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JOURNEYS · CHAPTER II · TREKKING · N°03 · JOMOLHARI · HOUSE FAVOURITE

Jomolhari Base.

Eight to twelve nights to the base camp of Jomolhari and beyond — Jangothang, the crossing of Nyile La, and the remote fortress valley of Lingshi. The most photographed peak in the kingdom.

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ChapterII · Trekking
Days12
RouteParo · Jangothang · Lingshi · Thimphu
Difficulty4
Jangothang camp below Jomolhari, blue hour

JANGOTHANG CAMP BELOW JOMOLHARI, BLUE HOUR

Day by day

The itinerary.

Day01

Arrival in Paro & Acclimatization Hike

  • ·A warm-up hike to Zuri Dzong
  • ·An evening cultural walk through Paro town
Day02

Paro → Shana (Trek Start)

  • ·A scenic drive to the trailhead
  • ·Trekking along the Paro River
Day03

Shana → Soi Thangthangkha

  • ·Deeper into the high valley
  • ·A first glimpse of Mt. Jomolhari, weather permitting
Day04

Soi Thangthangkha → Jangothang (Base Camp)

  • ·Wide-open valley views and yak-herder settlements
  • ·Sunset over Jomolhari's north face
Day05

Jangothang Acclimatization Day

  • ·Optional side hikes to the Jomolhari Glacier Viewpoint
  • ·Tsho Phu Lakes
  • ·High ridgelines for panoramic photography
Day06

Jangothang → Lingshi via Nyile La Pass

  • ·Crossing Nyile La (4,980m), the highest point of the trek
  • ·Views of Jomolhari, Jichu Drake, and Tserim Kang
  • ·A camp beneath ancient fortress ruins
Day07

Lingshi Exploration

  • ·A cultural visit to Lingshi Dzong
  • ·Or a rest day with short hikes
Day08

Lingshi → Shodu

  • ·Dramatic cliffs and river valleys
  • ·Another high pass with sweeping mountain views
Day09

Shodu → Barshong

  • ·A descent through rhododendron forests
  • ·Following the Wang Chhu River
Day10

Barshong → Dolam Kencho → Thimphu

  • ·A final trekking day through forests and meadows
  • ·Transfer to Thimphu
Day11

Thimphu → Paro (optional)

  • ·Spa, hot stone bath, or city exploration
Day12

Departure from Paro

  • ·A private airport transfer
TREKKING · N°II

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Tour type

Trekking

Four dates remain in the 2026 Heritage book.