The Jhomolhari Trek

Jumolhari trek in Bhutan is the most enchanting adventure trek in the Himalaya. Bhutan Classic trek
Around Jumolhari starts at Paro and end at Doden near Thimpu. The first three days of this trek follow
the Pachhu or Paro river valley to Jangothang base camp from where you will have a stunning view of
7315m Mount Jumolhari, the second highest unclimbed peak in the world, sometimes known as “the
bride of Kangchenjunga”, is a mountain in the Himalayas, straddling the border between Yadong County
of Tibet. The mountain is the source of the Paro Chu (Paro river) which flows from the south side and the
Amo Chu which flows from the north side.
The trail goes through high pasturelands where yak herders graze their animals and Lingzhi, the highest
settlement in the north with a unique mountain culture. Along the way you will have startling views of
Mount Jichu Drake (6989m) and Tshrim Khang (6789m). The next high pass after Lingzhi is the Yele la
pass at 4930m. In the spring Jhomolhari trek becomes more colorful as rhododendrons, azaleas, and
masses of wildflowers carpet the high meadows whereas during fall, rice paddies ripen to a golden
brown. You might also have an opportunity to see the blue sheep, wide variety of birds. This trek is good
for experienced trekkers and the best time to undertake this trek is Apr, May, Sept, Oct and Nov. The trek
offers a taste of great variety of Bhutanese landscape.
rekking in Bhutan is physically demanding because of the distance and abrupt changes in elevation. You
will have to walk 7-9 hours for 15-19 kilometers daily to reach the campsites. But if you have experience
of walking 20-25km a day with a back pack and you do not have history of knee pains on descents it
should not be difficult for you for trekking in Bhutan.
On your arrival day in Kathmandu, You will be received by the representative staff from Himalayan Trails
Trekking & Climbing P Ltd with proper greeting. Then, afterward you will be transferred to hotel, After
time to get refreshed then if you want more information regarding you trip you will meet and transfer to
our office for briefing about your trip .In the evening Himalayan Trails Trekking & Climbing organizes an
authentic Nepali welcome dinner with ethnic cultural entertainment and to know your guide and to talk
about your trip. Next day after Full day Sightseeing in UNESCO listed historical sites such as Kathmandu
Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath(monkey temple), and Pashupatinath in Kathmandu Valley
with experience Tour Guide by private car/van, Stay overnight in Hotel. On day three, we leave
Kathmandu and head for Bhutan. After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to airport from and
then flown to to Paro, Transfer to Hotel After refreshing it’s time for sightseeing in Paro, Where we visit
Ta-Dzong which was originally built as watch tower for the dzong, National Museum of Bhutan, Paro
Dzong or Rimpung Dzong, traditional cantilever bridge, locally known as Nemi Zam. In the evening we
stroll around Paro’s lively town with colorfully painted wooden shops, restaurants and bakeries.
Overnight in hotel. Next day after having breakfast, checking out from Hotel and drive to starting point
and there, we will have little religious ceremonies for good fortune and to get blessing from local deities
to have very successful trip. The trek to Shana starts from Drukgyal Dzong following the Paro River gently
and we pass through the cultivated fields and tiny picturesque villages. The forests are alive with
numerous birds and brightly colored butterflies. Next day after waking 7 to Hour we will reach
Thangthangka, (3610m) a heavily forested area with a few isolated farmhouses.To see your destination
mauntain view you have to passé through Jangothang (4,115m) & Lingshi (4,150m) where you can view
the Mountain Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake and the Tserim Gang, After the pass we descend to Shodu, We will
follow the Thimphu Chhu through a forest of rhododendrons and waterfalls & reach Barshong (3,610m).
We descend down along the Thimphu Chu crossing forests of rhododendrons and green meadows. Our
trail follows the river until we emerge at Dodina in Thimpu after visiting National Memorial Chorten built
in honour of our late third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk and the Dupthop Lhakhang, National Library
House, Folk Heritage museum and Painting Schoo, Bhutanese Paper factory, weaving center, textile museums and then to Handicrafts Emporium our The Jhomolhari Trek ends with the celebration of your
last day trip in Poro.