Chomolari Trekking
The view of the Himalaya is rewarding. Visit base camp of Chomolari (4150m), fort at Lingshi Dzong (4150m) and make a day excursion to the base of Jichu Drake peak (6974m). On this trek you visit base camp of Mt. Chomolari (7316m) and a remote fort of
Langshi Dzong. There are great view of himalaya and the surrounding mountain. From Paro walk through narrow agricultural valley and continue through a river valley that winds up and down the drainage. The trail gradually climb up. At high mountain pasture you meet yak hearder. They live in tents made from yak’s hide and stone houses. It is possible to see musk deer and blue sheep. Trail condition and weather will determine route of your return journey. It can be either same route or via Yali la , a pass of 4820meter, to Shodu (3963m) and Barshong (3785m) that descend to meet the main trail to Thimpu chu (river). This trail is bit tedious though it terminates at Thimpu.
Stay one more night in Thimpu to take a day trip to Punakha (1350m) through high pass at Dochu la (3100m) and Wangdi Phodrang. Next day take a half day tour of the capital to completes your journey to Druk Yul. Return to Paro and fly to Kathmandu.
Trek Features
Duration: in Bhutan: 16 day
Duration: in Napal: 04 day
Trip Grading: Moderate
Group Size: 04
Airfare: Additional
Lodging: Hotel and Tented Camp
Accomodation: Included
Country: Bhutan
Best Season: March. April, May, Sept, Oct, Nov
Where: Chomolari, Paro, Tiger Nest
Maximum Altitute: 4820m
Activities: Trekking + Tours
Trip Details Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to airport
Day 02 : In Kathmandu- free day, sort out permit & equipment
Day 03 : Fly to Paro (2134mt.)
Day 04 : Sightseeing of Paro. Visit Drukgye Dzong and Taktsang monastery
Day 05 : Tiger Nest. Overnight in Paro.
Day 06 : Paro trek to Shana (2800mt.)
Transfer to Drukgye Dzong. Walk through narrow agricultural valley. You come across several houses and villages. Camp beyond an army camp.
Day 07 : Shana trek to Soi Thangthangkha
Continue the journey through the river valley. The trail winds up and down the drainage. Camp is at a meadow with stone shelter.
Day 08 : Soi Thangthangka trek to Jangothang (4040mt.)
As the trail reach higher elevation you meet yak herder and their stone huts. Walk further towards the base of Chomolari, camp near the ruined fortress.
Day 09 : Jangothang (4040m).
Day 10 : Jangothang trek to Lingshi (4150mt.)
There is great view of mountain and yak pasture. You may meet yak herders living in their tent make from Yak's hide.
Day 11 : Lingshi (4150mt.)
we have to see Musk deer and herd of blue sheep can be seen. Day 9-12 Trek-Return same route to Paro.
Day 12 : Lingshi trek to Thimpu (2286mt.)
Half day tour of Punakha. Punakha was winter capital of Bhutan for 300 years. Return to Thimpu.
Day 13 : Thimpu trek to Paro (55km)
Full day sightseeing of Thimpu. Visit national library, handicraft emporium, and memorial chorten.
Day 14 : Thimpu Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 15 : In Kathmandu, free day
Day 16 : Transfer to airport, depart Kathmandu
