliffs and waterfalls en route. Overnight camp at Barshong Dzong (3600m).
Day 10 – The route descends to meet the Thimphu river amidst beautiful scenery. Continue to overnight camp at 3600m.
Day 11 – Final crossing of a pass above the Thimphu Chu to Dodena. Here we meet the vehicles and transfer to our hotel in Thimphu.
Day 12 – Full day of sightseeing in the fascinating Thimphu valley. Evening drive to Paro. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 13 - Morning transfer to Paro airport for the flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi around midday. Afternoon and dinner in the city before returning to airport for international check in.
Day 14 – Flight departs in the early hours arriving back to the UK at breakfast time. |
Accommodation & Center
Details
This trip involves both hotel accommodation and camping.
All of the hotels and guest houses that we use have been carefully selected to combine the best of locations, service and ambiance. In many of the hotels and guest houses you will find yourself staying in building of traditional Bhutanese architecture. Offering a style of their own, it is hard not to be charmed by the beautiful, colourful and traditional furnishings.
Away from the towns and cities, hotel and guest house accommodation is limited. However the opportunities for camping in Bhutan’s pristine forest or deep in the mountains are superb. Some of the campsites you will experience whilst trekking here are amongst the finest in the Himalaya and there can be few experiences to match sleeping out under the stars under some of the clearest skies you have ever seen, with the world’s greatest mountain range as the backdrop. The camping service is first class and you can expect spacious tents, dining tents and tasty and nutritious food to complement the activities of the day.
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| Trip: |
Jhomolhari - Trekking in the Land of the Thunder Dragon |
| Duration: |
14 Days |
| Company: |
Wilderness Journeys
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| Location: |
Paro |
| Region: |
Bhutan,
Asia |
| Price: |
From
GBP2095
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| Flights: |
Not Included 
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| Availability: |
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, |
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