Bhutan Chomolhari trekking
Bhutan Chomolhari trekking is one of the most popular trekking in Bhutan. Bhutan Chomolhari trek offers a taste of the great variety of Bhutanese landscape & monasteries. Chomolhari base camp trekking tour is very little tourist traffic on the pristine trekking routes in Bhutan. Bhutan Chomolhari trek follow the crystal clear trout rich upstream trail of Paro Chu, along the verdant rhododendron canopied forests and salubrious green alpine meadows. Mt. Chomolhari stands at a magnificent 7,314 m, with age old frontier forts and sprawling yak pastures in its foreground. Bhutan Chomolhari treks an exposure of magnificent landscapes, rural community engraved with outstanding culture as well as close view of amazing peaks. The wide variety of vegetation with rare species of animals like blue sheep and others are the chief exposure of the Chomolhari trek.
Bhutan Chomolhari trek introduce to the splendor of the range of classic Himalayan culture, people and landscape in Bhutan as well as you will see lushness of the foothills with wonderful subtropical, sub alpine and higher altitude alpine landscapes. Walking past old fortresses, villages, monasteries, and terraced fields of paddy and barley is a lesson in the everyday lives of ordinary rural Bhutanese, in all its richness and difficulty. The sky -piercing peaks, thunderous waterfalls, turquoise lakes and streams, rolling meadows filled with wildflowers, remote yak herders villages, and forests of rhododendrons, pine, juniper and fir provide the backdrop for this inspiring and challenging adventure trip in Bhutan. Chomolhari trekking tour is challening trekking thus good physical fitness is esssential . Minimum two weeks holidays required trekking in Chomolhari base camp . We Himalaya Journey Trekking generate Bhutan Chomolhari trek itinerary as below mentioned but trip plan may change or extend as per travelers holiday schedule.
Chomolhari base camp trekking Starting Drugyel Dzong, we pass through scattered hamlets and farmland, into a deep and richly forested valley, which leads to a high alpine pastureland where yak herders graze their animals. Our highest camp, beside a clear lake, beneath the 10,000 ft. high East Face of Chomolhari, is in as magnificent a location as you could ever wish to find. Since Bhutan trekking trail has been open Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition arrange all type of Bhutan trekking according to clients desire and holiday schedule. Bhutan Chomolhari trekking cost is depend on the group size and choice of the destination but minimum two person required for this trip. Bhutan Chomolhari trekking permit is required and issue through local Bhutan travel agencies.
Bhutan Chomolhari trekking itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive Paro
On arrival at Paro airport, you will be met by Himalaya Journey Treks & expedition's representative and transferred to your hotel after completion of arrival formalities. Evening visit to Paro market and town. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 02: Paro
Morning visit to Ta Dzong, built in 1651 as a watchtower and in 1968 inaugurated as Bhutan's National Museum. The collection includes art, relics, religious thangkha paintings, postage stamps, coins and handicrafts, as well as a small natural history collection. Below Ta Dzong is Rinpung Dzong ( Paro Dzong), "the fortress of the heap of jewels", built in 1646, and now housing the offices of the district administration and Paro's monk body.
In the afternoon, visit Kyichu Lhakhang. Built by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century, it is one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of Bhutan. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 03: Paro excursion trip
After breakfast, Himalaya Journey Trekking tour guide take to you one of the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery. This one of the beautiful monastery of Bhutan. overnight at Paro
Day 04: Paro - Shana (17km, 5-6 hours)
The trek starts from Drukgyel Dzong (2,580m) with a short downhill walk on a wide trail. The trail then climbs gently through well maintained rice terraces and fields of millet. Later on we come to apple orchards and forests. Soon the valley widens, and we reach the army post of Gunitsawa (2,810m). This is the last stop before Tibet. We continue upwards to just beyond Sharma Zampa (2,870), where there are several good camping places in meadows surrounded by trees.
Day 05: Shana - Soi Thangthangkha (20km, 7-8 hours)
The trail again follows the Pa Chu (Paro river), ascending and descending through pine, oak and spruce forests. After crossing a bridge to the left bank of the river, we stop for a hot lunch. Then we continue along the river, climbing upwards through rhododendron forests, and crossing the river once more before reaching our campsite (3,750m).
Day 06: Soi Thangthangka - Jangothang (19km, 7-8 hours)
The path ascends for a while until we reach the army camp. We then follow the river above the tree line, enjoying stunning view of the surrounding peaks. Hot lunch is served at a yak herder's camp. A short walk from here into the valley takes us to our campsite at Jangothang (4,040 m). From here, the view of Chomolhari and Jichu Drake are superb.
