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Jumolhari Round Trek |
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It is a classic 9-day Trek
starting from (Drugyal Dzong) Paro and end at Dodena
near Thimphu. The route passes through two high
passes from Jangothang. The views of Jumolhari
mountain (7314 M) from Jangothang is spectacular The
Trek is strenuous and is very popular. The highest
point is 4115 M. |
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| DURATION: |
11 Days and 10 Nights |
| PLACES COVERED: |
Paro, Shana, Thangthangka, Jangothang,
Lingshi, Shodu, Barshong,Dolamkencho |
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TRIP DETAILS |
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What is Included:
• Service of English speaking guides, arrival and
departure transfer, vehicles, full tour services.
• All prevailing taxes like luxury taxes and
boarding taxes and meals in all hotels.
• Road taxes, toll taxes, driver’s allowances,
parking etc.
• Boarding and meals with breakfast, lunch and
dinners at luxury hotels while during the tour.
While during trek boarding and meals in camps and
mountain lodges. All the meals include breakfast
lunch and dinner.
What is not included:
• Any items of personal nature like walking sticks,
clothings, sleeping bags, prescribed medicines,
alcoholic drinks, phone calls, laundry, additional
meals, passport and visas, flight and airport
charges, excess baggage, insurances, vaccinations,
inner line permits or special permits.
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Jumolhari Round Trek
Duration: 11 Days 10 Nights |
| Day 01: |
Arrival at Paro: Upon
arrival at Paro airport, received by
representative of Bhutan Ever Green Tours &
Treks and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and
overnight at the hotel in Paro. |
| Day 02: |
Paro – Shana (Start of
Trek): Our trek to Shana starts at Drukgyal
Dzong following the Paro river and we pass
cultivated fields and tiny webpicturesque
villages. The forests are alive with
numerous birds and brightly coloured
butterflies. Overnight at camp Shana.
Altitude 2,820 m;Distance 14 Km; Time 5 - 6
hours. Overnight in Camp. |
| Day 03: |
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.
Altitude 3610 m; Distance 21 Km; Time 7 - 8
hours. Overnight in Camp. |
| Day 04: |
Thangthangka – Jangothang:
In the morning after 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. Lunch will be served in one of
these huts. 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. Altitude 4,115 m;
Distance 15 Km; Time 5 - 6 hours. Overnight
in Camp. |
| Day 05: |
Jangothang: Rest day at Jangothang, enjoy
the superb view all around. Overnight in
Camp. |
| Day 06: |
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. Camp altitude is 4000 meters.
Walking time 7-8 hours. Overnight in Camp. |
| Day 07: |
Lingshi – Shodu: 8 hrs
walk. The trail today climbs to Yalila Pass
(4820 m), from where on a clear day,
impressive views of Mount Jumolhari, Tserim
Kang and Masagang can be seen. Overnight in
Camp. |
| Day 08: |
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.
Hot lunch will be served by the riverside.
After lunch the trail gradually ascends to
the ruins of the Barshong dzong, reaching
the camp at the altitude 3600 meters.
Walking time 6-7 hours. Overnight in Camp. |
| Day 09: |
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 at the altitude of 3600meters. Walking
time 5-6 hours. Overnight in Camp. |
| Day 10: |
Dolamkencho – Dodena –
Thimphu: The path descends through bamboo
forests all the way to Dolamkencho, finally
joining Thimphu River again. Arrive at
Dodena where you will be picked up for the
drive to Thimphu (15 km). Overnight at the
hotel. In the evening drive to Paro. Dinner
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Overnight in Hotel at Paro. |
| Day 11: |
Departure: Early morning,
drive to the airport and farewell. |
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