Jomolhari Base Camp Trek

Arrive in Paro and spend the day acclimatizing and preparing for the trek.

• Flight into Paro
• Transfer to hotel
• Trek briefing and equipment check
• Meet trekking team
• Acclimatization walk
• Visit Drukgyel Dzong ruins
• Packing and preparation
• Early dinner and rest

The trek begins at Drukgyel Dzong, following the Paro Chhu river through beautiful farmland and forest.

• Drive to Drukgyel Dzong trailhead
• Begin trekking along Paro Chhu
• Pass through villages and farmland
• Enter blue pine forest
• Lunch by the river
• Continue to Shana camp
• Set up camp
• Dinner and early rest
• Camp altitude: 2,850m

Continue up the valley, passing army checkpoints and entering more remote territory.

• Morning trek through forest
• Army checkpoint registration
• Follow river upstream
• Cross wooden bridges
• Lunch stop
• Afternoon trek through rhododendron
• Arrive Thangthangkha
• First views of snow peaks
• Camp altitude: 3,610m

The spectacular walk to Jangothang (Jomolhari Base Camp) with the mighty peak revealing itself.

• Trek through yak pastures
• Enter alpine zone
• First clear views of Jomolhari
• Lunch with mountain views
• Arrive at Jangothang camp
• Stunning base camp setting
• Explore ruins of old fortress
• Evening photography
• Camp altitude: 4,080m

A rest day at base camp for acclimatization, with optional hikes to higher viewpoints.

• Leisurely breakfast with mountain views
• Optional hike toward Jomolhari glacier
• Explore the valley
• Visit yak herder camps
• Spot blue sheep on slopes
• Photography and relaxation
• Acclimatization walks
• Rest and prepare for return

Retrace steps back down the valley with different perspectives and lighting.

• Final morning views of Jomolhari
• Begin descent
• Different light for photography
• Lunch en route
• Arrive Thangthangkha
• Afternoon rest
• Dinner at camp
• Camp altitude: 3,610m

Continue the descent through forest, enjoying the easier walking.

• Morning trek through forest
• Enjoy familiar trail
• Lunch stop
• Afternoon arrival at Shana
• Relaxation at lower altitude
• Celebration dinner with team
• Camp altitude: 2,850m

Complete the trek and celebrate with a hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery.

• Final trek to Drukgyel Dzong
• Meet vehicle and drive to trailhead
• Begin Tiger's Nest hike
• Celebrate trek completion at monastery
• Receive blessings
• Return to Paro
• Hot shower and celebration dinner
• Overnight in hotel

Depart with memories of Jomolhari's majesty.

• Breakfast
• Souvenir shopping
• Airport transfer
• Farewell
• Departure