Bhutan Tsenden Travel

Jumolhari Trek

(14nighs/15days)

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 20.9pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#505E29;text-transform:uppercase; border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-IN">JOMOLHARI TREK<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#4E4E4E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-IN"> <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#4E4E4E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-IN">With altitude differences of 2,500m and nearly 5,000m it offers a wide range of landscapes, fauna and flora. The highlight of this trek is the spectacular view of Mount Jomolhari from Jomolhari Basecamp (Jangothang). It is Nine Days Trek.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Day 1: Arrival Paro<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#2E3417;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-IN">Pick up from Paro Interational Airport (2280m) and drop to hotel. If time is available, visit Paro town in the afternoon.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Day 2: Paro Sightseeing<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#2E3417;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-IN">After breakfast, visit the National Museum housed in the Ta-Dzong which was built in 1656 and served as the watch tower of Paro Dzong in the past. Visit Paro Dzong, also called the Rinchen Phug Dzong, which means fortress on a heap of Jewels. Paro Dzong is one of the most impressive and well-known dzongs of Bhutan and was built in 1644. After lunch in town, proceed towards Drukgyel Dzong, 14 kilometres from the Paro town. Also known as the fortress of victory Drukgyel Dzong was built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1649 to commemorate the victory over Tibetan invaders in 1644. Overnight at Hotel.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-IN"> <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-IN">Day 3: Takshang Sightseeing<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#2E3417;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-IN">After breakfast, drive for about eight kilometres north of Paro town to visit Bhutan's most well known monastery, Taktshang or Tiger's Lair perched on a cliff 900 metres above the valley floor. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche, who brought Buddhism to Bhutan in the eighth century flew to Taktshang on a tigress and mediated for three months. The trek to the monastery and back takes about four hours. Lunch will be served in the cafeteria near the monastery. Afternoon prepare for the Jomolhari Trek.<o:p></o:p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="90%" style="width: 90%; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in">  <o:p></o:p> Day 4: Paro-Gunitsawa Village – Sharna Zampa  <o:p></o:p> 40mins, 80 m descent, camp altitude 2,850 m.<o:p></o:p> Drive from Paro to Gunitsawa. This trek begins at Gunitsawa Village where you pass the army post. The campsite is on the opposite side of the river, not far from Gunitsawa.<o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 14.25pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#4E4E4E;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-IN"> <o:p></o:p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="90%" style="width: 90%; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in">    <o:p></o:p> Day 5: Sharna Zampa - Thangthangkha  <o:p></o:p> Distance 22 km, 7-8 hours,  770 m ascent, 10 m descent, camp altitude 3,610 m.<o:p></o:p> On this long day, the trail continues with lots of small ups and downs. After going uphill through the river valley the valley finally narrows gradually to a mere path which descends to a meadow where a camp will be set up. From here, if weather permits, you will have the first great view of Mt. Jomolhari.<o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 14.25pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#4E4E4E;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-IN"> <o:p></o:p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="90%" style="width: 90%; margin-left: -4.5pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> <tbody><tr> <td width="100%" valign="top" style="width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"> Day 6: Thangthangkha – Jangothang  <o:p></o:p> Distance 19 km, 5-6 hours, 480 m ascent, camp altitude 4,080 m.<o:p></o:p> If you did not see Mt. Jomolhari the previous evening, you will still have a chance to get a great view early this morning. This morning the trek continues up the Paro Chhu valley which widens into patches of alpine meadow and scanty growths of forest. You will cross an army checkpoint along the way and enjoy a spectacular view of high mountain ridges and snow-capped peaks. In this area yaks and their herder’s homes become a regular feature of the landscape. Passing the villages Soe, Takethang and Dangochang is another asset on this day. After reaching Jangothang, one of the most beautiful campsites of the Himalayas, you will again have a spectacular view of Mount Jomolhari.<o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 14.25pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#4E4E4E;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-IN"> <o:p></o:p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="90%" style="width: 90%; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"> Day 7: Jangothang Halt  <o:p></o:p> The rest day in Jangothang provides plenty of possibilities for day hikes with great views of lakes and snow capped mountains such as Jomolhari and Jichu Drake. There are good chances to spot some blue sheep on the upper slopes of the valley. Jangothang is a perfect environment for your acclimatization. You can also trek up to Tosoh or hike around the area. There are good short hiking trails in three directions. Jomolhari and its subsidiary mountain chains lie directly west, Jichu Drake to the north and there are a number of unclimbed peaks to the east.