CHOMOLHARI(7326m) BASE CAMP TREK

CHOMOLHARI(7326m) BASE CAMP TREK

Bhutan


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Bhutan, a landlocked tiny Himalayan Kingdom with its predominantly Buddhist population and ancient traditions still intact is a rare treat for the senses.The Jomolhari or Chomolhari (7326m) which translates to the "Mountain of the Goddess" straddles the border between Tibet and Bhutan.It is believed to be the abode of one of 'the five sisters of Long Life - Five Tsheringma Sisters' who have been bound by oath by Guru Padmasambhava to protect the land, the Buddhist faith and the local people.
The Jomolhari Basecamp trek with the right mix of mountains, glaciers, stunning forests and grassy meadows is a great choice if you have a craving for a quick moderate trek with awesome views. The trip begins with acclimatization coupled with sightseeing in Thimpu and Paro Valleys followed by the trek starting from Drugkyel Dzong, an ancient fortress cum monastery which lies in ruins.
The trail which initially passes through farmlands then leads into forests comprising of a variety of tall trees. The landscape soon merges into grassy meadows filled with juniper and rhododendrons leading to Jangothang , the base of the Jomolhari. But this isn’t the last stop; we now proceed via the twin lakes of Tsho Phu and climb to Bonte La (4890m) where the breathtaking beauty of the valley will fill your hearts with joy. For the final leg of the trek, we go over the Thombu La pass and join the original trail near Jigme Dorje National Park ending the trek where we began.
 

Itinerary

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Arrive Paro and drive to the Hotel. Trip Briefing and local sighting seeing.
Local Sightseeing of Thimpu including the Market and Tashichoedzong Palace. Return to Paro in the evening.
We will visit the Tiger’s Nest Monastery or Taktstang, built around the cave where Guru Ringpoche had meditated. The monastery is set on the edge of the cliff which is a 2 hrs climb. Overnight in Paro
A short drive to Drukyel Dzong and trek to Shana, a grassy meadow by the river. We will get the first views of the summit of Chomolhari (7314m) at the head of the valley. Our first day’s trek ends at our campsite at Shana in a grassy meadow by the river.
Passing through the Jigme Dorje National Park with thick forests comprising a variety of oaks, maple, birch, larch pine and alders that are replaced by rhododendron and pines as we trek higher.We will camp at Soi Thangthang
We will continue to gain altitude throughout the day and camp at Jangothang, the base of Chomolhari in a superb alpine setting surrounded by high mountains and snow capped peaks.
A leisure day reserved for acclimatization and exploration of surrounding areas. We may also carry out an excursion to the scenic Tso Phu lake.Overnight Camp
We will commence our ascent leading us to the twin lakes of Tsho Phu, and further up to the Bonte La pass marked by prayer flags and stunning views of Jomolhari and Jitchu Drake as well as Kanchenjunga (8586m). The trail descends steeply to our camp at Dumzo in the Soi Yaksa valley.
We will ascend through rhododendron, birch oak forests to a meadow leading to Tagulun La (4540m). Also visible are Jomolhari, Jitchu Drake, Tshering Kang and Kanchenjunga as well as Makalu in the distance. We camp at Thombu shong, our second highest camp for the trek.
We will cross the valley through the rhododendron forest and climb up to Thombu La and over the ridge with a breathtaking view to feast on. Continue our descent to our campsite close to Paro Chu.
On the last day we will walk through the valley from Paro Chu and finish at Drukyel Dzong and drive to the hotel in Paro.Overnight Paro.
Trip concludes after breakfast with a transfer to the airport in Paro.

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PARO TO PARO , TWIN SHARING
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Cancellation terms

If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The below terms would be applicable.

 

Please note: Cancellation terms differ based on the trip type. Cancellation charges mentioned below are for this particular trip only.

 

  • - More than 45 days before departure: 10% of trip cost + cancellation charge on services booked for you (air/ train/ bus tickets, hotels etc).
  • - 45 - 30 days before departure: 50% of the trip cost + cancellation charge on services booked for you (air/ train/ bus tickets, hotels etc).
  • Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of the trip cost.

What to expect

A trip graded as a Moderate Trek takes you to high altitude regions - above 3000m / 10,0000ft and will involve considerable altitude gain over the course of the trek. Altitude will have an effect, hence one would need to be careful about acclimatization. Moderate treks will have multiple days which involve considerable amount of ascents and descents  and would require walking for more than 6 hours. There might be a day or two of camping in relatively high altitudes above 4000m / 13,000ft. A typical trek will last around a week to ten days depending on the region and is a good step-up for people who have completed a beginner trek. 

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