Jhomolhari 2 (10 Days)
Day 01 Arrive Druk-air - Paro
Day 02 Paro - Sightseeing
Day 03 Paro - Shana
Day 04 Shana - Thangthangkha
Day 05 Thangthangkha - Jangothang
Day 06 Jangothang - Thangthayla
Day 07 Thangthayla - Shana
Day 08 Shana - Paro/Thimphu
Day 09 Thimphu - Sightseeing
Day 10 Thimphu - Paro for departure
Day 01 Arrival by Druk-air – Paro
During this flight one will enjoy the view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan Mountains including the sacred Mt. Jhomolhari & Mt. Jichu Drakey in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro Airport the representative of Bhutan Takin Trails will receive you and transfer you to a hotel for the overnight halt.
Day 02 Paro sightseeing
Drive to Drugyel Dzong (Victorious fort) now in ruins after it was destroyed by fire in 1951. From here one can have the view of sacred Mt. Jhomolhari on clear days. Thereafter make a visit to a typical Bhutanese farmhouse. Then we drive back to hotel for lunch en route make a visit to the sacred monastery of Kyichu Lhakhang, founded in the 7th century by the first King of Tibet. After lunch drive to Ta-Dzong, former Watch Tower which now houses the National Museum and then walk down passing close by the Paro Dzong, crossing the typical Bhutanese wooden roofed bridge to Paro town. After a short stroll in town drive back to hotel for the night halt.
Day 03 Paro – Shana
Today the trek begins from Drugyel Dzong to Shana which is about 5 to 6 hours walk with gradual climb following the Paro river through the agricultural valley and villages. The campsite is opposite the army check post in the meadows, near the river, at an altitude of 2,800m.
Day 04 Shana - Thangthaykha
The trail is gradual ascend following the Paro river through the conifer forest and Rhododendron. The campsite is on a flat meadow surrounded by conifer and birch forest and on clear days one can have a magnificent view of Mt. Jhomolhari peeping at you through the clouds. Camp at Alt. 3,860m and trek about 6 to 7 hours.
Day 05 Thangthayka –Jangothang
The trail leads bypassing the array post and the valley begins to widen as you come by the winter house of yak herder where hot lunch will be served in one of the houses. Camp beneath a ruined fortress at the base of Mt. Jhomolhari, Alt. 4,040 m and trek about 5 to 6 hours.
Day 06 Jangothang – Thangthaykha
In the morning you will be going to Tshophu for sightseeing. The trail leads back to Thangthaykha which is the campsite for the night.
Day 07 Thangthaykha – Shana
The trail is gradual descend following the Paro river through the conifer forest and Rhododendron bushes. The campsite is on a flat meadow surrounded by conifer and birch forest and on clear days one can have a magnificent view of Mt. Jhomolhari peeping at you through the clouds. Camp at Alt. 3,860m and trek about 6 to 7 hours.
Day 08 Shana – Paro - Thimphu
The trail is an easy descends following the Paro River through the agricultural valley and villages till you reach Drugyel Dzong where vehicle will be waiting to take you to Thimphu. The trek will take about 5 to 6 hours and the drive to Thimphu is 2 hours.
Day 11 Thimphu - Sightseeing
Start the day with the sightseeing of Zelukha Nunnery, National library, Memorial Chorten of the Late King, Handicraft Emporium and walk around Thimphu city. After lunch Drive to Painting School and the Indigenous Hospital, Simtokha Dzong the first fort build in 1627-29 by Zhabdrung who unified the Kingdom, and then drive back to town for shopping of souvenirs from Bhutan.
Day 12 Thimphu- Paro for Departure
Early morning you will awaken and served bed tea by the room boys. Then drive to Paro for your departure flight to your next destination. Driving distance is 60 Km which is 2 hours from Thimphu to Paro.
Season : April - June & September - November.
Group : Minimum 3 persons but 2 persons also will be entertained with applicable surcharges as per TCB norms.
Climate : Days are normally warm. Nights can at times be very cold and in winter temperature can go below freezing point. Monsoon showers in summer (heaviest in July, August) and sometimes in spring and autumn.
What to bring (personal clothing): Strong normal clothing (according to season). Preferably cotton for summer, and woolen clothing for evening and winter.
For Trekking : Strong comfortable trekking boots, sunglasses, headgear, raincoat & warm clothing for the evenings. A sleeping bag is a must. Medium to heavy sleeping bag is advisable. Torchlight will also be very handy. (Note: for trekking a load of 25 kg is allowed.)