Chomolhari Base Camp Trek - 12 Days

Upon arrival at the Paro International Airport, our Bhutanese representative will greet you and escort you to the designated hotel. 

After a brief rest and lunch, you will be guided to Rinpung Dzong (fortress of the heap of jewels), Kichu Lhakhang (the oldest monastery), and Drugyal Dzong (Victory Fort of Bhutan) for sightseeing. 

Overnight. 

After early breakfast, you will go for an excursion to the Taktsang Monastery (Tigers' Nest) hanging on a high cliff at 3120 meters.This monastery has been the identification of Bhutan for a long time because of its religious significance and also because of its location. Lunch will be served at the Taktsang cafeteria. After exploring the monastery, return to the city. 

Then, visit the Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower, and the National Museum of Bhutan. 

Overnight.

Early morning, we take a short drive to Drugyal Dzong then start trekking to Shana. The trail gradually goes up through a lush green forest, apple farms, small settlements, and a nice view of the meadows and surrounding hills. After walking for almost 3 hours we reach Gunitsawa which is bordering town with Tibet.

Further walking up for another couple of hours we reach Sharna. 

Overnight in a tented camp. 

After breakfast, we start the walk along the Paro River through the green forest. The walk is full of ascends and descends through the woods of rhododendrons, pines, and oaks until we reach our campsite at Soi Thangthangkha for overnight stay.

Today, cross the army camp which is followed by a climb of about 30 minutes taking us to the hilltop with a nice view of snow-capped mountains on the northern side.

Another 3 hours ups and down and we reach the Yak Herds camp, where the lunch will be served. Further walking a couple of hours from where we reach our camping site, Jangothang from where the famous Mt. Jumolhari, as well as the Jichu Drake peak, are seen from nearby distance.

As it is a day to acclimatize, you can explore around and take a good rest.

We will take a 3 and a half hours to walk to a place with the view of Jichu Drake Peak. We will have lunch there and come back to our camp. 

Overnight. 

Soon after breakfast, we start climbing up to a ridge. From the top, we can witness the Mount Chomolhari standing proudly. One of the best moments of the trip is the time spent here in the middle of greenery with white snow peaks in front of you.

After spending a short time here we go down for a while and walk in the flat land for some time before climbing up the Ngye La pass (4,700m), one of the highest points of the trip. After a brief rest at the pass, we descend continuously until reaching our campsite at Lingshi for overnight stay.

The day starts with a short climb towards a Chorten on a hilltop and further walk down to the Mo Chhu valley. We will walk on the east of a barren valley and make a short climb up to the other end of the Mo Chhu.

The trail further goes up for a couple of hours until reaching the highest point of the trek Yeli La pass (4,820m). Mountain peaks such as Jumolhari, Gangchen Ta, Tshering Gang, and Masang Gang are visible from the top of the pass.

We gradually go down another 600m and stop at our campsite at Shodu for overnight stay.

Our day starts with a walk along the Thimphu River. We follow the trail gradually gouing down through a forest of pine trees.

Our downhill walk to Barshong Dzong will be interesting as we will pass small settlements, Chorten, and grab our lunch in between besides the river side.

Overnight at Barshong.

Today walk up to Dolam will be comfortable and easier. We walk in the middle of the thick jungle of rhododendron, birch, and conifers and go down for a long time until reaching the Thimphu River.

Another one hour of a climb through the hilly trail takes us to our campsite at Dolam Kencho. An occasional view of the mountains makes this day exciting.

Overnight.

After a good breakfast, we will gradually descend to Dodena to get into the jeep that drives us to Thimphu.

This is the last day of the trek. In the evening relax at Thimpu.

(Note: You can drive to Paro for the flight the next morning or wake up 2 hours earlier, before sunrise and drive to Paro)

You can decide before finalizing the trip with Himalayan trekkers.

Overnight.

The final day when you are going to bid a farewell to the lovely place, we hope you have some of the best time by planning your journey with us.

After breakfast, you will be driven to Paro International Airport for your flight back to your home/next destination.