15 Days

$3,800
Per Person

  • Moderate
  • Tour
  • Nepal

Overview

This Jumolhari Trek with Cultural Tour leads your way to close views of the 10th highest peak - Jomalhari (7315 m). As we pass through two main high passes from Jangothang, we get the stunning views of the sacred Mount Jomlahari.

Some of the trails are a bit challenging where we will reach the maximum altitude of 4155 meters. This trek is known as classic trek and also named as Chomalhari trek which is one of the popular trekking in Bhutan. Plus this tour rewards you to explore the rich culture and visit the well-known landmarks like several Dzongs, monasteries, heritage museums, memorial chortens, hike to the Taktsang monastery and many other spots.

Likewise, during our trekking, we will also be crossing many dispersed settlements and vegetation land heading through deep forests leading to the high alpine pastureland where we get to observe the yak herders.

This tour starts from with a scenic airstrip to Paro and here we visit the Rinpung Dzong and other few heritage sites. The next day, we hike to the Taktsang monastery (also called as Tiger Nest Monastery) which is one of the famed monasteries of Bhutan located on a high cliff.

The next day we will be trekking through various terraced fields, pine, oak, spruce forests following the Parochu River and as ascending and descending through the various forest, crossing several bridges - we reach Jangothang. From this place, we get to view the splendid views of the sacred mountain Mount Chomolhari. At the point of Jangothang, we will be acclimatizing and next, we trek to Lingshi passing Ngye La pass.

Next, we trek to Shodu passing chorten. On the trails, as we pass Yeli La pass, we get the panoramic views of Mount Chomolhari and following the Thimpu River and passing many forests, we reach Barshong, then to Dolamkencho and finally, our trekking ends at Dodena. From here, we drive to Thimpu, explore landmarks of Thimpu, then drive to Punakha and lastly roam and explore Paro.

The ideal month to do this trek is from April to June and from September to November. This trekking is not that challenging, so even the novice trekkers can attempt this. For more information about this trek, please feel free to email or contact us.

Here we list tour detailed itinerary for Bhutan Jomlahari with Cultural Tour:

Detail Itinerary

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DAY 01: Arrival and sightseeing in Paro (2,250m/7,382ft)

Throughout your flight to Bhutan you will be enjoying magnificence view of the Himalayas plus with the sacred peaks of Bhutan Jumolhari and the Jichu Drake peak. When you arrive at Bhutan airport our representative from the Accent Himalaya will welcome you and drive us to the hotel. Afterwards we will be visiting Ringpung Dzong which was constructed in 1646. After that we will be visiting Kichu Lhankhang the prehistoric temple of Bhutan. We will spend our night in Paro.

  • Meal: Lunch and Welcome Dinner
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Day 02: Acclimatization hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (3,180m/10,430 ft)

Today after breakfast we will be hiking to the most prominent monastery of Bhutan known as Taktsang monastery which is also identified as Tiger nest monastery. This monastery is located at the 3180 meter at the high cliff which is 900 meter over from the Paro valley. It is believed that the Buddhism spiritual master Guru Rimpoche had flown on the back of the tigress back to meditate into the cave which now called as Taktsang which means the tiger nest. We will have lunch at the restaurant which is located midway up to the mountain. After having our lunch and exploring the monastery in depth we will retrace down to the valley and we will retrace back to Paro. We will be spending our night in Paro.

  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 03: Trek starts: Paro to Shana (2,870m/9,413ft): 17km, 5-6 hours

We will begin our trek from Drugyal Dzong at the altitude of 2580 meter and we will be trekking all the way via downhill after that we will ascend slowly via well preserve rice and millet fields. After that we will be entering forest and apple orchards. Continuing our trek we will reach at army post and after a few while trekking we will reach at Shana Zampa fully bounded by huge trees where we will be setting our camp. We will spend our night in camp.

  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 04: Shana to SioThangkha (3,750m/12,300ft): 20km, 6-7 hours

Today we will trek following the Pa Chu which means Paro River and climbing and descending for a short time via pine, spruce and oak forests. We will then cross the bridge and head to the left- side of river. Then we will have lunch and continue our trek following the river and ascend via rhododendron forests. Once again we will be crossing the bridge and finally we will reach at our campsite. We will spend our night in camp.

  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 05: SioThangkha to Jangothang (4,040m/13,251ft): 19km, 5-6 hours

Today we will ascend for a moment unless we arrive at army camp and from here we continue our trek following the Paro River enjoying the breathtaking view of snow capped peaks. We will have our lunch at yak herder camp. After few moments of trekking we will reach at our camp site at Jangothang and from this camp site one can get the marvelous view of mount Jomolhari and the Jichu drake peak. We will spend our night in camp.

