Jomolhari Base Camp Trek
A challenging trek to the base of sacred Mt. Jomolhari.
Journey Facts
Duration
11 Days / 10 Nights
Best season
April–June, Sep–Oct
Difficulty
Challenging
Region
Western Bhutan
Group size
4–10 guests
Journey Overview
Curated for immersive Bhutan travel
High-altitude trails with stunning Himalayan panoramas.
Signature Moments
Highlights tailored to this journey
Mt. Jomolhari views
High passes
Nomadic camps
Day by Day
Immersive itinerary flow
11 days of curated experiences
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Arrival in Paro
Day 1Paro · 2,250 mMeet your expedition crew and run through gear and route briefing. Evening walk through Paro town to loosen travel legs before the mountains begin.
Acclimatisation: Tiger's Nest
Day 2Taktsang · 3,120 mClimb to Taktsang monastery at 3,120 metres — sacred, spectacular, and the ideal altitude primer for the days ahead.
Trek Start: Up the Paro Chhu
Day 3Shana · 2,850 mDrive to the army post at Gunitsawa and walk into the Jigme Dorji National Park, following the Paro river through farmland and forest to your first camp at Shana.
Deep Forest to Thangthangkha
Day 4Thangthangkha · 3,610 mA long, wild day up the narrowing valley — mossy oak and birch, riverside boulders, the odd langur troop — climbing steadily to a clearing camp where, on a clear evening, Jomolhari makes its first appearance.
Above the Treeline to Jangothang
Day 5Jangothang · 4,080 mThe forest gives way to yak pasture and stone herder huts as you enter the high country. Camp at legendary Jangothang beneath the sheer 2,000-metre face of Jomolhari — one of the great basecamp views of the Himalaya.
Rest Day: the Twin Lakes
Day 6Tsho Phu Lakes · 4,380 mAcclimatisation day at Jangothang with an optional hike to the twin lakes of Tsho Phu, where blue sheep graze the slopes and Jichu Drake's ice pyramid fills the skyline. Afternoon tea with a yak-herding family.
Nyile La Pass to Lingshi
Day 7Lingshi · 4,010 mCross your first great pass, Nyile La at 4,870 metres, prayer flags snapping in the wind between Jomolhari and Tserim Kang. Descend to camp below Lingshi Dzong, a lone white fortress standing sentinel over the highlands.
Yeli La — the Trek's High Point
Day 8Shodu · 4,080 mA big day over Yeli La at 4,930 metres — the roof of the route — before dropping to a riverside camp at Shodu, where a chorten marks the halfway blessing home.
The Thimphu Chhu Gorge
Day 9Barshong · 3,710 mFollow the young Thimphu river through a dramatic gorge of waterfalls and rock walls, climbing to the ruined dzong at Barshong for your final mountain camp.
Trail's End & the Return to Comfort
Day 10Thimphu · 2,320 mDescend through bamboo and rhododendron to the roadhead at Dolam Kencho and drive to Thimphu for the sweetest shower of the trip, a celebration dinner, and a well-earned soft bed.
Departure
Day 11Paro International AirportTransfer to Paro for departure. Eleven days, one sacred mountain, and a trail few travelers on earth will ever walk.
What’s included
Inclusions
- Crew and equipment
- Camping meals
Not included
- International flights
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FAQs
Is altitude support provided?
Yes, acclimatization days are included.
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