Day 07: Jangothang - Lingshi (18km, 7-8 hours)
The trail follows the stream for half an hour and crosses the bridge to the right bank. We now start our climb up to the first ridge, enjoying breathtaking view of Chamolhari, Jichu Drake and Tserimgang. The trail then takes us across a fairly level valley floor until the climb up to Nyele-la pass (4,700m). We descend gradually from the pass to our camp site at Lingshi (4,000m), enjoying a panoramic view of the mountain peaks and Lingshi Dzong as we walk.
Day 08: Lingshi - Shodu (22km, 8-9 hours)
The Laya-Gasa route leaves the Chomolhari trek route here. Our trail climbs up 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 this largely treeless valley, climbing steadily a short distance above the Mo Chu. It then crosses the river, and climbs steeply for two hours to Yeli-la (4,820m). On a clear day you can see Chomolhari, Gangchenta, Tserimgang and Masagang from this pass. Descend alongside a stream to a rock shelter in the cliff face, and then continue on downstream till reaching Shodu (4,100m), where we camp in a meadow with a chorten in it.
Day 09: Shodu - Barshong (16km, 6/-7 hours)
We are now back at the tree line, and our path follows the course of the Thimpu Chu, descending through rhododendron, juniper and mixed alpine forests. There are stunning views of rocky cliff faces and waterfalls along the way. We stop at the riverside for a hot lunch. Then the trail takes us gradually upwards to the ruins of Barshong Dzong (3,600m), near which we camp for the night.
Day 10: Barshong - Dolam Kencho (15km, 5-6 hours)
The trail decends gently through a dense forest of rhodendron, birch and conifers, then drops steeply to meet the Thimpu Chu. The trail runs along the left bank of the river, climbing over ridges and descending into gullies where side streams run down into the river. The final stage of the trail climbs around a cliff face high above the Thimphu Chu, coming out onto pastureland where we camp for the night at 3,600m.
Day 11: Dolam Kencho - Dodena - Thimpu (8km, 3 hours)
The trail winds in and out of side valleys above the Thimpu Chu, making a long ascent through a forest of conifers and high altitude broadleaf species to a pass at 3,510m. The trail then drops steeply down to the river, following it southward to the road head at Dodena (2,600m). Norbu Bhutan Travel transport meets us here, and we drive to Thimpu. Overnight at hotel in Thimpu.
Day 12: Thimpu - Paro
Full day of sightseeing in Thimpu valley visiting the following, as time permits:
National Memorial Chorten; Tashichhodzong (‘the fortress of the glorious religion'); National Library; Institute for Zorig Chusum (Bhutanese arts and crafts school); National Institute of Traditional Medicine ( outside only ); Handicrafts Emporium.
Evening drive to Paro. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 13: Paro Depart
After breakfast, drive to Paro airport for flight to onward destination either fly to Kathmandu / Bangkok or Delhi
Bhutan Chomolhari trekking cost:
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Service includes:-
- Airport pick up and transfer to hotel.
- Three night accommodation in Paro on BB basis ( 3 star category hotel) on twin sharing as mentioned in itinerary
- An experienced, helpful and friendly Government license holder trekking Guide.
- Domestic airport pick up and drop by private car/van/ Minibus / Bus
- Required Trekking porter /sherpa for Bhutan chomolhari trekking who will carry your bag pack during the trekking.(two person will get one trekking sherpa/ porter)
- Three time meal during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Bhutan visa fee
- Bhutan travel permit
- Chomolhari trekking permit as mentioned in itinerary
- All entrance and permit fees for visits to monuments and museums
- Porter and pack animal services for trekking
- Tents and Kitchen utensils for trekking
- Company services and all required Bhutanese government taxes/royalties
- All program as mentioned in itinerary
- Overland transportation
- Insurance for staff. ( Trekking guide, Driver and porters)
- Guide and porter fares and taxes.
- Government Tax and office service charge.
- Airport drop
Service Excludes:-
- International flight ticket
- High risk medical insurance
- Entrance fees while sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley.
- Alcoholic beverage and telephone calls
- Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water
- Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
- Purely personal nature expenses
- Tipping /Tips(Tipping is Expected).
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Bhutan Chomolhari trekking is one of the most popular trekking in Bhutan. Bhutan Chomolhari trek offers a taste of the great variety of Bhutanese landscape & monasteries. Chomolhari base camp trekking tour is very little tourist traffic on the pristine trekking routes in Bhutan. Bhutan Chomolhari trek follow the crystal clear trout rich upstream trail of Paro Chu, along the verdant rhododendron canopied forests and salubrious green alpine meadows. Mt. Chomolhari stands at a magnificent 7,314 m, with age old frontier forts and sprawling yak pastures in its foreground. Bhutan Chomolhari treks an exposure of magnificent landscapes, rural community engraved with outstanding culture as well as close view of amazing peaks. The wide variety of vegetation with rare species of animals like blue sheep and others are the chief exposure of the Chomolhari trek.