Chomolhari Trek

Day by day

1. 01

   Day 1 · Arrive Paro

   Today, we take an early morning flight and arrive at Paro, where you will be meeting our representative and then you will be transferred to your Hotel once we cover up the formalities. During day, we can go for a general sightseeing.

   Hotel

2. 02

   Day 2 · Sightseeing in Paro

   The day calls for a full day sightseeing in Paro. So, we drive to Drukgyel Dzong, which was built in 1646. From here, we can also watch the finest views of Mt. Chomolhari. On our way back, we visit, Kyichu Lhakhang, monastery built in the 7th century. These two shrines are the one of the most sacred places in Bhutan. After lunch, we visit Ta Dzong, which was previously built as a watchtower to protect Rinpung Dzong. In 1968, it was inaugurated as the National Museum. Also, we take a visit to Rinpung Dzong ("fortress of the heap of jewels"), the center of district administration. Rinpung Dzong is also the home of the local monk body.

   Hotel

3. 03

   Day 3 · Paro to Shana

   We start our trek from Drukgyel Dzong and walk downhill first. Then we climb gently through rice terraces and fields of millet and reach the army post of Gunitsawa. We continue our trail to Sharma Zampa and reach Shana.

   5 to 6 hours Camp or hotel

4. 04

   Day 4 · Shana to Soi Thangthangkha

   Following the Pa Chu River, we ascend and descend along the trails through pine, oak and spruce forests. Having our lunch on the way, we further climb via rhododendron forest to Soi Thangthangkha.

   7 to 8 hours Camp

5. 05

   Day 5 · Soi Thangthangkha to Jangothang

   We descend through the army camp watching the peaks surrounding us and walk our way to Jangothang, from where the views of Chomolhari and Jichu Drake are superb.

   7 to 8 hours Camp

6. 06

   Day 6 · Jangothang to Lingshi

   Eyeing the breathtaking views of Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tserimgang, we climb to Nyele-la pass. We descend through the trail to Lingshi.

   7 to 8 hours Camp

This itinerary is a guideline. Mountain flights and local conditions can change plans; your guide will always adjust for your safety.