Chomolhari Trekking

Arrive at Paro (2,200m) by Druk air, the only national carrier. The flight offers you beautiful views of mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by Bhutanese guide members. Afternoon / evening time at leisure. Overnight stay at Kichu Resort.

The hike, which is uphill ,takes about 2 /3 hours through villages and pine forests. The Taktsang monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the Paro valley. It is believed that great saint Padmasambhava came in the 7th century on a flying Tigress and meditated in a cave for 3 months. The demons were subdued who were trying to stop the spread of Buddhism and converted the Paro valley into Buddhism. During the end of the 17th ccentury a monastery was built on the spot where the saint meditated and it is a pilgrimage site for every Bhutanese to visit at least once in their lifetime. We then walk back to your resort.

Drive to Drugyel Dzong where your trek begins. The path goes upstream of the Pachu River through villages gradually ascending to 2800 meters at Shana camp. Walking time 5/6 hours.

Shana to Soi Thangthangkha. The trail again follows the Pachu River, ascending through Pine, Oak and Spruce forests. Lunch will be served near a wooden bridge. The camp is at an altitude of 3800 meters near a stone shelter. Walking time 7/8 hours.

We climb slowly for a while till we reach an army camp. Then we follow the river above tree lines with stunning views of the surrounding peaks. A hot lunch will be served inside a Yak herders camp. We then take an easy walk to Jangothang at an altitude of 4050 meters. The view of Chomolhari (7320 meters) and Jichu Drake (6900 meters) are superb. Both the mountains are still virgin peaks. Walking time 4/5 hours.

We Explore the surrounding areas like Tshophu Lake, visit Yak herders or simply relax.

The trail follows the stream for half hour and crosses the bridge to the right side. We climb up the ridge and enjoy stunning views of Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tshrim Khang Mountains. Wet hen walk through the wide open valley, sometimes coming across herds of Blue Sheep. The climb up to the Nyele la pass at 4700 meters is not too difficult and the view is breathtaking. After the pass is a gradual descend through the valley with beautiful views on all sides. Nearing the camp you will see the Lingshi Dzong perched on top of a hill with commanding views of the valley below. We camp at 4100 meters near a stone shelter. Walking time 6/7 hours.

Today is the most difficult part of the tek, so start early, beginning with a walk opposite the Dzong. We then work our way gradually through the valley until the a steep climb to Yale la pass at 4950 meters the highest point of the trip. You will be rewarded with panoramic views of Mt.Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tshrim Gang, which are simply. After the pass its a long descent to the camp at 3750 meters. Walking time 7/8 hours.

The path follows the Thimchu River descending through rhododendrons, Juniper and Pine forests. The view of the cliff facing rocks and Water Falls are stunning. The trail gradually ascends after 3/4 hours to the ruins of Barshong Dzong, then we reach the camp at 3500 meters. Walking time 5/6 hours.

The path descends for a while joining the Thimchu river and gradually ascending and descending through thick bamboo and pine forests. From Dolemkencho the trail descends all the way to Dodina where the ITT coach will be waiting for your return. Walking time 7/8 hours. Drive 1 and half hour to Thimphu (capital city). Overnight at Hotel.

At morning, stroll around the market and drive 2 hours to Paro. Then, we spend the day with Paro sightseeing. Overnight Kichuresort.

Transfer to airport to fly onward destination

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