Laya Jhomolhari Trek Highlights:
“Adventure around last and only Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan A scenic sweeping flight to Paro with amazing views of snowcapped mountains.Tour of Bhutan heritage sites with ancient culture and monasteriesVisiting the best sites of Bhutan with famous “Tiger Nest” the Takshing Monastery.Trekking around beautiful country side to Bhutan’s tallest Mt. Jomolhari base camp
Trip Outlook:
Tour Mode: Hotel / Lodge or Guest-House with camping on trek
Tour & Trek Grade: Leisure with moderate to adventurous trekking.
Activities: fly in and fly out with tour- scenic drive and trekking.
Highest altitude: At Shinge La Pass 4,900 m high.
Bhutan Trip: 16 nights & 17 days (Paro to Paro)
Total Trip: 19 nights & 20 days (Kathmandu / Kathmandu)
Season: April to June and September to November.
Laya Jhomolhari Trek Introduction:
White Hill Adventure Treks present a marvelous adventure around eastern Himalaya at Bhutan’s highest mountains on Laya Jhomolhari Trek , a fabulous journey with a great combination of interesting cultural tours that Bhutan famous for, with an adventure to Laya & Jhomolhari treks led by our native Bhutanese expert guides. Laya & Jhomolhari Tour & Trek starts with an exciting hour flight to land at small Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan in Paro, where our White Hill Adventure native guide will accompany you throughout the trips in Bhutan.
Beginning with the interesting tour around Paro visiting the famous Takshing Monastery the Tiger Nest placed on a high cliff edge, and tour of other heritage sites and markets to observe the local Bhutanese way of life.
From Paro our real adventure leads to beautiful country areas into green alpine forested area of pines and rhododendron trees, visiting traditional remote village of immense Buddhist culture and finally ending at Laya area and to the base of Jhomolhari often spelled as Chomolhari.After an interesting time with an adventurous walk on high altitude of Eastern Himalaya, our return journey leads to Bhutan capital Thimphu for another sightseeing tour at places of interest.
A short drive to Paro concludes this amazing Laya & Jhomolhari Tour & Trek with a flight back at Kathmandu or to your connecting flights for homeward bound.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu with sightseeing tour.
Day 03: Fly to Paro-Bhutan via Druk Air.
Day 04: In Paro for sightseeing tour.
Day 05: Visit Taktsang Monastery 3,120 m drive to Shana 2,790 m.
Day 06: Trek to Soi Thangthanka 3,510 m – 08 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Jangothang base camp of Jhomolhari 4,080 m – 06 hrs.
Day 08: At Jangothang for day hike and acclimatization.
Day 09: Trek and camp near Lingshi Dzong 4,150m via Nyile La 4,890m.
Day 10: Trek to Chebisa 3,850 m – 06 hrs.
Day 11: Trek to Somothang 3,950 m via Gombu La 4,400 m – 06 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Robulathang 4,410 m via Jhare La 4,780 m – 05 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Limithang 4,160 m via Shinge La 5,000 m – 06 hrs.
Day 14: Trek to Laya 3,700 m – 05 hrs.
Day 15: Trek to Koena 3,240 m – 05 hrs.
Day 16: Trek to Gasa via Bale-la 3,800 m – 06 hrs.
Day 17: Drive to Thimphu via Punakha and Dochu La 3,050 m – 05 hrs.
Day 18: At Thimphu tour and sightseeing.
Day 19: Morning drive to Paro airport for flight back to Kathmandu.
Day 20: International departure for homeward bound.
