Jumolhari Trek and Cultural Tour

Description

Jumolhari Trek and Cultural Tour

Trip Highlights

• Gain magnificent views of the Himalayan Mountain Range
• Visit Fortresses, temples, monasteries, landmarks and much more
• Visit the world famous Tigers Nest Monastery
• Trek the Jumolhari Mountain Range

Trip Overview
The Jumolhari Trek and Cultural Tour begins in Paro with tours of the area’s heritage sites
including fortresses and the oldest temple in Bhutan. The tour continues to the Tiger’s Nest
Monastery for sightseeing and acclimation. The trek begins the day after, and transverses rugged
mountain terrains for amazing sights of the Himalayan mountain range, forests, and wildlife.
The trail passes through villages and a yak herder’s camp along the way to Thimphu, where the
trek ends. The tour picks up and travels to Punakha to visit some cultural heritage sites and then
returns to Paro.

If you’re looking for both a physical and culturally enriching experience in beautiful Bhutan, this
is the tour for you.

Outline Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive and go sightseeing in Paro.

Day 02: Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. -04 hrs, 3,180 m / 10,430 ft

Day 03: Trek to Shana. -06 hrs, 2,870 m / 9,413 ft

Day 04: Trek to Sio Thangkha. -07 hrs, 3,750 m / 12,300 ft

Day 05: Trek to Jangothang. -06 hrs, 4,040 m / 13,251 ft

Day 06: Rest and acclimate in Jangothang

Day 07: Trek to Lingshi. -07 hrs, 4,000 m / 13,120 ft

Day 08: Trek to Shodu. -09 hrs 4,100 m / 13,450 ft

Day 09: Trek to Barshong. -07 hrs, 3,600 m / 11,810 ft

Day 10: Trek to Dolam Kencho. -06 hrs, 3,600 m / 11,810 ft

Day 11: Trek to Thimphu. -03 hrs, 2,350 m / 7,710 ft

Day 12: Sightseeing in Thimpu

Day 13: Travel to Punakha. -03 hrs, 1,250 m / 4,100 ft

Day 14: Travel to Paro. -04 hrs, 2,250 m / 7,382 ft

Day 15: Conclude trip in Paro