Trekking in Bhutan

16 days / 14 nights

Bhutan – Chomolhari Trekking

Flights excluded

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Let yourself be conquered by a Trekking in Bhutan!

Going for trekking in Bhutan means immersing yourself in its uncontaminated nature. Bhutan is an extraordinary place located in the center of the impressive Himalaya mountain range. It is a country that lived for centuries in a sort of voluntary isolation, far from the rest of the world.

You will get in touch with its extremely hospitable population, you will travel in a mythical dimension full of legends and religiosity. The trek offers spectacular views of the Chomolari (7314 m high) climbing up to 4930 m (maximum altitude) through remote villages such as Lingzhie with a good chance of seeing the yaks.

1° day

Departure from Italy (- / - / -)

Departure from Milano Malpensa airport with scheduled flight in economy class.

2° day

Arrival in Kathmandu (- / - / -)

Arrival in Kathmandu, meeting with our correspondent, and transfer to the hotel. Free day.

3° day

Kathmandu (B / - / -)

Day to visit the city, and the temples of Bodha, Pashupati, and Swayambunath.

4° day

Kathmandu - Paro (B / L / D)

Flight to Paro with Druk air. The spectacular flight offers beautiful views of the mountains and territory. Upon arrival, bureaucratic formalities, transfer to hotel, and free afternoon.

5° day

Pair (B / L / D)

Visit Takshang Gompa monastery, the most famous of the Bhutanese monasteries. It can be reached with a trek of a couple of hours between pine forests and small villages. The monastery stands on the edge of a cliff 900 meters above the valley floor. The name of the monastery means "den of the tiger" and refers to the legend according to which in the 7th century the saint Padmasambhava flew here on the back of a tiger. The site is recognized as a sacred site and is a destination for pilgrims from all over Bhutan. At the end of the visit, you return to the hotel.

6° day

Paro- Drugyel Dzong - Sharna Zampa (B / L / D)

Trek Drugyel Dzong - Sharna Zampa (5-6 hours) ascent 360 m, descent 80 m. Transfer to Drugyel Dzong (2580 m), the starting point of the trek. The itinerary passes through small villages between terraces planted with rice and millet, along the edges of the Paro Chhu river, climbing slightly towards an area of apple orchards and blue pine and fir forests. The trek ends in Sharna Zampa.

7° day

Sharna Zampa - Thangthangka (B / L / D)

Trek Sharna Zampa - Thangthangka (7-8 hours) ascent 770 m, descent 10 m. The route continues along Paru Chhu between conifers and rhododendrons, and crossing wooden bridges. Entering the Jigme Dorji national park, the trek gradually climbs up a stony path to Thangthangka where the Jhomolhari appears at the head of the valley on which the field rests.

8° day

Thangthangka - Jangothang (B / L / D)

Trek Thangthangka - Jangothang (5-6 hours) ascent 480 m. The path slowly climbs to a military post. Following the course of Paru Chhu in the middle of the larch forest, you reach Jangothang at 4500 meters, from which you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Jhomolhari.

9° day

Jangothang (B / L / D)

Acclimatization and exploration in Jangothang. A day of rest in Jangothang constitutes a part of sure interest of the trekking. The panorama is extremely beautiful and evocative with many excursion trails in the surrounding area.

10° day

Jangothang - Lingzhi (B / L / D)

Trek Jangothang - Lingzhi (6-7 hours) ascent 840 m - descent 870 m. Cross a log bridge at 4160 m to go to the left bank of the Paro Chhu and reach a valley that offers a breathtaking view of the Chomolari, Jichu Drake, and Tshrim Khang. At 4470 meters, the path continues entering a glacial valley with the presence of numerous moraines. Here, the vegetation is nothing but an expanse of grass, tundra, and modest juniper bushes. The maximum point of ascent corresponds to Nyile La (4870 meters) where the panorama is breathtaking. Once you have crossed the pass, the downhill path begins on an often stony path reaching again the vegetation with patches of rhododendrons and birches and yak pastures. Lingzhi, where the field is located, is located at 4,100 meters above sea level.

11° day

Ligzhi - Match (B / L / D)

Trek Ligzhi - Shodu (7-8 hours) ascent 940 m - descent 920 m. This is the most demanding day of the whole trek. We leave early in the morning for a fairly steep climb to the Yeli La pass (4930 meters). The rest of the downhill route crosses two lakes walking along the banks between sheep pastures and tree vegetation.

12° day

Match - Barshong (B / L / D)

Trek Shodu - Barshong (5 hours) ascent 250 m - 670 m. The route follows the bank of the Thimchu river. Barshong Dzong field is located at 3500 meters.

13° day

Barshong - Dodina - Thimpu (B / L / D)

Trek Barshong - Dodina (7-8 hours) End of the trek. The path passes through a bamboo forest. At the end of the trek, a means of transport will take you to Thimpu (about 2 hours) for dinner and overnight stay.

14° day

Thimpu - Paro (B / L / D)

Transfer to Paros. Visit the ruins of the fortress of Drugyel. The fort was used to defend the valley from Tibetan invasions at the beginning of the 17th century, and from the fort, you can admire Monte Chomolari 7320 m. Visit of the national museum which in its 7 floors, contains aspects of Bhutanese culture and history starting from the 7th century. Short walk to the Rinpung Dzong administrative center and monk school. Short walk to return to Paro visit of the local markets, return to the Kichu Resort. Hotel accommodation.

15° day

Paro - Kathmandu (B / - / -)

Transfer to the airport for the return flight to Kathmandu. Hotel accommodation. Cultural dinner.

16° day

Departure from Italy (- / - / -)

Transfer to the airport for return flight to Italy.

Tariff per person, starting from:

Notes

(B / L / D): B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = Dinner


The tariff includes

  • All airport transfers as scheduled (in Nepal and Buthan)
  • 4stars Hotel in Kathmandu, double room, bed and breakfast.
  • Round trip flight Kathmandu-Paro.
  • Full board in Buthan, both the hotel (Kichu Resort) twin room, and in the camping, excluding drinks.
  • 2 pax tents for camping, complete kitchen equipment, food, camping mats
  • All transfers and guided tours, with an English-speaking guide in Buthan.
  • Travel insurance (medical-baggage).
  • Cultural dinner at the end of the trip

The tariff does not include

  • Round trip international flight Milan-Kathmandu in economy class.
  • Nepalese double-entry visa.
  • Airport taxes for international flights
  • Meals in Kathmandu.
  • Sleeping bag
  • Visa for the Buthan 20 usd, obtainable with the travel package.
  • Drinks, gratuities, all extras in general.
  • Everything not expressly mentioned in “The tariff includes”
  • Registration fee of 95 euros
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