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Jomolhari Trek in Bhutan (Round Trek):

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Jomolhari Trek in Bhutan – The Details of 7-day Jomolhari Trek itinerary in Bhutan like cost, walking distance, difficulty, altitude are given below. This is one of the finest high altitude trek in Bhutan. It starts from Drugyel Dzong in Paro and ends at Dodena, Thimphu. The trek route passes through the Yak Herders’ camps and two high passes from Jangothang. You can enjoy the spectacular view of Jomolhari Mountain (7314 M) from Jangothang. The Jomolhari trek difficulty level is strenuous and the highest elevation is 4700 M. The Best time for Jomolhari Trek is from March – May & September – November.

Highlights – Jomolhari Trek in Bhutan:

  • Enjoy the stunning views of Bhutanese Himalayas.
  • Glimpse of Yak Herder’s life style.
  • Diverse Flora and Fauna.
  • Visit Bhutanese villages and farm houses.
  • Visit Ancient Temples, Monasteries and Majestic Dzongs.
  • Witness Archery matches.

Bhutan Jomolhari Trek Itinerary – Sketch:

  • Day 01. Arrive Paro and sightseeing | Altitude: 2280 m.
  • Day 02. Hike to the Tiger’s Nest (Paro Taktsang) – Shana | 29 Km | Hike: 4 hours | Drive: 2 hours.

Day 03. Shana – Thang Thangka (Start of Jomolhari Trek Bhutan Itinerary) | Altitude: 3610 m | 22 Km | Hike: 7 – 8 hours.

Day 04. Thang Thanka – Jangothang | Altitude: 4080 m | 19 Km | Hike: 5 – 6 hours.

Day 05. Jangothang Halt (Acclimatization – Jomolhari trek in Bhutan) | Altitude: 4080 m.

Day 06. Jangothang – Lingshi | Altitude: 4010 m | 18 Km | Hike: 6 – 7 hours.

Day 07. Lingshi – Shodu | Altitude: 4080 m | 22 Km | Hike: 8 -9 hours.

Day 08. Shodu – Barshong | Altitude: 3710 m | 16 Km | 5 – 6 hours.

Day 09. Barshong – Dolam Kencho | Altitude: 3320 m | 15 Km | Hike: 4 – 5 hours.

Day 10. Dolam Kencho – Dodena – Thimphu | Alt. 2334 m | 26 Km | Hike: 4 hours | Drive: 45 minutes.

Day 11. Sightseeing in Thimphu | Altitude: 2334 m.

Day 12. Thimphu – Punakha – Thimphu | 76 Km | Drive: 2 hours – One way.

Day 13. Thimphu – Paro (Departure) | 56 Km | Drive: 1 hour.

Bhutan Jomolhari Trek Cost:

The Bhutan Jomolhari Trek cost given below is inclusive of Sustainable Development fee (SDF) of US $ 200 per person per night and Bhutan visa fee of US $ 40.

  • 2 Persons in a group: US $ 4930 per person on twin / double sharing basis.
  • 3 – 10 Persons in a group: US $ 4600 per person on twin/double sharing basis.

Arrival & Departure Location:

Paro International Airport, Bhutan.

Reporting Time:

3 Hours Before Flight Time.

While on Tour, Cost Includes:
  • All Meals [Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner and Evening Tea/Coffee].
  • Accommodation in 3 star Hotels / Resorts [Twin/Double sharing basis] Single Room Supplement Extra.
  • All transportation within the country including airport transfers.
  • Sustainable Development Fee (SDF).
  • Bhutan Visa Fee.
  • English speaking Local guide.
  • Bottled water during the tour.

Trek Cost Includes:

  • Nature Recreation and Eco-tourism Division (NRED) nu.1000.
  • 3 Meals a day / Evening Tea / Coffee.
  • Services of Trekking Guide, Cook & Helpers.
  • Sleeping tents, Mess tent, Kitchen tent & Toilet tent and other equipment.
  • Ponies / Yaks to carry the supplies.
  • Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) & Government taxes.
  • We will provide you with sleeping mats but you have to bring your own sleeping bags.

Trek Cost Excludes:

  • Drukair fares.
  • Entry fees for Museums and monuments.
  • Travel Insurance Premiums.
  • Payments for service provided on a personal basis.
  • Cost for any services not mentioned in the “Cost Include head”.

Jomolhari Trek Bhutan Itinerary - Detailed:

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Day 1.Arrive Paro and sightseeing | Altitude: 2280 m.

Your guide will receive you at the airport and then drive to the hotel.

Afternoon, visit to:

In the evening, explore Paro town.

Dinner and over night in Hotel.

Day 2.Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang):

Morning – Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang), the most photographed monument in Paro valley.

Afternoon – Visit Drugyel Dzong built in 1647 by the great Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

Then visit Kyichu Lhakhang built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan King Srongtsen Gampo.

In the evening, drive to Shana (22 km. 2 hour drive).

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 3.Shana – Thangthangka (Start of Bhutan Jomolhari Trek Itinerary):

The route follows the river through a forest area. We cross a junction on the way, where another path leads north to Tremo La Pass and then to Tibet. Camp is in a meadow with a stone shelter.

Distance 22 Km, Time 7 – 8 hours, Altitude: 3610 m, 770 m ascent, 10 m descent.

Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 4.Thangthangka – Jangothang:

Walk past a small army post, the trail passes Tegethang, the Yak herders’ camp. You can see Yaks as we arrive at the Jomolhari base camp (4,115 m). There is a ruined fortress nearby that used to guard Bhutan against Tibetan invasions.

