Jomolhari Up-Down Trek

Jomolhari Up-Down Trek.

Jomolhari up-down trek is the most easiest trek with good view of Mount Jomolhari (7314 m) and Mount Jichu dirkey (6989 m), So here you will reach till jomolhari base camp (Jngothang) stay one more day at the base camp to explore the valley around and then come back from the same routs that you went before. The trail offers a wide range of landscapes, flora and fauna. The highlight of this trek is the spectacular view of Mount Jomolhari from Jomolhari Basecamp (Jangothang). Trekkers who want to avoid high passes and high altitude can chose this trek.

jomolhari-up-down-trek transparent 600 #12bece ‌ Sketch Itinerary Detail Itinerary Total Tour Cost Inclusive/Exclusive Flight Day 1. Arrive in Paro and Sightseeing around. Day 2. Paro Sightseeing (Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery). Day 3. Paro – Sharna – Soi Thangthangkha. Day 4. Soi Thangthangkha -- Jangothang. (Basecamp) Day 5. Jangothang Halt. Day 6. Jangothang – Soi Thangthangkha. Day 7. Soi .thangthangkha – Sharna – Paro. Day 8. Paro -- Thimphu. Day 9. Departure. Day 01. Arrive at Paro (2280 meters): You will be received by the Representative from Isolated Bhutan Travels at the airport and drive you to the hotel. Druk Air National Airlines After lunch, visit the Ta dzong, an ancient watchtower, which was built in 1656 and renovated in 1968 and converted into a National Museum of Bhutan, then visit Rimpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) built in 1646 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The Dzong presently houses administrative offices of Paro District and Monastery. Paro Rimpung Dzong Dinner and Overnight in Hotel. Day 02. Paro Sightseeing: (2280 meters): After breakfast, an excursion to Tiger’s Nest Monastery: A short drive of around 25 minutes from main town of paro takes you to satsam chorten, the trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. We stop for a rest and have tea with cookies at Taktsang cafeteria and then walk a short distance until we see, clearly and seemingly within reach, Tiger’s Nest monastery. The history dates back from 8^th century when guru Rinpochhe, a tantric master flew to this place on a back of a flying tiger, said to be his favorite Tibetan consort known as khandu Yeshey Chogyal and meditated in a cave nearby, but the temple was just built in 17^th century by the penlop (governer) of paro Gyaltse Tenzin Rbgey; this incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 600 meters into the valley below. Tigers Nest Monastery. After lunch, visit the Drukgyel Dzong, which was built in 1644 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate the victory over the Tibetan invaders but now it is just the ruins because the dzong was complectly burned down by the fire caused by butter lamp in 1951, the dzong name Drukgyel means indeed “ victorious Druk “. The Dzong was used as an administrative center until 1951. Then visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest Buddist temple which was built in 659 AD by a Tibetan king Tshongchen Gyampo. In the evening stroll around tiny town of Paro. Dinner and overnight in the Hotel Day 03. Paro – Sharna Zampa – Soi Thangthangkha: Trek Starts. This trek begins at Gunitsawa Village were you pass the army post. At the army checkpost your trek permit (provided by your tour operator) will be checked and endorsed. Distance 22 km, 7-8 hours, 770 m ascent, 10 m descent, camp altitude 3610 m. 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 (7314 m) the second highest snow cape mountain of Bhutan. Day 04. Thangthangkha -- Jangothang: Distance 19 km, Time: 5-6 hours, 480 m ascent, camp altitude 4080 m. If you have not see Mt. Jomolhari clearly 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. After reaching Jangothang, one of the most beautiful campsites of the Himalayas, you will again have a spectacular view of Mount Jomolhari (7314 m). Day 05. Jangothang Halt: 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 a Tshophu (lake) or hike around the area. There are good short hiking trails in different directions. Jomolhari and its subsidiary mountain chains lie towards west, Jichu Drake to the north and there are a number of unclimbed peaks to the east. Day 06. Jangothang – Soi Thangthangkha: Distance 19 km, 5-6 hours, 480 m decent, camp altitude 4080 m. Today you need to walk back the same way from where you came before and stay to a first campsite Day 07. Soi Thangthangkha – Sharna -- Paro: Treks Ends. Distance 22 km, 7-8 hours, 770 m ascent, 10 m descent, camp altitude 3610 m. This routs you have already walked and got the experience how it look like. Once you reach to Sharna (Gunitshawa) at the starting point of your trek your driver will be waiting for you to take you to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel. Day 08. Paro -- Thimphu Sightseeing (2350 meters): After breakfast drive to Thimphu, and while in thimphu visit National Memorial Chorten, which was built in 1974 by the mother of our third king in the memory of third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The paintings and statues in the temple are dedicated to the third king, Then visit the tallest statue of Buddha (In the world) which is of 51 meters tall, Tallest Statue of Buddha After that visit Mini Zoo where you will get chance to see our National Animal Takin and then finally visit Tashichhoe Dzong and stroll around Thimphu City for shopping. Thimphu Tashichhoe Dzong Dinner and overnight in Hotel. Day 09. Departure: Early morning, drive to paro Airport and Farewell. Peak Season: March, April, May, Sept, Oct & Nov. 1 Pax : USD 2160 Per Person. 2 Pax : USD 2080 Per Person. 3 Pax and Above : USD 1840 Per Person. Off Season: Dec, Jan, Feb, June, July & August. 1 Pax : USD 1800 Per Person. 2 Pax : USD 1720 Per Person. 3 Pax and Above : USD 1480 Per Person. Tour Cost Includes: Accommodation in 3* Hotels in twin sharing basis and Tent. All Three Meals (Break Fast, Lunch and Dinner). Daily Tariff. Visa Fee. Royalty and Government Taxes. Sustainable Development Fee of USD 65 per night per person which goes towards free education, Free Healthcare and infrastructure development. Transportation from receive till drop. Museum and Monument fee. Bottle Water in Car. Sightseeing. English Speaking Guide Driver. Tour Cost Excludes: Air Fare Insurance Premiums. Payment for service provided on a personal basis. Cost for any services not mentioned in the "Inclusive Head" Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest, etc. Personal expenses in items such as laundry, soft or hard drinks, camera charges, bottle water in restaurant or in hotels, Portage, bellboy charges. Tips to guide and driver. Note1: US$ 30 extra per night for extra mattresses and US$ 40 extra per night For Single Room Occupancy in 3* hotels and US$ 20 extra per night for single tent occupancy. Note2: If you wants to stay in Other 4* or 5* luxuries hotels before and after your trek, you need to pay extra for that. We have only two airlines Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines that Operates in Bhutan. Druk Air flies to: Bangkok (Thiland) : Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Singapore (Singapore) : Changi International Airport. Kathmandu (Nepal) : Tribhuvan International Airport. Dhaka (Bangladesh) : Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Delhi (India) : Indira Gandhi International Airport. Kolkata (India) : Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. Bagdogra (India) : Bagdogra International Airport. Guwahati (India) : Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Gaya (India) : Gaya Airport. Bhutan Airline flies to: Kolkotta (India) : Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. Delhi (India) : Indira Gandhi International Airport Bangkok (Thailand) : Suvarnabhumi International Airpor. Kathmandu (Nepal) : Tribhuvan International Airport. Please let us know from where would like to enter Bhutan and where you would like to fly out after your Bhutan trip so that we can inform you about the air fare accordingly. Note : You need to send us your passport copy so that we can make reservation with the Druk Air or Bhutan Airlines according to the availability of Seats.

