The Jomolhari Base Camp Trek is very popular trek route, passing through Jangothang and the base of Mt. Jomolhari. This trek in Bhutan starts and ends at Shana and passes through high passes and the Yak Herders’ camp. The Trekkers can see some of the most spectacular views of Jomolhari, Jichu Drake and Dagala. You will also have the opportunity to see Blue sheep and other wild life in these areas. Trek distance is 96 Km and the highest point is 4930 meters.
Facts
- Starting point: Drugyel Dzong.
- End point: Drugyel Dzong.
- Difficulty level: Moderately strenuous.
- Duration: 7 Days.
- Highest point: 4930 m.
- Best time: March – May & Sep. – November.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 01. Arrive Paro and sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
- Day 02. Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery – Shana | 29 Km | Drive: 2 hours | Hike: 4 hours.
- Day 03. Shana – Thang Thanka (Start of Jomolhari Base Camp Trek) | Alt. 3610 m | 22 Km | Hike: 7 – 8 hours.
- Day 04. Thang Thanka – Jangothang | Altitude: 4048 m | 19 Km | Hike: 6 – 7 hours.
- Day 05. Jangothang | Halt | Altitude: 4080 m.
- Day 06. Jangothang – Dhumzo (Soi Yaktsa) | Altitude: 4900 m | 16 Km | Hike: 6 – 7 hours.
- Day 07. Dhumzo – Thombushong | Altitude: 4550 m | 14 Km | Hike: 5 – 6 hours.
- Day 08. Thombushong – Zankepang | Altitude: 2600 m | 18 Km | Hike: 7 – 8 hours.
- Day 09. Zankepang – Drugyal Dzong – Thimphu | Altitude: 2334 m | 7 Km | Hike: 3 hours.
- Day 10. Sightseeing in Thimphu | Altitude: 2334 m.
- Day 11. Thimphu – Punakha – Thimphu | 76 Km | Drive: 2 hours – one way.
- Day 12. Thimphu – Paro (Departure) | 56 Km | Drive: 1 hour.