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Jumolhari Trek (Round Trek)

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Jumolhari Trek (Round Trek)

Duration: 13 nights / 14 days.

Best Months to do this Trek: March – June, September – 2nd Week of December

Day 01 Arrival at Paro 2280 meters:

  • In the Paro airport, you will be received by the Representative from Yak Adventure Travel,
  • After lunch, visit Rimpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The Dzong presently houses administrative offices,
  • Visit the Ta dzong, an ancient watchtower, which has been since 1967, the National Museum of Bhutan

Day 02 Paro sightseeing – Hike to Taktsang Monastery (The Tiger’s Nest):

  • After breakfast, excursion to Taktsang Monastery (The Tiger’s Nest). Then visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest and most sacred monasteries dating from the introductionof Buddhism in the 8th century,
  • Drive to the ruins of Drukgyel dzong, the dzong name’s means indeed “The Victorious Druk”.

Day 03 Paro – Shana (Start of Trek):

  • Our trek to Shana starts at Drukgyal Dzong at 2580 meters following the Paro river and we pass cultivated fields and tiny picturesque villages.
  • The forests are alive with numerous birds and brightly coloured butterflies. Overnight at camp Shana.

 Day 04. Shana – Thangthangka:

  • The trail follows the river through a heavily forested area with a few isolated farmhouses.
  • It narrows and closes in and the trail winds up and down along the drainage.
  • We pass a junction enroute, where another path leads north over the Tremo La to Tibet.
  • Camp is in a meadow with a stone shelter.

 Day 05 Thangthangka – Jangothang:

  • We passing a small army post, the trail slowly leaves the forest line and gradually climbs into a beautiful valley, passing Tegethang, a winter home of yak herdsmen.
  •  Lots of yaks will be seen today before we arrive at the Jhomolhari base camp (4,115 m).
  • High mountains overlook the camp and visible nearby are the ruins of an old fortress used to guard Bhutan against Tibetan invasions.

Day 06 Jangothang:

Rest day at Jangothang, enjoy the superb view all around.

For Day hikes, you have 3 options on this day at Jangothang.

  1. Hike to Jumolhari Glacier which is around 4 ½ hours (Back and forth)
  2. Hike to Jichu Drake Glacier which is around 3 hours (Back and Forth).

3. Walk up the mountain between Jumolhari and Jichu Drake, the summit is at 5200      meters with a great view of both the mountains. This is 8 hours (Back and forth).

Day 07 Jangothang – Lingshi:

  • The trail follows the stream for half an hour and crosses the bridge to the right side.
  • Start the climb up to the first ridge with a breathtaking view of Jumolhari, JichuDrakey and Tsrim Ghang.
  •  Then walk towards the valley, almost flat for a while, until the climb to the Nyeley la pass at an altitude of 4,700 meters.
  • After the pass it’s a gradual descent to the Lingshi camp, enjoying the panorama view of the peaks and Lingshi dzong.

Day 08 Lingshi – Shodu:

  • The trail today climbs to Yalila Pass (4930 m), from where on a clear day, impressive views of Mount Jumolhari, Tserim Kang and Masagang can be seen.
  • Dinner and over night in Camp.

 Day 09 Shodu – Barshong:

  • This is the place where one comes back to the tree line.
  • The path follows the Thimphu River, descending through rhododendron, juniper and other alpine forest.
  • The view of the cliff facing rocks and waterfalls are stunning.
  • After lunch the trail gradually ascends to the ruins of the Barshong dzong, reaching the camp.

 Day 10 Barshong – Dolamkencho:

  • The road descends through alpine forest and we once again join Thimphu river for a while.
  • After lunch climb up to Dolamkencho camp

 Day 11 Dolamkencho – Dodena – Thimphu:

  • The path descends through bamboo forests finally joining Thimphu River again.
  • Arrive at Dodena where you will be picked up for the drive to Thimphu.
  • Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 12 Thimphu sightseeing:

  • Visit to the National Memorial Chorten (1974) built in honour of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk,
  •  The Dupthop Lhakhang one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan.
  • Visit the National Library, stocked with ancient Buddhist manuscripts,
  • The Painting School where traditional art is still kept alive through instructions in the art of painting Thangkas (sacred Buddhist religious scrolls).
  • The Traditional Medicine Institute where medicines are prepared according to ancient practices,
  • Lungtenzampa to observe the Royal silver smiths and Bhutanese paper factory at work.
  • The Tashichho Dzong,
  • Handicrafts Emporium followed by shopping for souvenirs in the shops of Thimphu.

Day 13 Thimphu- Punakha – Thimphu: (72 Kms, 2 hours drive).

  • After breakfast, Drive to Punakha via Dochula pass.
  • While at Punakha, visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and is situated between Pho Chu (Male river) and Mo Chu (Female river).

 Day 14 Thimphu – Paro Airport (Departure):

  • Early morning, drive to the airport and farewell