Day 1. Arrive in Paro and Sightseeing around.

Day 2. Paro Sightseeing (Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery).

Day 3. Paro – Sharna – Soi Thangthangkha.

Day 4. Soi Thangthangkha -- Jangothang. (Basecamp)

Day 5. Jangothang Halt.

Day 6. Jangothang – Soi Thangthangkha.

Day 7. Soi .thangthangkha – Sharna – Paro.

Day 8. Paro -- Thimphu.

Day 9. Departure.

Day 01. Arrive at Paro (2280 meters): You will be received by the Representative from Isolated Bhutan Travels at the airport and drive you to the hotel.

Druk Air National Airlines

After lunch, visit the Ta dzong, an ancient watchtower, which was built in 1656 and renovated in 1968 and converted into a National Museum of Bhutan, then visit Rimpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) built in 1646 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The Dzong presently houses administrative offices of Paro District and Monastery.

Paro Rimpung Dzong

Dinner and Overnight in Hotel.

Day 02. Paro Sightseeing: (2280 meters): After breakfast, an excursion to Tiger’s Nest Monastery: A short drive of around 25 minutes from main town of paro takes you to satsam chorten, the trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. We stop for a rest and have tea with cookies at Taktsang cafeteria and then walk a short distance until we see, clearly and seemingly within reach, Tiger’s Nest monastery. The history dates back from 8^th century when guru Rinpochhe, a tantric master flew to this place on a back of a flying tiger, said to be his favorite Tibetan consort known as khandu Yeshey Chogyal and meditated in a cave nearby, but the temple was just built in 17^th century by the penlop (governer) of paro Gyaltse Tenzin Rbgey; this incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 600 meters into the valley below.

Tigers Nest Monastery.

After lunch, visit the Drukgyel Dzong, which was built in 1644 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate the victory over the Tibetan invaders but now it is just the ruins because the dzong was complectly burned down by the fire caused by butter lamp in 1951, the dzong name Drukgyel means indeed “ victorious Druk “. The Dzong was used as an administrative center until 1951. Then visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest Buddist temple which was built in 659 AD by a Tibetan king Tshongchen Gyampo. In the evening stroll around tiny town of Paro. Dinner and overnight in the Hotel

Day 03. Paro – Sharna Zampa – Soi Thangthangkha: Trek Starts.