<o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 14.25pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#4E4E4E;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-IN"> <o:p></o:p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="90%" style="width: 90%; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in">  <o:p></o:p> Day 8: Jangothang – Lingshi  <o:p></o:p> Distance 16km, six to seven hours, 810m ascent, 1,090m descent, camp altitude 3,800m.<o:p></o:p> The trail leads to a last settlement in the valley and drops to the Paro Chhu. Passing the lake of Tshophu (4,380m) you will climb up steeply to Bhonte La pass at 4,890 m, the highest point of this trek route. Reaching the Dhumzo Chhu river, you trek downstream passing the few houses of Soi Yaktsa (Dhumzo) to arrive at your camp soon after.<o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 14.25pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#4E4E4E;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-IN"> <o:p></o:p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="90%" style="width: 90%; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in">  <o:p></o:p> Day 9: Lingshi – Shodu  <o:p></o:p> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-IN">Distance 22km, eight to nine hours, 940m ascent, 920m descent, camp altitude 4,080m.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-IN">The trail climbs up to the Yelila pass at an altitude of 4,930m. From the pass, on a clear day you will get an excellent view of Jumolhari, Tserimgang and Masanggang. The trek from the pass to the campsite at Shodu is a steep downhill.<o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in">  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Day 10: Shodu – Barshong   <o:p></o:p> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-IN">Distance 16km, five to six hours, 250m ascent, 670m descent, camp altitude 3,710m.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-IN">The trail follows the Thimphu Chhu through rhododendron forests, past beautiful waterfalls along the way. The valley narrows till the path takes to the slopes and gradually ascends to the ruins of Barshong Dzong.<o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 14.25pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#4E4E4E;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-IN"> <o:p></o:p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="90%" style="width: 90%; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"> Day 11: Barshong – Dolam Kencho  <o:p></o:p> Distance 15km, four to six hours, 290m ascent, 640m descent, camp altitude 3,320m.<o:p></o:p> The trail descends down to the Thimphu Chhu river valley, through dense forests of rhododendron, birch, conifer, maples and bamboos and then ascends to pasture lands. The camp is in a meadow.<o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 14.25pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#4E4E4E;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-IN"> <o:p></o:p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="90%" style="width: 90%; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"> Day 12: Dolam Kencho – Dodena- Thimphu  <o:p></o:p> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-IN">Distance 8km, three to four hours, 500m ascent, 930m descent.<o:p></o:p> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-IN"> <o:p></o:p> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Segoe UI","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-IN">The trail continues through forested areas winding up and down and through a small pass. Langurs (monkeys) can be seen along the way. In Dodena, you will exit the Jigme Dorji National Park and reach the road head next to a impressive cantilever bridge. Drive to Thimphu.<o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">  <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Day 13:Thimphu Sightseeing<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#2E3417;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-IN">Sightseeing in Thimphu (2320m) includes visits to : National Library which was established in 1967 and has many ancient Dzongkha and Tibetan texts);Painting School or the National Institute for Zorig Chusum (the 13 traditional arts and crafts like painting, woodcarving, embroidery and statue making); National Memorial Chorten which was built in 1974 in memory of the third King of Bhutan; Buddha Point, the largest Buddha Statue; Tashichhodzong the seat of the government of Bhutan. It houses the secretariat, the Throne Room, His Majesty's secretariat, the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs and the Ministry of Finance. If the sightseeing falls on the weekend, you can visit Thimphu's open vegetable market where farmers from the nearby regions gather to sell their produce. Evening is set aside for shopping in town.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-IN">Day 14: Thimphu to Dochula- Thimphu. Lunch in Thimphu. Thimphu to Paro<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#2E3417;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-IN">The journey starts after the breakfast to Dochula (3140) about 23 kilometres from Thimphu. On a clear day it offers spectacular views of the Bhutan Himalaya. After Tea/Coffee in the Dochula Cafeteria return to Thimphu for Lunch and continue to Paro. Overnight halt in Paro.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Day 15: Departure<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 20.9pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#2E3417;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-IN">Our representative will see you off at Paro International Airport.<o:p></o:p>

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