Jomolhari Soi Yaksa

11 Days
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Overview

Full Itinerary

Tours Detail

Overview

A popular route trekked by many for the magnificent experience it has to offer with majestic snowpeaked Mt.Jomohari towering over you, stunning sacred turqoise lakes, glacial valleys and beautiful campsites. On this trek, you cross over Bonte la at 4890m and Takhung la at 4520m with highest camp altitude at 4180m.

Itinerary

Day 1 :
Paro

Arrive at Paro International Airport, check-into hotel, sightseeing in Paro

Elevation: 2,200m

Day 2 :
Tigers Nest

Steep uphill along dirt track reaching half point cafe, gradual sloap and downhill on steps and back up stairs to the monastery

Elevation: 3,120m
Elevation Gain: 520m
Hours Hiking: 4hrs
Milage: 6.4km

Day 3 :
Shana Zampa

Rocky trail along river, need to pay attention when hiking, about 1 hr to camp after Tibet junction

Elevation: 3250m
Elevation Gain: 400m
Hours Hiking: 5hrs
Milage: 17km
Trek Days: 1

Day 4 :
Thangthangka

1 hour of rocky terrain,3.5 hrs to stupor on left of trail over bridge, 2hrs from stupor to stupor

Elevation: 3630m
Elevation Gain: 770m
Hours Hiking: 6-7hrs
Milage: 22km
Trek Days: 2

Day 5 :
Jangothang

2 hrs of rock/mud onto grassy plain meadows, from actual camp ground 2 hrs. to camp, 1 hr from school

Elevation: 4080m
Elevation Gain: 480m
Hours Hiking: 6hrs
Milage: 18km
Trek Days: 3

Day 6 :
Jangothang Halt

Hike to glaciers and explore around/rest day to acclimatize and enjoy view of Jomohari mountain.

Trek Days: 4

Day 7 :
Soi Yaksa

Steep 1 hr. then gradual to lakes, descend into a hidden valley, climb steeply to Bonte La pass at 4890m,descend to camp.

Elevation: 3800m
Elevation Gain: 810m
Hours Hiking: 6hrs
Milage: 16km
Trek Days: 5

Day 8 :
ThombuShong

328ft climb to ridge, down to stream, uphill, down into valley, up to ridge, ascent to 14829ft, down to 13713ft to camp

Elevation: 4180m
Elevation Gain: 720m
Hours Hiking: 4-5hrs
Milage: 11km
Trek Days: 6

Day 9 :
Shana - Thimphu

Climb out of valley to Thombu La 4380m, gradual down to 4000m, steep descent to trailhead and transfer to Thimphu, check into hotel and relax

Elevation: 2,300m
Elevation Gain: 200m
Hours Hiking: 6-7hrs
Milage: 13km
Trek Day: 7

Day 10 :
Thimphu

AM: Largest Buddha Dordenma statue (54m), Folk Heritage Museum, Textile Museum, Craft Bazaar
PM: Kaja Throm Farmers Market and Free Time

Day 11 :
Departure

INCLUDED

  • Accommodation at 3* standard hotels during non trek days
  • All meals
  • Private vehicle transfers
  • English speaking tour/trek guide
  • Permits/Entrance fees
  • Sleeping Tents and Mats
  • Dining Tent, Kitchen tent, toilet tent
  • Camp Tables, chairs, utensils, hot water bags
  • Trekking chef & assistants
  • Horses to carry equipment’s
  • Sustainable Development Fee $200 USD per night per person (payable to the government)

EXCLUDED

  • Airfare
  • Visa fee $40 USD per person
  • Sleeping bag
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses such as drinks, phone calls, transfers
  • Anything not included in inclusions

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Jomolhari Soi Yaksa
From AUD 6,000
/ Adult
  • Best Price Guaranteed
  • Domestic Flights Included
  • Meals
  • We speak your language
  • Local experts
  • All equipment included
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