Jomolhari trek

Welcome to Bhutan, the land of the Thunder Dragon! Our delightful guide will receive you just outside the arrival hall at the airport. Fun-fact, you are 2200m above sea levels! Take your time to acclimatised to the higher altitude as we take a 1-1.5 hours drive down to Thimphu city in your private & comfortable vehicle. After settling in the hotel, we will then embark on a breezy journey to uncover the mysteries of Bhutan.

Simply Bhutan - This museum gives you a glimpse of the traditional Bhutanese lifestyle in addition to viewing artefacts from rural households.

National Memorial Chorten - Watch the eldery circumbulate around the memorial stupa which was consecrated on July 28 1074, in memory of our Third King. Take in the intricate paintings and sculptures as you explore the surroundings.

Buddha Point - The massive 51.5m tall bronze statue of Buddha Dordenma sits atop the hill overlooking Thimphu city. It is one of the largest sitting Buddha in the world. The Buddha Dordenma symbolises indestructibility, and is said to emnate peace and happiness to the world.

Post Office - Take a quick stop to the post office to immortalise your picture into an actual stamp. Keep it as a memory of your trip or post yourself a snail mail to have something to reminisce about when it reaches you.

We will drive back to end the night in Paro.

Drukgyal Dzong - Visit the ancient ruins dating all the way back to 1647 when it was first built. It. is considered to be one of the most beautiful and famous archeological sites in Bhutan. The ruins is situated on upper Paro valley which is just a scenic drive away.

Tiger’s Nest - Perched precariously on the side of the mountain, Tiger's Nest is one of the must-visit spots in Bhutan.

Kyichu Lhakhang - Helmed as the spiritual heart of Bhutan and it’s people, it is also one of the most visited temples in the country and a popular pilgrimage destination for Tibetan Buddhists.

Today, we are embarking on a classic Bhutanese road trip. We will drive to Haa via Chelela (3988m) and admire the view of Paro valley on one side and Haa valley on the other.

As Haa was only opened for tourists in 2002, it is one of the most authentic place to experience the true Bhutanese culture due to the lack of tourists reformation. Here, you can explore Katsho Village and see how families live a simple life.

We will end the evening with a drive back to Paro.

Start the day bright and early with a drive to Shana. We will then embark on the trail route that was formerly used by Bhutanese people as a trading route. Think “silk road” but done in Bhutan! Eventually, we will arrive at Thanthangkha and set up camp in the meadow. Should the weather be in our favour, we may even get a glimpse of the magestic Jomolhari.

Today’s hike will be slightly shorter (4-6 hours) as we take and ascending path to reach an army camp. Hiking forwards, we will be rewarded with stunning clear views of our landscapes. After lunch, we will head to the campsite at Jangothang which is at a whopping elevation of 4040m! Enjoy the spectacular views of Jomolhari and Jichu Drake while we rest and wind down for the day.

We will start our day by following the stream for a bit before climbing up our first ridge. The climb is rewarding as we get to indulge in breathtaking views of Jomolhari, Jichu Drake & Tserimgang. We then make our way up to Nyele La pass (4700m) before descending to our campsite at Lingzhi (4000m). Here, we bask in the views of mountain peaks.

We will make our way up to Yale La pass (4950m). This pass is used by nomads travelling between Lingzhi and Thimphu. We will then descend from the pass towards Jaradinthang Chhu and Thimphu Chuu. Perched at 4150m above sea levels is a stupa landmark which marks a near end for our day. Our camp at Shodu is just right ahead.

In life, there are ups and downs. Similarly, today’s trail consists of winding routes up & down following Thimphu Chhu through the limestone valley. Here, we may chance across caves that were used by monks for meditation. We will then make a clib upwards to the ruins of Barshong Dzong and Barshong village.

We will descend towards our campsite at Dolam Kencho.

After a journey filled with determination, we are rewarded with an easy trail today with small ups & downs. Our trail goes through bamboo forests and eventually meet our private car at Dodina. That marks the end of our trek as we take a short 30 minutes drive down to Thimphu.

Bid a fond farewell to our beautiful Himalayan country. Our caring guide will be there to receive you at the hotel and send you safely to the airport.

We hope that Bhutan will touch your heart and leave you with beautiful memories to reminisce about. We look forward to seeing you again. Tashi Delek!