Distance 19 Km; Time 5 – 6 hours, 480 m ascent, Altitude 4080 m.

Dinner and over night in Camp.

Day 5.Jangothang Halt (Acclimatization for Jomolhari Trek in Bhutan):

Acclimatization for Jomolhari Trek in Bhutan at Jangothang. Enjoy the beautiful views all around.

You have 3 options on this day:

  1. Hike to Jichu Drake Glacier which is around 3 hours (Back and Forth).
  2. Walk up the mountain between Jomolhari and Jichu Drake, the summit (5200 m) with a great view of both the mountains. This is 8 hours (Back and forth).
  3. Hike to Jomolhari Glacier which is around 4 ½ hours (Back and forth).

Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 6.Jangothang – Lingshi:

Walk across the bridge and start the climb up the ridge to view Jichu Drake, Tserimgang and Jomolhari. We cross the Nyeley La Pass at an altitude of 4,700 m. Then descend down to the Lingshi camp.  Enjoy the scenic view of the mountains and the Lingshi Dzong. Camp altitude is 4010 m.

Distance: 18 km, Walking time: 6-7 hours, Ascent 840 m, Descent: 870 m. Jomolhari trek Difficulty level: Strenuous.

Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 7.Lingshi – Shodu:

The trail crosses Yali La Pass (4930 m – Highest Jomolhari Trek Altitude). You can see beautiful views of Tserimgang, Masagang and Mount Jomolhari, Tserimgang.

Camp at Shodu: 4080 m. Today Jomolhari trek difficulty is most strenuous. Distance: 22 km, 8-9 hours walk. (Ascent 940 m, Descent 920 m).

Dinner and overnight in Camp.

Day 8.Shodu – Barshong:

The trail follows the Wang Chu River, passing through Juniper and Rhododendron forest. The trail then is gradually uphill till the ruins of the Barshong dzong, reaching the camp.

Distance: 16 km. walking time 5-6 hours, Ascent 250 m, Descent: 670 m. Camp at Altitude: 3710 m.

Dinner and over night in camp.

Day 9.Barshong – Dolam Kencho:

The Trail descends through Pine and Rhododendron forest and again joins the Wang Chu River. Then the final climb up to Dolam Kencho camp.

Camp at altitude 3320 m. 15 km. walking time 4-6 hours, Ascent 290 m, Descent 640 m.

Day 10.Dolam Kencho – Dodena (End of Bhutan Jomolhari Trek Itinerary) – Thimphu:

The trail passes through bamboo forests finally joining Wang Chu River. We reach Dodena where your vehicle will be picked up and drive to Thimphu (End of Bhutan Jomolhari Trek Itinerary).

Distance 8 km, 4 hours walk. Ascent 500 m, Descent 930 m.

Afternoon – Rest in the hotel.

In the evening, free to stroll in the town.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 11.Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.

Morning sightseeing includes:

  • National Memorial Chorten (1974) built in honor of the Late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
  • Dupthop Lhakhang one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan.
  • National Library, stocked with ancient Buddhist manuscripts.
  • Painting School where traditional art is still kept alive through instructions in the art of painting Thangkas.

Afternoon, visit to:

  • Tallest Statue of Buddha in the world (51.5 m).
  • Witness Archery Match at Changlimithang.

In the evening, visit Tashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 12.Thimphu – Punakha – Thimphu | 76 Km | Drive: 3 hours.

Morning – Drive to Punakha valley via Dochu La pass (3140 m). A short stop at the Dochu La pass to view Higher Himalayas.

Drive further to Punakha. On the way, visit to:

  • Chimi Lhakhang built in 1499 by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, popularly known as “The Divine Madman”. The Temple is also known as “the Temple of Fertility”.

Afternoon, visit to Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

In the evening, drive back to Thimphu.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 13.Thimphu – Paro (Departure):

After breakfast, drive to the airport and farewell.

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FAQs - Jomolhari Trek Bhutan:

Is backpacking allowed on Jomolhari Trek in Bhutan?

Backpacking is absolutely not allowed on Jomolhari trek in Bhutan. Also the regional tourists from India, Bangladesh and other neighboring countries are not allowed. All trekkers have to book a package trekking trip with a local Bhutanese Tour Operator who will process and obtain the necessary permits for this trek.

Do I have to pay supplement charge for solo traveler on top of Jomolhari trek cost mentioned above?

We charge US $ 70 per night for Solo travelers on top of the Jomolhari trek cost mentioned above.

  • Note: The cost of riding ponies (US $ 20 per day) is not included in the above Jomolhari Trek cost.

What is the Jomolhari Trek Altitude / Difficulty level?

The Jomolhari Trek Altitude at the highest point is 4892 m at Bonte La pass. This trek is rated as Strenuous as the route passes through several high mountain passes above 4500 m. The rugged trail makes it even difficult for the trekkers. One should be in a good physical health to do this trek.

How long is Bhutan Jomolhari Trek Itinerary?

Jomolhari Trek in Bhutan is for 8 days if you start from Shana in Paro and halt for a night at Jangothang. We have made it mandatory to halt for a night at Jangothang for acclimatization as trails beyond Jangothang passes through high altitudes above 4200 m. However if you start the trek from Drugyel Dzong, then the trek is for 9 days. The distance covered on Jomolhari trek in Bhutan is 138 km if you start from Drugyel Dzong. Drugyel Dzong to Shana is 22 Kms.

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