This trek begins at Gunitsawa Village were you pass the army post. At the army checkpost your trek permit (provided by your tour operator) will be checked and endorsed.

Distance 22 km, 7-8 hours, 770 m ascent, 10 m descent, camp altitude 3610 m.

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 (7314 m) the second highest snow cape mountain of Bhutan.

Day 04. Thangthangkha -- Jangothang:

Distance 19 km, Time: 5-6 hours, 480 m ascent, camp altitude 4080 m.

If you have not see Mt. Jomolhari clearly 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. After reaching Jangothang, one of the most beautiful campsites of the Himalayas, you will again have a spectacular view of Mount Jomolhari (7314 m).

Day 05. Jangothang Halt:

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 a Tshophu (lake) or hike around the area. There are good short hiking trails in different directions. Jomolhari and its subsidiary mountain chains lie towards west, Jichu Drake to the north and there are a number of unclimbed peaks to the east.

Day 06. Jangothang – Soi Thangthangkha:

Distance 19 km, 5-6 hours, 480 m decent, camp altitude 4080 m.

Today you need to walk back the same way from where you came before and stay to a first campsite

Day 07. Soi Thangthangkha – Sharna -- Paro: Treks Ends.

Distance 22 km, 7-8 hours, 770 m ascent, 10 m descent, camp altitude 3610 m.

This routs you have already walked and got the experience how it look like. Once you reach to Sharna (Gunitshawa) at the starting point of your trek your driver will be waiting for you to take you to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 08. Paro -- Thimphu Sightseeing (2350 meters): After breakfast drive to Thimphu, and while in thimphu visit National Memorial Chorten, which was built in 1974 by the mother of our third king in the memory of third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The paintings and statues in the temple are dedicated to the third king, Then visit the tallest statue of Buddha (In the world) which is of 51 meters tall,

Tallest Statue of Buddha

After that visit Mini Zoo where you will get chance to see our National Animal Takin and then finally visit Tashichhoe Dzong and stroll around Thimphu City for shopping.

Thimphu Tashichhoe Dzong

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 09. Departure: Early morning, drive to paro Airport and Farewell.

Peak Season: March, April, May, Sept, Oct & Nov.

1 Pax : USD 2160 Per Person.

2 Pax : USD 2080 Per Person.

3 Pax and Above : USD 1840 Per Person.

Off Season: Dec, Jan, Feb, June, July & August.

1 Pax : USD 1800 Per Person.

2 Pax : USD 1720 Per Person.

3 Pax and Above : USD 1480 Per Person.

Tour Cost Includes:

Accommodation in 3* Hotels in twin sharing basis and Tent.
All Three Meals (Break Fast, Lunch and Dinner).
Daily Tariff.
Visa Fee.
Royalty and Government Taxes.
Sustainable Development Fee of USD 65 per night per person which goes towards free education, Free Healthcare and infrastructure development.
Transportation from receive till drop.
Museum and Monument fee.
Bottle Water in Car.
Sightseeing.
English Speaking Guide
Driver.

Tour Cost Excludes:

Air Fare
Insurance Premiums.
Payment for service provided on a personal basis.
Cost for any services not mentioned in the "Inclusive Head"
Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest, etc.
Personal expenses in items such as laundry, soft or hard drinks, camera charges, bottle water in restaurant or in hotels, Portage, bellboy charges.
Tips to guide and driver.

Note1: US$ 30 extra per night for extra mattresses and US$ 40 extra per night For Single Room Occupancy in 3* hotels and US$ 20 extra per night for single tent occupancy.

Note2: If you wants to stay in Other 4* or 5* luxuries hotels before and after your trek, you need to pay extra for that.

We have only two airlines Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines that Operates in Bhutan.

Druk Air flies to:

Bangkok (Thiland) : Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

Singapore (Singapore) : Changi International Airport.

Kathmandu (Nepal) : Tribhuvan International Airport.

Dhaka (Bangladesh) : Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

Delhi (India) : Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Kolkata (India) : Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.

Bagdogra (India) : Bagdogra International Airport.

Guwahati (India) : Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.

Gaya (India) : Gaya Airport.

Bhutan Airline flies to:

Kolkotta (India) : Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.

Delhi (India) : Indira Gandhi International Airport

Bangkok (Thailand) : Suvarnabhumi International Airpor.

Kathmandu (Nepal) : Tribhuvan International Airport.

Please let us know from where would like to enter Bhutan and where you would like to fly out after your Bhutan trip so that we can inform you about the air fare accordingly.

Note : You need to send us your passport copy so that we can make reservation with the Druk Air or Bhutan Airlines according to the availability of Seats.