Jomolhari Trek
Walk to the foot of sacred Jomolhari (7,326 m), cross high passes and visit remote Lingshi Dzong on one of the Himalaya's great treks.
Jomolhari rises straight out of the valley at Jangothang, one of the most dramatic base camps in the Himalaya. This trek brings you face to face with it, then crosses the high passes to the hilltop dzong of Lingshi and down the Thimphu river valley.
You'll need good fitness and some previous trekking experience. A rest day at Jangothang helps you acclimatise before the highest crossings.
Highlights
- Jangothang, base camp beneath Jomolhari
- Crossing Nyile La and Yeli La
- Lingshi Dzong on its lonely hilltop
- Yak herders' camps and blue sheep on the slopes
Day by day
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Day 1
Arrive in Paro
Meet your guide and crew; gear check.
Paro valley · Photo: Abhijit Kar Gupta from Kolkata, India, CC BY 2.0 -
Day 2
Acclimatisation: the Tiger's Nest
Hike to Paro Taktsang.
Paro Taktsang · Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 3
Trek: Shana to Soi Thangthangkha
Start below the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong and follow the Paro Chhu upstream through forest to camp in a meadow at about 3,600 m.
Drukgyel Dzong · Photo: Christopher J Fynn, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 4
Trek: to Jangothang
Climb past yak herders' settlements to Jangothang (about 4,080 m), beneath the east face of Jomolhari.
Jomolhari · Photo: Christopher Fynn, CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Day 5
Rest & explore at Jangothang
An acclimatisation day, with optional walks toward the Tshophu lakes and glaciers.
Jomolhari · Photo: L Shyamal, CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Day 6
Trek: over Nyile La to Lingshi
Cross Nyile La (about 4,870 m) and descend to camp near Lingshi Dzong.
Jigme Dorji National Park · Photo: A. J. T. Johnsingh, WWF-India and NCF, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 7
Trek: over Yeli La to Shodu
Visit Lingshi Dzong, then cross Yeli La, the highest point of the trek, with views back to Jomolhari and Jichu Drake.
Jigme Dorji National Park · Photo: A. J. T. Johnsingh, WWF-India and NCF, CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Day 8
Trek: Shodu to Barshong
Follow the Thimphu Chhu past cliffs pocked with meditation caves.
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Day 9
Trek: Barshong to Dolam Kencho
Through forest, descending gently toward the valley.
Jigme Dorji National Park · Photo: Sabine Blankevoort, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 10
Trek: to Dodena · drive to Thimphu
Walk out to the road head at Dodena and drive into Thimphu for a hot stone bath.
National Memorial Chorten · Photo: Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 11
Thimphu
A rest day in the capital, with gentle sightseeing.
Tashichho Dzong · Photo: Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 12
Depart
Drive to Paro airport for your onward flight.
Paro International Airport · Photo: Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
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