{"id":1495,"date":"2022-01-27T10:33:08","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T10:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bhutangreenchilliesexcursion.com\/?page_id=1495"},"modified":"2022-06-16T08:18:47","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T08:18:47","slug":"jumolhari-trek-12-days","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bhutangreenchilliesexcursion.com\/?page_id=1495","title":{"rendered":"Jumolhari trek-12 days"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1495\" class=\"elementor elementor-1495\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c2d7b10 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c2d7b10\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-731274d\" data-id=\"731274d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dfe093 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2dfe093\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.5.3 - 28-12-2021 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Jumolhari Trek- Days<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8ff7a70 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8ff7a70\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fb90eea\" data-id=\"fb90eea\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2284f0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2284f0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.5.3 - 28-12-2021 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>The most admired and desired is the Jumolhari Trek which showcases the rich landscape of Bhutan with its never-ending peeks.&nbsp; Once the Trek begins, you immediately get immersed in the thick forest and waiting for you is the spectacular view of Mount Jumolhari as the main highlight. It\u2019s the longest trekking route in Bhutan which in itself is worth the effort for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Season<\/strong>: The ideal time for this trek is Apr-June &amp; Sep- Nov.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Days:12<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ITINERARY OVERVIEW<\/p>\n<p>DAY 01:&nbsp;ARRIVE PARO<br>DAY 02:&nbsp;PARO<br>DAY 03:&nbsp;PARO \u2013 SHANA (6hrs)<br>DAY 04:&nbsp;SHANA \u2013 SOIL THANGTHANGKHA (8hrs)<br>DAY 05:&nbsp;SOIL THANG\u2019KHA \u2013 JANGOTHANG (8hrs)<br>DAY 06:&nbsp;JANGOTHANG \u2013 LINGSHI (8hrs)<br>DAY 07:&nbsp;LINGSHI \u2013 SHODU (8hrs)<br>DAY 08:&nbsp;SHODU \u2013 BARSHONG (7hrs)<br>DAY 09:&nbsp;BARSHONG \u2013 DOLAM KENCHO (6hrs)<br>DAY 10:&nbsp;D. KENCHO \u2013 DODENA\/THIMPHU (3hrs)<br>DAY 11:&nbsp;THIMPHU \u2013 PARO<br>DAY 12:&nbsp;DEPART PARO<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAY 01: ARRIVE PARO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The mystical Dragon land awaits for you, as you are about to land. Our team will be there to formally welcome you followed by a scrumptious lunch with few site visits in Paro itself which will help you to be familiar with the country before you take rest for the night. Your first visit is Ta Dzong (Fortress), the National Museum were you get to appreciate Buddhist paintings, local crafts and historic artifacts. Followed by a scrumptious lunch and then visit to Rinpung Dzong. The dzong houses the central monk body and as well as the administrative body. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAY 02: PARO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A morning drive after breakfast takes you for your hike towards Tigers Nest, Taktshang Monastery as a warm-up before the trail. The hike is a short walk allowing you to enjoy the stunning view of the Monastery, it is known for its panoramic view. Your next spot is the Drugyal Dzong, the Dzong is the identity of Bhutan, built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The trueness of the Dzong had once been lost due to the accidental fire but now it\u2019s stands tall and beautiful.<\/p>\n<p>After lunch, you will visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temple in Bhutan.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAY 03: PARO \u2013 SHARNA ZAMPA&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>17Km, 5-6 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">Gunitsawa is the army post where people used to have their last stop before heading towards Tibet. The trek starts from Drugyel Dzong with a short walk before you reach to Guintsawa. From that spot, you get to see Sharna Zampa which is opposite side of the river and that\u2019s where your campsite for the night is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">DAY 04: SHARNA ZAMPA \u2013 THANGTHANGKHA ,<\/strong><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">20 km, 7-8 hours<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">Second day on the trail, it is quite an adventure day due to the landscape itself; climbing all up and then climbing all the way down along the river valley. Before you make your next climb, just across the river you get to re-energize with the meal and then you head on.