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27 Jhomolhari Trek The Jhomolhari Trek is hard and demanding but it is truly rewarding. The trek starts from Drukgyel Dzong, Paro and passes through scattered hamlets into a deep and richly forested valley, which leads to a high alpine pastureland. The trek offers a great variety of Bhutanese landscapes. Day 1 Arrive at Paro Airport. You will be received by our guide at the Paro International Airport and escorted to your hotel for refreshment. Evening visit to Paro. Overnight at the hotel. Day 2 Paro. Morning visit to Ta Dzong. Below is Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong), ‘the fortress of the heap of jewels’, built in 1646. 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 3 Paro - Shana. The trek starts from Drukgyel Dzong (8,500 ft). The trail climbs gently through well maintained rice terraces. Soon the valley widens, and we reach the army post of Gunitsawa (9,200 ft). This is the last stop before Tibet. We continue upwards to just beyond Sharma Zampa (9,500 ft), where there are several good camping places in meadows surrounded by trees. Distance 10.5 miles; Time 5-6 hours. Day 4 Shana - Soi Thangthangkha. The trail 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. Altitude 12,300 ft; Distance 12.5 miles; Time 7-8 hours. Day 5 Soi Thangthangka - Jangothang. The path ascends until we reach the army camp. We follow the river above the treeline. 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. Altitude 13,300 ft; Distance 12 miles; Time 7-8 hours. Day 6 Jangothang - Lingzhi. The trail follows the stream for half an hour. We now start our climb up to the first ridge, enjoying breathtaking views of Jhomolhari, Jitchu Drake and Tserimgang. The trail then takes us across a level valley floor until the climb up to Nyele-la pass (15,400 ft). We descend gradually from the pass to our campsite at Lingzhi, enjoying a panoramic view of the mountain peaks and Lingzhi Dzong as we walk. Altitude 13,100 ft; Distance 11.2 miles; 7-8 hours. Day 7 Lingzhi - Shodu. The Laya-Gasa route leaves the Jhomolhari 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 (15,800 ft). On a clear day you can see Jhomolhari, Gangchenta, Tserimgang and Masagang from this pass. Descend alongside a stream to a rock shelter in the cliff face, and then continue downstream until reaching Shodu (13,500 ft), where we camp in a meadow near a chorten. Altitude 15,800 ft; Distance 13.7 miles; Time 8-9 hours. Day 8 Shodu - Barshong. Back at treeline the path descends 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 where we camp for the night. Altitude 11,800 ft; Distance 10 miles; Time 6-7 hours. Day 9 Barshong - Dolam Kencho. The trail descends gently through a dense forest of rhododendron, birch and conifers, then drops steeply. 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, coming out onto pastureland where we camp for the night. Altitude 11,800 ft; Distance 9 miles; Time 5-6 hours. Dates March, April-May and September-November Trek 7 nights/8 days Total stay 11 nights/12 days Difficulty Rating Difficult Cost $2200 per person in groups of 3 or more. Includes all ground transportation, entrance fees to all listed activities, entry fees, all meals, accommodations Masagang 7165m Gangchenta 6794m Jitchu Drake 6794m Jhomolhari 7314m PARO THIMPHU Ganghar Puensum 7239m Kulha Gangri 7554m Jholmohari Trek Route Local Girls
Day 10 Dolam Kencho - Dodena - Thimphu. The trail winds in and out of side valleys, making a long ascent through a forest of conifers and high altitude broadleaf species to a pass at 11,500 ft. The trail then drops steeply down to the river, following it southward to the road head at Dodena. Village Tours transport meets us here, and we drive to Thimphu. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu. Distance 5 miles; Time 3 hours. Day 11 Thimphu - Paro. Full day of sightseeing in Thimphu 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 12 Paro. Early morning drive to Paro international airport after breakfast. Samtengang Trek Samtengang Winter Trek is the one of the easier low altitude winter treks in Bhutan. This trek is for beginners and can be finished within 3-4 days. We will passing several villages and walking through forests of rhododendron and oak trees. We’ll also see paddy fields and many monasteries. Day 1 Arrive at Paro Airport. You will be received by our guide at the Paro International Airport and escorted to your hotel for refreshment. After the lunch visit National Museum and Paro Dzong. Evening stroll around Paro. Overnight in Paro. Day 2 Paro. Hike one hour to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest). Afternoon visit Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Evening visit at a farmhouse for dinner with local wine. Overnight at hotel. Day 3 Paro - Thimphu. After breakfast drive to 1 hour to Thimphu and check-in at hotel. Hike to Wangdueshe, visit wildlife preserve to see the Takin. Visit Drupthop Lhakhang Nunnery and Folk Heritage Museum. Visit Painting School, National Library and evening visit to the Handicrafts Emporium for shopping. Overnight at hotel. Day 4 Thimphu - Punakha. Drive to Punakha over Dochu-la Pass (10,000 ft). Visit Drukwangyel Chorten and take a short hike to Chimney Lhakhang - the temple of fertility. After lunch visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong then and drive to a scenic viewpoint of Khamsumyule Namgyel chorten. Overnight at hotel. Day 5 Punakha - Limbukha (start of trek). We will start our trek opposite the Punakha Dzong. The route will pass by villages and paddy fields and through forests of pine and rhododendron. Overnight camp. Day 6 Limbukha - Chungsakha. We will pass through a rhododendron and oak forest. We will make camp in front of Lama Drukpa Kuenley‘s Lhakhang in the middle of Chungsakha village. We we get a close look at Bhutanese life and we can also visit the farmhouse. Overnight at camp. Altitude 7,000 ft; Distance 8.7 miles. Day 7 Chungsakha - Samtengang. On today’s trail we can see paddy fields, Bhutanese farmhouses, and the village of Sha Wangdue. Overnight at camp. Altitude 6300 ft; Distance 5.6 miles. Day 8 Samtengang - Wangdue. After breakfast we walk for 1 hour. Our vehicle will wait for us at the end of the trek route and drive to hotel. Evening visit of Wangdue Dzong. Overnight at hotel. Day 9 Wangdue - Paro. Drive to Paro over Dochu-la Pass. En route stop at Thimphu for lunch and then continue the journey to Paro. Overnight at hotel. Day 10 Paro. Early morning drive to Paro international airport after breakfast. Dates January to May and September to December Trek 3 nights/4 days Total stay 9 nights/10 days Difficulty Rating Easy/Moderate Cost $1800 per person in groups of 3 or more. Includes all ground transportation, entrance fees to all listed activities, entry fees, all meals, accommodations Masagang 7165m Gangchenta 6794m Jitchu Drake 6794m Jhomolhari 7314m PUNAKHA PARO Ganghar Puensum 7239m Samtengang WANGDUE THIMPHU Kulha Gangri 7554m Jitchu Drake Chungsakha Locals Rice Fields 28
Page 1 and 2: V ILLAGE TOURS & TREKS ILLAGE TOURS
Page 3 and 4: About Bhutan The Country Bhutan is
Page 5 and 6: Festivals By far the most colorful
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Page 11 and 12: Tangbi Mani Festival The Tangbi Man
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Page 23 and 24: Treks Long or short, custom or plan
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Page 33 and 34: Nabji Korphu Winter Trek The temple
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