JUMOLHARI TREK (9 Days)
Day01. Drukgyel Dzong-Sharna Zampa
(Altitude 2850m, Distance 17 km, Walking Time 4-5 hours, Ascent 360 meters, Descent 80 meters)
• Trek start from the Drugyel Dzong, a ruined fortress
• The camp is opposite side of the river
Day02. Sharna Zampa-Thangthangkha
(Altitude 3610m, Distance 22km, Walking Time 7-8 hours, Ascent 770 meters, Descent 10 meters)
• The trail follow through the river valley
• The camp will be set up in a meadow. From there if weather permit, you can see the great view of Mount Jumolhari
Day03. Thangthangkha-Jangothang
(Altitude 4080m, Distance 19 km, Walking Time 5-6 hours, Ascent 480 meters)
• After crossing an army outpost, the trail leads to the beautiful valley, passing the village Soe Takethang
• You could find lots of yaks and the herder’s
Day04. Jangothang Halt
The day in Jangothang provide 3 options for day hikes
• Hike to Jumolhari lies to the west direction
• Hike to Jichu Drake lies to the north
• Hike to number of unclimbed peaks lies to the east direction
Day05. Jangothang- lingshi
(Altitude 4010m, Distance 18 km, Walking Time 6-7 hours, Ascent 840 meters, Descent 870 meters)
• The trail climbs rapidly for about half an hour and crosses the bridge
• Climb to the Nyilila pass at an altitude of 4870m
• After the pass as you will come down into the lingshi camp, you will enjoy the great view of Lingshi Dzong.
Day06.Lingshi-Shodu
(Altitude 4080m, Distance 22 km, Walking Time 8-9 hours, Ascent 940 meters, Descent 920 meters)
• The trail climbs up to the Yelila pass (4930m) on a clear day, from the pass you can get impressive view of Jumolhari, Tserimgang and masagang.
Day07. Shodu-Barshong
(Altitude 3710m, Distance 16 km, walking Time 5-6 hours, Ascent 250 meters, Descent 670 meters)
• The trail follow the Thimphu River, through rhododendron forest
• On the way there is a beautiful water falls
• The path takes to the slopes and gradually ascends to the ruins of Barshong Dzong
Day08. Barshong-Dolam Kencho
(Altitude 3320m, Distance 15 km, Walking Time 4-6 hours, Ascent 290 meters, Descent 640 meters)
• The path follow the Thimphu chhu,through dense forest of rhododendron, maples and bamboo
• Camp is in a meadow
Day09. Dolam kencho-Dodena
(Distance 8 km, Walking Time 3-4 hours, Ascent 500 meters, and Descent 930 meters)
• The path continues through the forest area
• Arrive at the Dodena. The trek end here
• From there you shall be picked up for the drive to Thimphu city.