&nbsp; To keep the spirit up, the place treats you with the view of Mount. Jomolhari as you rest for the night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">DAY 05: THANGTHANGKHA \u2013 JANGOTHANG ,<\/strong><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">19km, 7-8 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Still following the Paro river valley, you get yourself surrounded in forest with alpine meadows without blurring your view of Mount. Jomolhari. Soon, you arrive to the army check-point where you not only get to see the Yak herder\u2019s settlement but you also get to enjoy their meal. Three beautiful yet authentic villages, Soe Takethang and Dangothang, and the specular view of Jomolhari as you call it night for the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">DAY 06: JANGOTHANG \u2013 LINGSHI&nbsp;<\/strong><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">18 km, 7-8 hours<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">The morning walk which is about half an hour near the streams of Paro Chhu(river) lets you appreciate the architect of the settlement before you make your climb up to Bhonte La pass then takings across a fairly level valley floor until the climb up to Nyele-la Pass (4700m). We descend gradually enjoying a panoramic view of the mountainous peaks and Lingshi Dzong from the pass until we reach our campsite at Lingshi (4000m). Overnight at campsite<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">DAY 07: LINGSHI \u2013 SHODU&nbsp;<\/strong><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">22 km, 8-9 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The trek turns to the south, going in to the Mo Chu valley once we have crossed the climb above the camp. Here you get to see across the mountains and the valley, since there are no trees. Ascending down to the Yeli-La pass allows to you to enjoy the view of Mount. Jumonlhri, Mount. Tsherimgang and Mount. Masangang if the weather favors.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The trail takes a turn and you descend down till the chorten then you follow the river which joins the Jaradinthang later becoming Thimphu Chu. Since the trail is used by the Nomads, the path is clear and easy.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">DAY 08: SHODU \u2013 BARSHONG,<\/strong><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">16 km, 6-7 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The trail becomes even more beautiful as it follows Thimphu Chhu, getting itself hugged by the rhododendrons and amazing waterfalls. Here, you will find yourself surrounded by big rocks which are used by the monks to mediate as you ascend up to the Barshong Dzong. Your stay for the night is near the Dzong.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">DAY 09: BARSHONG \u2013 DOLAM KENCHO,<\/strong><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">15 km, 5-6 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The trail descends gently through a dense forest of Rhododendron, Birch and conifers, then drops steeply to meet the Thimphu Chu. The trail runs along the left bank of the river, climbing over ridges and descending into gullies where side streams run down into the river. The final stage of the trail climbs around a cliff face high above the Thimphu Chu, coming out onto Pastureland where we camp for the night at 3600m. Overnight at campsite.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">DAY 10: DOLAM KENCHO \u2013 DODENA \u2013 THIMPHU,<\/strong><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">8 km, 3 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The trail is a short one taking you to the last stretch of Dodena with little ups and downs before you start to descend down to the forest area. This area will let you exit from the Jigme Dorji National Park and as you walk a little further, you will be driven to the hotel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">DAY 11: THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING- PARO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The day begins with the visit to the National Memorial Chorten which is at the heart of the city. The stupa is built to honor the third King of Bhutan. Followed by visit to the Takin preserve and the Folk Heritage Museum before you sit for your lunch.<\/p>\n<p>Then, a visit to Tashichho Dzong, it\u2019s the office for the King and the final visit is the Kuensel Phodrang (famously known as Buddha Point) to mark your last stay.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Drive to Paro for your nighthold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\">DAY 12: DEPART PARO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel and drive to the airport your departure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jumolhari Trek- Days The most admired and desired is the Jumolhari Trek which showcases the rich landscape of Bhutan with its never-ending peeks.&nbsp; Once the Trek begins, you immediately get immersed in the thick forest and waiting for you is the spectacular view of Mount Jumolhari as the main highlight. 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