Jumolhari Trek (trip)
Jumolhari Trek
- Paro International Airport , Paro, Bhutan
- Active & Adventure
| Contact provider for price | 13 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Adventure Bhutan Travel | 12 people max | |
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Locations visited/nearby
Bhutan, Asia
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3 testimonials about the provider, Adventure Bhutan Travel :
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Reviewer: Robert and Christine Grote
located in
Munich,
Germany
We had an awesome experience in Bhutan. Starting with our agent of reservation (Pema) we felt completely informed and prepared to come to
Bhutan. While in Bhutan our trip was fantastic! (however not very long enough!). We hope to come back. The people of Bhutan are beautiful,
gentle and friendly. We will tell everyone what a great trip we had with "Adventure Bhutan".
Robert and Christine Grote
Apr 12 -Apr 20, 2008 (Cultural tour of central Bhutan)
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Reviewer: Cynthia Peng and Christopher Lee
located in
USA
Pelden has been a wonderful guide as well as a delightful friend. He is always attententive and flexible to our likes and dislikes. We both like
his guiding skills, energy and companionship immensely. We would recomment him/his service to anyone.
Wonderful services but we do not wish the rules for meals are more flexible. Give the guests choices to go out to find local food as well as
eating in hotels.
Paro Festival tour (March 17 -March 29, 20
Cynthia Peng and Christopher Lee, USA08)
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Very responsive to emails. It would have been helpful to know that we could have paid additional money and upgraded our hotels. The itinerary
you put together was excellent. The festival experience in Jakar was excellent. Our guide arranged a school visit in Thimphu so we could donate
the books we brought for their library. May be Adventure Bhutan Travel could adopt a school so other visitors could donate to the school of
Bhutan.
Jambay Lhakhang festival Oct 2007
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Dear Pema,
Thank you and your Staff work to provide for us enjoyable stay in Bhutan. I very appreciate your company service, Bhutanese hospitality and your
country uniqueness. I believe , that Kandziu will be soon promoted by you , as he is very intelligent and open minded young men.
We are now back at home.
I hope to see you in the future
Best regards
Adam Pietkiewicz/Jolanta Bozena Piwowarczyk
Krakow, Poland
April 20-April 29, 2007 -
Reviewer: Terry Crosby
located in
London,
Great Britain
xcellent, particularly with air rescue
(team of trekkers on Jhumolhari trek)
Terry Crosby, Travel and Trek, Great Britain
http://www.travelandtrek.com
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
Day 1.Fly into Himalayas with Druk Air, Bhutan’s National Air Carrier. The green wall of hills known as dooars, or gateways into Bhutan from the plains climbs continuously higher as the plane flies north towards the Tibet border. Silver rivers thread the valleys, waterfalls plunge down the forested mountainsides, and to the north, the great snowcapped peaks of the inner Himalayas rise up into the sky. As the aircraft enters the Paro valley, look down and you will see the Paro Dzong overlooking Paro Chu(river) with Ta Dzong, watch tower, now the national museum, above it. Your escort from AB Travel, who will accompany you throughout the trip, will be waiting for you at the airport. After completion of airport formalities, you will drive through fascinating valley of Paro to the hotel. Evening visit to Paro marker and take a stroll around town’s main street. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 02: Paro
Full day sightseeing in the Paro Valley. After breakfast drive to the Drukgyal Dzong or the Fortress of Victory from where the Bhutanese repelled many Tibetan invasions. The Dzong though in ruins holds great historical importance to the Bhutanese. From there, in fine weather, one can view the majestic Mt. Jhomolhari standing at an altitude of 7329m above the sea. Other places of interest include the National Museum, Paro Rinpong Dzong and the local market. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 03: Paro – Shana
Distance: 17Km 5-6hours.
Altitude of camp: 2,800mtrs.
Drive up to the end of the road at Drukgyal Dzong where the trek begins. The trail follows the river gently uphill through narrowing valley and agricultural fields of the Tsento Village. Overnight in camp near the army outpost.
Day 04: Shana – Soi Thangthagkha
Distance: 17km.
Trek time: 6 – 7 hrs.
The trail winds continues uphill following the Paro River until the valley narrows and leads to the slopes. Then it descends down into another valley. Camp in a meadow.
Day 05: Soi Thangthangkha – Jangothang.
Distance: 19 km.
Trek Time: 6 – 7 hrs.
Altitude of camp: 4040m.
The trek is along a gradual uphill trail which passes an army outpost. Pack lunch on the way. After lunch you will be passing through the bases of many snow peaked slopes. Overnight in camp at the base of Mt. Jhomolhari.
Day 06: Jangothang – Jangothang
A day of rest and acclimatization. Hike to the beautiful lakes around Jangothang.
Day 07: Jangothang – Lingshi
Distance: 19km.
Trek Time: 6 – 7 hrs.
Altitude of camp: 4150m.
Trek through wide yak pastures and beautiful snow clad mountains. As you approach the Lingshi basin, the breathtaking view of the Lingshi Dzong can be seen. The Tsarim Gang mountain and its glaciers rise up at the north end of the valley. Camp near the stone
Day 08: Lingshi – Shodu.
Distance: 22km.
Trek Time: 7-8 Hours.
Altitude of Shodu: 3963m.
The trail climbs up to the Yalila Pass at an altitude of 4820m. Then it is downhill all the way to the camp. Camp beside a stone shelter for travellers.
Day 09: Shodu – Barshong
Distance: 13km.
Trek Time: 4 – 5 hours.
Altitude of Barshong: 3785m. The trail follows the Thimphu river through forests of Rhododendrons. It winds up and down the slopes and finally leads to the ruins of the Barshong Dzong.
Day 10: Barshong – Dolam Kencho
Distance: 12km.
Trek Time: 4-5 hours.
Altitude of Dolam Kencho: 3628m.
Waterfalls and beautiful valleys can be seen along the way. Camp in a meadow.
Day 11: Dolam Kencho – Thimphu.
Distance: 14 km.
Trek Time: 4 – 5 hours.
The trail continues through forests winding up and down through a small pass. Monkeys can be spotted on the way. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 12: Thimphu – Paro
Visit the National memorial Chorten built in the loving memory of the Late King, His Majesty, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Also visit the National Library, Painting School (week days) and the Changangkha Lhakhang. Your guide will be able to take you shopping if you so desire. Overnight in hotel.. Evening transfer to Paro. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 13: Departure.
Your guide will take you to the airport and bid you bon voyage
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