Best
Season: March-May
& September-November
Start of Trek: Drukgyal Dzong (Paro)
End of Trek: Drukgyal Dzong (Paro)
Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Trek: 6 Nights / 7 Days
Group condition: Minimum 2 persons
required to operate this trek.
Trek availability: Private treks for
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| The Chomolhari
Basecamp trek offers you a wonderful variety of Bhutanese
landscapes and is without doubt one of the most beautiful
and unspoiled trekking areas in the entire Himalayas.
The Chomolhari trek begins at Drugyel Dzong passing
through beautiful Bhutanese villages,
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scattered hamlets and farmland. Bhutan's most serene
vegetation zones differ from richly forested valleys
to high alpine pastureland where Yak herders graze
their animals. Delicious and a rare trout fishing
in the vicinity of the sky blue lake with magnificent
views of three majestic peaks are some activities
which can be done on a rest day. On this trek you
will also encounter some of the rare species like
the blue sheep, and if lucky, possibly even the
Snow Leopard.
Chomolhari trek is a superb seven day trek for
strong walkers. It goes into Northern Bhutan to
the land of yak-hearders, to the base of Mount Chomolhari
(Jhomolhari) at 7,316m/24,000ft and on to remote
Lingshi Dong. One could savour upon the fabulous
views of the mountains and exceptional flora along
the trekking trails. There are few villages but
you will encouinter with many yak-herders on the
way.
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I T I N E R A R Y
Day 01: Arrive Paro from Bangkok, Kathmandu
or Delhi (by Druk Air). Hotel. (L, D)
Day 02: Paro sightseeing. Hotel. (B, L,
D)
Day 03: Paro sightseeing. Hotel. (B, L,
D)
Day 04: Paro – Shana (Start of Chomolhari
Trek). Camp. (B, L, D)
Day 05: Shana - Thangthanka. Camp. (B, L, D)
Day 06: Thangthanka - Jangothang. Camp.
(B, L, D)
Day 07: Jangothang. Camp. (B, L, D)
Day 08: Jangothang - Thangthangka. Camp.
(B, L, D)
Day 09: Thangthangka – Shana. Camp. (B,
L, D)
Day 10: Shana - Paro – Thimphu (End of
Chomolhari Basecamp Trek). Hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 11: Thimphu sightseeing. Hotel. (B,
L, D)
Day 12: Thimphu - Paro Airport
for Departure. (B)
Meals: B = Breakfast; L =
Lunch; D= Dinner.
Note: The
above itinerary is a sample, intended to give you a general
idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such
as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of the
participants,etc., may dictate itinerary changes either
before departure or while on the trail. We reserve the right
to change this schedule in the interest of the trip participants'
safety, comfort and general well being.
Recommendations: The trek is a relatively
difficult requiring good physical fitness. Few weeks training
is advised and a physical fitness check-up is a must.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis; however, single
supplement is available upon request with extra surcharge
as applicable.
• Meals , B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner and evening
tea with biscuits.
• Transport within Bhutan.
• Trekking equipment like sleeping tents, dining tents,
kitchen tents, toilet tents, mattresses, etc,.
• Services of experienced licensed English speaking guides.
• Trekking cooks and trek assistant.
• Supply of pack and riding ponies.
• Bhutan Visa fees.
• Museum fees.
• Royalty and taxes.
TOUR COST EXCLUDES:
EXTRAS - as applicable:
• Departure Tax where applicable.
• Air fare.
• Travel insurance.
• Rescue operations by helicopter.
• Excess baggage charges.
• Mineral water, soft drinks and any alcoholic beverages,
cigarettes, laundry, telephone calls, tips and any personal
expenses.
• Nepal Visa (if entering Bhutan through Nepal).
• Any services in Kathmandu/Nepal (hotels, transport, etc.).
• Any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes,
cancellation of flights, deviation in program, delays due
to landslides/ road blockage, or otherwise.
(All relevant Terms &
Conditions apply)
