CHOMOLHARI TREK

Starting at Drukgyel Dzong, Paro this trek passes through scattered hamlets and farmland into a deep and richly forested valley, which leads to a high alpine pastureland where yak herders graze their animals. The trek offers a taste of the great variety of Bhutanese landscape.

The ideal time for this trek is April to June and September to November.

DAY 01 ARRIVAL AT PARO

Your arrival at the Paro Airport, you will be received by our representative and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 02 - Start off from Paro

Drive through the winding road northward up the Pa Chu to Drugyel Dzong, the ruined fort that once defended this village from Tibetan invasion. Mount Jhomolhari, the sacred summit, reaches skyward beyond the Dzong. This can be viewed on the clear day. On the way back visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse. After lunch you can take a walk up the hill just above the hotel or to the town to stretch your legs for the next day trek, or you can also make a half days excursion to Taktsang Monastery viewpoint.

DAY 03 PARO - SHANA

Drive to Drugyel Dzong where the motor road ends and the trek begins, following the river gently uphill through a narrowing agricultural valley. The total walking distances for the day will be about 17Kms, 5/6hours walk. Your night camp will be just beyond the army post at the altitude of 2,800m.

DAY 04 SHANA - THANGTHANGKHA

Continue uphill through the river valley till to your camp. It narrows and closes in and the trail winds up and down along the drainage. Tonight camp will be in a meadow with stone shelter for trekkers.

DAY 05 THANGTHANGKHA - JANGOTHANG

Today after crossing the army post you will see views of the high ridges and then snow-capped peaks all around. You will also see the Yaks and Yak herder's winter homes. The total distance will will be 19 Kms about 5/6 hours gradual walk. You will settle down to the camp beneath a ruined fortress at the base of Mount Jhomolhari at the altitude of 4,040m.

DAY 06 JANGOTHANG - LINGSHI

the trail will be through the wide Yak pastures up hill for about three hours. You will stop for the lunch beneath the pass. After crossing the pass you will see the Greasy views of Lingshi Dzong as you come down into the Lingshi basin if the weather is clear, Tserim Khang (Long Life Mount.) and its descending glaciers at the north end of the valley can be seen. The distance will be about 19 Kms. 5/6 hours gradual walk. Overnight in camp. Lingshi is at the altitude of 4,150m.

DAY 07 LINGSHI - HALT

During a days halt at Lingshi will make an excursion to Tshokha (Lake) i.e. base camp of Mount Jichu Drake can be done. During the excursion hundreds of blue sheep, musk deer can be seen on the way. Alt.4, 500m, distance 15Kms about 3/4hours.

DAY 08 LINGSHI - SHODU

Today the trail ascends up to the Yalila (4,820m). Good views of mount Jhomolhari, Tserim Gang and Masagang can be seen on the clear day. The distance is about 22 Kms. 7/8 hours walk. Night camp will be at the stone shelter.

DAY 09 SHODU - BARSHONG

The trial follows the Thim-chu (Thimphu River) through the forested rhododendrons and water falls. The trail winds up and down along the river and finally ascends to the ruins of Barshong Dzong. You will cover only about 13 Kms. 3/4 hours walk. The camp will be just below the ruined fortress, in the stone shelter.

DAY 10 BARSHONG - DOLAM KENCHO

The trial will follow the Thimphu River through the forest of thick rhododendrons. The distance will be 11 Kms. 3/4 hours slow walk.

DAY 11 DOLAM DENCHO - THIMPHU

Today the last of your trek through the forest of rhododendrons. The trail winds up and down along the River. The wild animal like lungar can be seen on the trial. The distance is about 14 Kms. 4/5 hours walk. Your transport will be waiting for your arrival at Dodina, where the motorable road ends. Drive to hotel for hot shower and evening at leisure and shopping.

DAY 12 THIMPHU - PARO DEPARTURE

Early morning drive to Paro Airport for your onward departure flight