  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 06: Jangothang: Rest Day

Today we will be taking rest as well as adapting the altitude but instead of staying still we will be hiking up to the valley and we will hike at least 3-4 hours as we hike up to the ridge we will get the excellent view of the Jichu Drake peak or we can even hike to the Tshophu a beautiful tranquil lake with a fine supply of brown trout. We will spend our night in camp.

  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 07: Jangothang to Lingshi (4,000m/13,120ft): 19 km, 6-7 hours

Today we will be following a stream and then ascend a ridge and from the ridge one get the stunning view of mount Chomolhari, TsheringGang and Jichu Drake peak. Then we will move to the valley and after that we will ascend Ngye La pass which is at 4700 meter. Later we will be crossing the pass and descend down to Lingshi and enjoy a picturesque view of Lingshi Dzong and several peaks. We will spend our night in Lingshi.

  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 08: Lingshi to Shodu (4,100m/13,450ft): 22km, 8-9 hours

The Layagasa path leaves the jumolhari trek here and we will ascend up to the tiny white color Chorten- stupa and then turn to the south alongside the Mo Chhu River. After that we will be crossing the pass named Yeli la pass which is at 4820 meter and from here one can relish striking view of several mountain named Jumolhari, Masang Gang, Ta Tsehering and Ganchen. We will then descend towards our camp. We will spend our night in Shodu.

  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 09: Shodu to Barshong (3,600m/11,810ft): 16km, 6-7 hours

Following the Thimphu River and descending down via alpine, rhododendron and juniper forests. During our trail we will get the spectacular view of cascading waterfall and high cliff. We will be having our lunch close to the river. After that we will climb to reach at Barshong Dzong. We will be spending our night in Barshong.

  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 10: Barshong to DolamKencho (3,600m/11,810ft): 15km, 5-6 hours

Today we will descend via lush birch, conifer and rhododendron forests until we reach at Thimpu River. We will then hike alongside the river and ascending high ridges and descending down near to the river. Then we will cross steep cliff towards Dolam Kencho. We will spend our night in Dolam Kencho.

  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 11: DolamKencho to Thimphu (2,350m/7,710ft): 8km, 3 hours: Trek ends

We will be hiking on steep as well as winding path towards Thimpu River and head to south to reach at Dodena. From here we can observe our vehicles waiting for us and then our drive will drive us to hotel of Thimpu. Later in evening we will be wandering around the Thimpu streets and get familiar with the local people and their lifestyles. We will spend our night in Thimpu.

  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 12: Sightseeing in Thimpu

Today in the morning after breakfast we will visit some of the landmarks of Thimpu where we will first visit and explore the nunnery temple, mini zoo of Thimpu and radio tower and from here we will be rewarded with striking view of Thimpu Dzong and Thimpu valley. After that we will be having our lunch and visit traditional national institute of medicine center, museum, traditional painting school, tashi Cho Dzong and paper factory. As some of the landmarks are closed during weekends so if reach during the weekends we will then explore the Thimpu markets. We will spend our night in Thimpu.

  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 13: Thimphu to Punakha (1,250m/4,100ft): 76 km, 2 - 3 hours

Today after breakfast we will be visiting memorial chorten constructed in the memory of the late third king who ruled the country from 1952- 1972. Then we will have lunch and continuing our drive to Punakha through Dochu La Pass which is at 3100 meter. Then we will descend via superb rhododendron and pine forest and head to the rice fields alongside the river banks. We will spend our night in Punakha.

  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 14: Punakha to Paro: 130 km, 4 hours

Today we will be exploring Punakha by visiting Punakha Dzong which showcases Bhutanese typical architecture and this beautiful Dzong is constructed in 1637- 1638 and it is also the Bhutan second largest Dzong and second ancient.  After exploring the Dzong we will drive to Paro through Dochu La Pass and then we will stop and visit the Chimi Lhakhang temple after that continue our drive towards Paro as for the lunch we will stop at Thimpu. We will spend our night in Thimpu.

  • Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Farewell Dinner
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Day 15: Final Departure

Today it is time to say goodbye to this tiny Himalayan kingdom and after the breakfast we will be heading to the airport as our representative from the Accent Himalaya will be dropping you at the airport three hours earlier than your flight schedule.

  • Meal: Breakfast