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JUMOLHARI TREK

Actual Trekking Days : 9
Total Days : 15
Season: March-May / September-December

There are two versions of this Trek and TAB counts them as two separate Treks. The shorter and easier version (Trek 2) is a 3 day Trek from Paro to Jumolhari base camp at Jangothang, returning via the same route or by an alternative trail. The longer version crosses two high passes from Jangothang and make its way to Thimphu.

The views of 7314 M. Jumolhari from Jangothang is spectacular. This Trek also affords an excellent opportunity to see Yaks.

Day 01:  Arrive Paro (By Druk Air)
Day 02:  Paro Sightseeing
Day 03.  Paro, Excursion to Taktsang Monastery
Day 04.  Paro - Shana (Start of Trek):
  Altitude: 2,820 m; Distance: 14 km; Time: 5 - 6 hrs.
Day 05. Shana - Thangthangka
  Altitude: 3610 m; Distance: 21 km; Time: 7 - 8 hrs.
Day 06.  Thangthangka - Jangothang
  Altitude: 4,115 m; Distance: 15 km; Time: 5 - 6 hrs.
Day 07:  Jangothang exploration & Acclimatization (Halt):
Day 08.  Jangothang - Lingshi
  Altitude: 4010 m, Distance: 18 km; Time: 5-6 hrs.
Day 09.  Lingshi - Shodu
  Altitude: 4110 m, Distance: 22 km; Time: 8-9 hrs.
Day 10: Shodu - Barshong
  Altitude: 3680 m, Distance: 16 km; Time: 5-6 hrs.
Day 11.  Barshong - Dolam Kencho
  Altitude: 3430 m, Distance: 15 km; Time: 5-6 hrs.
Day 12. Dolam Kencho - Thimphu:
  Altitude: 2600 m, Distance: 8km; Time: 3 hrs.
Day 13. Thimphu sightseeing
Day 14. Thimphu - Punakha - Wangdi - Thimphu.
Day 15. Thimphu - Paro (Departure)


 
     
 

VISA AND PERMIT

 
 

All foreign travelers to Bhutan are permitted entry only through recognised travel agent. The daily tariff is fixed by the Tourism Authority of Bhutan (TAB). Visa for Bhutan is granted for 14 days which can be extended in Thimphu for upto six months The actual VISA is stamped on arrival in Bhutan upon payment of US $ 20, but visitors need to obtain visa clearance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in advance. 

 
   
   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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