Chomolhari Trek
15 Days
Trip
Profile: 15 Days Trip
03 Nights in Paro
09 Days Chomolhari Trekking
02 Nights in Thimphu |
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The
well-known Chomolhari Trek into northwestern Bhutan passes scattered
hamlets, forested valleys and
high alpine meadows where Yak herders live in solitude. This
trek beginning from Paro and spending a day at the Chomolhari
base camp at alt. 4090 meter / 13,415 ft. crossing the highest
point of the trek, Nyile La Pass at an elevation of 4890 meters
/ 16,040 ft. will make a turn from Lingshi Dzong to Thimphu
the capital city. During the trek the beauty of the landscape
with Snowcapped Mountains, and valleys dotted with varieties
of alpine flowers, herds of wild animals such as Takin, Blue
Sheep and musk deer are memories that will enchant you forever.
It also includes sightseeing of a day each in the picturesque
Valley of Thimphu and Paro.
ITINERARY:
DAY 01: KATHMANDU
– PARO
Fly from Kathmandu to Paro (2400 meter / 7992 ft) on Druk Air.
. On arrival you will be received by our representative, and
then drive you to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Druk.
DAY 02: SIGHTSEEING
IN PARO
After breakfast, visit the National Museum (Ta Dzong), Paro
Rimpung Dzong, Kyichu Temple and other places of interest. Overnight
at hotel.
DAY 03: DRUKGYAL
DZONG – SHANA ZAMPA, 17Kms, 5-6 hours.
After early breakfast we will drive to the ruins of Drukgyal
Dzong (2,580m / 8,591 ft) 16 Kms from Paro town. Explore the
ramparts, village and on a clear day experience the spectacular
view of Mt. Chomolhari (7,314 m / 23990ft). The trek starts
from here Your overnight camp will be at Shana Zampa, Alt 2,870
m /9,557 ft, Overnight at camp.
DAY 04: SHANA
ZAMPA – THANGTHANGKHA,22 Kms, 6-7 hours.
The trail continues its gradual climb alongside the Paro Chhu
through conifers and rhododendron entering into Jigme Dorji
National Park. Your camp for tonight will be at Thangthangkha,
elevation 3,630 m /12,088 ft.
DAY 05: THANGTHANGKHA
– JANGOTHANG, 5-6 hours.
This is not a long day, but there is 450 m /1,498 ft elevation
gain, and you will be comfortably worn out when you reach camp.
Your camp will be at Jangothang, Chomolhari base camp, alt.
4,090 m /13,415 ft.
DAY 06: JANGOTHANG
A day halt & exploration in Jangothang.Trek up to Tsophu
Lake for trout fishing or there is stupendous day-hike in three
directions-Chomolhari and its subsidiary is directly west, Jichu
Drake to the north, un-climbed summits and ridges to the east.
 DAY
07: JANGOTHANG – LINGSHI, 18 Kms, 5-6 hours
Wide Yak pastures on the way up and down the pass, great views
of Lingshi Dzong as you come down into the Lingshi basin. If
the weather is clear Mt. Tserim Gang (6789m / 22268ft) and it's
descending glaciers at the north end of the valley can be vividly
seen. Today, the highest point you will be crossing is the Nyile
La Pass, alt. 4890m/16050ft). The camp is at 4010 m / 13,153
ft, near a large stone community hall that is used by both Bhutanese
travelers and trekking groups.
DAY 08: LINGSHI,
Halt at Lingshi. Today, you make an excursion to a lake near
Tserim Kang base camp. During the hike, you will encounter blue
sheep and musk deer. It is very important that you rest as much
as you could for the following strenuous trek day.
DAY 09: LINGSHI
- SHODU, 22 Kms, 8-9 hours.
Today you have to start early because it is tiring and long
journey. It is two minimum of two hours of steep climb to Yeli
La pass (4,820 m / 16,051 ft. From the pass, on a clear day,
you can see Mt. Chomolhari, Mt. Gangchenta , Mt. Tserim Kang
and Masang Kang. Descend along side a stream to a shelter, then
further downstream to your camp at Shodu (4110 m /13,481ft.),
a meadow with a Chorten.
DAY 10: SHODU
- BARSHONG, 16 Kms, 5-6 hours.
The trail winds up and down gently, along the Thimphu Chhu through
a steep walled canyon with cliffs to the north and a cypress
forest to the south. The route crosses the river six times on
bridges built of huge logs, eventually ending up on the left
bank. It makes a gradual climb for one hour to Barshong, where
there is community hall and the ruins of a small Dzong. The
designated camp is just below the ruins at 3680 m / 12,254 ft.
DAY 11: BARSHONG
– DOLAM KENCHO, 15 Kms, 5-6 hours.
The trail descends gently through a dense forest of rhododendron,
birch and conifers, then drops steeply to meet the Thimphu Chhu.
It stays on river left, climbing over ridges and descending
to side streams. It traverses steep cliffs to Dolam Kencho,
a camp among pastureland at 3430 m / 11,422 ft.
DAY 12: DOLAM
KENCHO – THIMPHU, 8 Kms, 3 hours.
The trail goes in and out of side valleys above the Thimphu
Chhu, making a long ascent through a forest of conifers and
high altitude broadleaf species to a pass at 3510 m / 11,688
ft. The trail then drops steeply to the river and follows it
southward to the road head at Dodina, elevation 2600 m /8,658
ft, just opposite the bridge that leads to Cheri Gompa. Drive
to Thimphu 2500m /8200 ft. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 13: SIGHTSEEING
IN THIMPHU
The day begins with visits to the Memorial Chorten, Dupthop
Lhakhang ( Monastery for the nuns), National Library, painting
school, Indigenous Hospital, Royal traditional silver smiths,
Bhutanese traditional paper factory and other places of interest.
Evening Drive to Paro. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 14: THIMPHU
- PARO
In the morning you will witness the Folk and Mask Dance performed
by the Royal Dance Academy. Lunch at Druk Hotel. After lunch,
drive to Paro. O/N in Paro.
DAY 15: PARO
- KATHMANDU
After breakfast, you are free as your own before your departure
to Kathmandu.
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