Jomolhari Trek | Chomolhari Trek Package Cost

For the Nar-Phu valley trek, we need a special permit so; therefore, this is the day for preparing the permit. After your breakfast, our city guide picks you from the hotel with private vehicles and takes to you world heritage site Swayambhunath, (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple, Bauddhanath Stupa and if still time then take to you Kathmandu Durbar Square and back to Hotel with Best and Breakfast plan.

The flight to Bhutan takes you over the great Himalayas, offering the most scintillating scenery of the world's highest glacial peaks. Upon your arrival, a representative from our agency will receive you and transfer to the hotel through the fascinating valley of Paro.

After breakfast drive to Chele la Pass (4000m). From here you can view the Mt. Chomolhari 24,000 ft.), Mt. Tshering Gang (22,700 ft.) and Mt. Jichu Drake (22,300 ft.). Then hike to Kila Gompa, the Nunnery Monastery. This Goemba is nestled in a craggy patch on the mountainside below the Chele la pass and surrounded by numerous huts, perched precariously along the rock face. Kila Goemba is serene homage for 32 Anim (Buddhist nuns) who lead an undisturbed life of religious studies, prayer and meditation. This Goemba is historically significant as a sacred meditation site for renowned saints including Dupthob Chilkarwa, a student of Pelden Drukpa of Kagyupa sect. Then stroll back to the bus to drive back to hotel for overnight.

Drive to Paro visit, Kyichu Lhakhang, built-in 7th century during the reign of first Tibetan king. Afternoon excursion to Taktsang Monastery that takes about 15 minutes drive to the starting point. The hike to Taktsang takes about an hour uphill till the viewpoint. Initially, Guru Rinpoche visited and meditated in the 8th century at this particular site. The Desi Tenzin Rabgye later built the temple in the 17th century. Overnight Hotel.

The trek starts from Drukgyel Dzong at 2580m with a short downhill walk on a wide trail. The trail climbs gently traversing through well-maintained rice terraces and fields of millet. The route later enters an area of apple orchards and forests. Soon the valley widens and you reach the army post of Gunitsawa at 2810m. This is the last stop before Tibet. At 2870m, just beyond Shana Zampa, there are several good camping places in meadows surrounded by trees.

The trail again follows Pa Chu (Paro River), ascending and descending through pine, oak and spruce forests. Hot lunch will be served after crossing the bridge towards the left side of the river. After lunch follow the river climbing up through rhododendron forests and finally crossing the bridge again, reaching to the campsite at the alt. of 3,750m.

The path ascends for while till you reach the army camp. Then follow the river above the tree line enjoying the stunning view of the surrounding peaks. Hot lunch will be served inside a yak herder's camp. A short walk into the valley will take you to the camp at Jangothang at an alt. of 4,040 m. From here, the view of Mt. Chomolhari and Jichu Drake are superb.

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 Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tserimgang. Then walk towards the valley, almost flat for a while, until the climb to the Nyele la pass at an alt. of 4,700m. After the pass it is a gradual descent to the Lingshi camp, enjoying the panoramic view of the peaks and Lingshi Dzong. Camp at the alt. of 4000m.

The trek route climbs towards a small white Chorten on a ridge above the camp then turns south up the deep Mo Chu valley. The trail stays on the West Side of the largely treeless valley, climbing steadily a short distance above Mo Chu. It then crosses the river and climbs steeply for two hours to Yeli La (4820m). From the pass, on a clear day, you can see Chomolhari, Gangchhenta, Tshering Gang and Masang Gang. Descend alongside a stream to a stream to a shelter, and then further downstream to a camp at Shodu (4,100m) a meadow with a Chorten.

At this place, one comes back to the tree line. The path follows Thimphu River, descending through rhododendron, juniper and other alpine forests. The view of the cliff facing rocks and waterfalls is stunning. Hot lunch will be served by the riverside. After lunch the trail gradually ascends to the ruins of Barshong Dzong, reaching the camp at the alt. of 3,600m.

The trail descends gently through a dense forest of rhododendron, birch and conifers, then drops steeply to meet Thimphu Chu. It stays on river left, climbing over ridges and descending to side streams. The trail goes in and out of side valleys above Thimphu Chu, making a long ascent through a forest of conifers and high alt. broadleaf species to a pass at 3,510m. The trail then drops steeply to the river and follow it southward to the road head at Dodona, elevation 2,600m where you will be picked up by us and drive to Thimphu. Overnight at hotel.

Sightseeing includes - Folk and Heritage Museum; Late King's Memorial Stupa; Traditional Hand made Paper Factory; Painting School; Drubthob Lhakhang, Tashichhodzong; the textile museum; Sangay Gang to see Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. National Handicraft Emporium. Evening free walk-in busy Thimphu City.

After breakfast drive to Paro Airport about one and half hours for flight to onward destination in Kathmandu. After arriving in Kathmandu transfer to hotel evening farewell dinner.

Every beautiful journey has its end, and this is the last day of your stay in this beautiful country Nepal and completion of the awesome Bhutan Trek.  You will be taken to Tribhuvan International Airport for departure. There are many beautiful places to visit apart from this amazing trip we welcome you to visit us again and enthralled by wonderful experiences.