Jomolhari Base Camp Trek
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Overview
Highlights
- Undertake the finest short trek in the Kingdom of Bhutan
- Cross the high passes of Nyile La (4700m) and Yale Pass (4950m)
- Camp below the sacred peak of Jomolhari (7314m)
- Soak up classic views of the Himalaya on a fully supported trek
- Experience the rich culture of Bhutan, exploring ancient dzongs and mountain monasteries
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- 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners
- airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 12
- expert bilingual guide
- Safety equipment including portable altitude chamber, group medical and satellite phone
- good quality accommodation in Paro
- the use of a World Expeditions trek pack which includes a quality sleeping bag, down or fibre fill jacket and insulated mat (valued at over US$500)
- all group camping equipment
- private transportation
- all park entrance fees and trekking permits
- animals to carry 20kgs personal equipment
- sightseeing and site entry fees as listed
- souvenir World Expeditions kit bag
- Bhutan Government visa and sustainability fees
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Itinerary
After clearing customs and immigration you will meet your Bhutanese leader and drive a short distance via the main street of Paro to our accommodation. At some stage of our visit, we have planned visits to the main part of town, and a visit to the National Museum. It ...
A really exciting and informative day as an introduction to this wonderful country (described in part above). The Paro valley is truly beautiful, being a location for various farming activities, including commercial quantities of asparagus, strawberries and shitake m...
It is a short drive of approx 20 minutes up the Paro valley to Drukyel Dzong, which was originally built as a fortress in 1647 to guard against Tibetans invading the Paro Valley. We continue the drive to Shana (1-1.5h drive) from where our trek commences. On this sce...
We now trekking within Jigme Dorje National Park, the largest protected area in the country (4350 sq kms.) which extends beyond Laya to Lunana in the east and all the territory to the south. Whilst it is a protected wilderness, the park management which is based at Ga...
We continue higher to the camp at the base of Jomolhari, a superb alpine setting. Jichu Drake (6794m) rises to our right, with a fine, elegant ridge running down toward the pass that we will cross on our next trekking day. We camp in the vicinity of yak herders fro...
An important day is set aside for acclimatisation. A side trip up the small valley towards Jomolhari takes us to a dramatic viewpoint towards the glacier and imposing face of this 7000m mountain. Alternatively we may make a scenic excursion up to Sopu lake set adjacen...
From camp we commence our ascent over rolling slopes of grassland and small brush to the Nyile La (4850 metres). This is a relatively long day on the trail, so if this is your first Himalayan pass just take your time, particularly on the final steeper stages just belo...
Today is the most difficult day so an early start is essential. We begin our walk and ascend gradually through the valley until the stiff climb to Yale La pass at 4950 metres the highest point of the trip. The final push to the top of the pass is hard work, but certai...
The path follows the Thimchu River descending through rhododendron, Juniper and pine forests. The view of the cliff facing rocks and water falls are stunning. The trail gradually ascends after 3 to 4 hours to the ruins of Barshong Dzong and our camp for the night.
meals : B,L,D
The path descends for a while joining the Thimchu river and gradually ascending and descending through thick bamboo and pine forests. We walk for around 2 hours to reach our old campsite at Domshesha before continuing for another 3-4 hours to Dolam Kencho and the road...
This morning there is ample time to get a feel for the country's capital or do some shopping in the bazaar. The main Secretariat building, the Tashichho Dzong is the most prominent building consisting of the main Secretariat, the National Assembly Hall, the Office of...
Trip concludes after breakfast with a transfer to the airport.
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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
The trip ticked my boxes in numerous ways
1. Not too touristy 2. An active holiday i.e. trekking 3. A friendly, kind people 4. Loved seeing the animals 5. Our guide was very patient, helpful, and informative...
WOW!! Bhutan is such a unique country and well worth the visit
The trek was fantastic, incredible route, stunning scenery. It’s certainly tough with a pretty quick accent. So take note of the grading, but very achievable with th...
The Chomolhari Base Camp Trek is highly recommended
Outstanding scenery, supported by nurturing gorgeous Bhutanese staff, high quality tents and equipment, and 3 delicious hot meals a day to keep your energy levels up...
The Chomolhari Base Camp trip has been one of the most organised holidays I have been on with World Expeditions
The Bhutanese guides and support team were fantastic and they anticipated all the needs of the group. The hiking was well paced and the guides Sonam and Rinzin did ...
Fantastic experience touring and trekking in Bhutan
Great culture within the cities. Wonderful trekking with breathtaking scenery.
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I had to leave the tour early because of illness
My tour guide, Tien, was wonderful. There was a tour participant from Australia who was a physician, and he acted like the tour medical director, demanding I leave...
An amazing experience that was made truly possible by booking through World Expeditions
. The team in Nepal went above and beyond to ensure our every requirement was met within their control.. The sherpas, guides, cook, and porters were exemplary, very ...
My wife and I had a wonderful trek in the Annapurna region
We are both 80 but fit and the route was designed to be less exacting than on our last visit to the same area. This allowed ample time to look at the flowering Rhodo...
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