Jomolhari Trek — Classic Route
- Trip length
- 12 days • 11 nights
- Activity level
- Challenging
- Group size
- Up to 8
- Departures
- 2026: Nov–Dec · 2027: Jan–May, Sep–Nov
From Nu. 144,000/person
Includes guide, transport, hotels and the daily SDF
Overview
A 12-day approach to Mt. Jomolhari via Jangothang, continuing on over Lingshi and Shodu rather than turning back.
A 12-day approach to Mt. Jomolhari via Jangothang, continuing on over Lingshi and Shodu rather than turning back. This 12-day journey is led by Bhutanese guides who know the places and the people. Day by day: Arrival in Paro; Tiger's Nest hike; Trek begins: Paro to Shana; Shana to Thangthangka; Thangthangka to Jangothang; Rest day at Jangothang; and more across 12 days. The full itinerary with each day's details is on this page. This is a trekking journey. You walk with a guide, cook and pack animals or porters, camp or stay in simple lodges, and see parts of Bhutan that no road reaches. Your guide carries a first-aid kit and sets the pace for the group. The difficulty is challenging. It involves long walking days at high altitude, cold nights and basic facilities, so good fitness and some previous hiking experience are recommended. Ask us about preparation and the best season. Every Droelma Tours & Travels journey is arranged with a licensed Bhutanese guide, a private vehicle and driver where roads allow, and accommodation planned in advance, and we help with your Bhutan visa and permits. Departure dates and group size can be adjusted — send us an enquiry and we will tailor the itinerary to your dates and interests.
Highlights
- Airport pickup
- Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
- Jigme Dorji National Park
- Forest trail
- Jangothang (Jomolhari base camp)
- Tshophu Lake (optional)
Bhutan
Start / end Paro
Day by day
What each day looks like. Timings shift with the weather and the festival calendar — your guide will tell you the night before.
Day1Arrival in ParoParo
Arrive at Paro International Airport.
What you'll do
- Airport pickup
Day2Tiger's Nest hikeParo
Acclimatize with Bhutan's signature hike.
What you'll do
- Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
Day3Trek begins: Paro to ShanaParo
Follow the Paro Chhu river into Jigme Dorji National Park.
What you'll do
- Jigme Dorji National Park
Day4Shana to ThangthangkaParo
A long day gaining altitude through pine and rhododendron forest.
What you'll do
- Forest trail
Day5Thangthangka to JangothangParo
Arrive at Jomolhari base camp, with the mountain now visible.
What you'll do
- Jangothang (Jomolhari base camp)
Day6Rest day at JangothangParo
An optional side hike to a turquoise glacial lake.
What you'll do
- Tshophu Lake (optional)
Day7Jangothang to LingshiThimphu
Cross a high pass into the remote Lingshi valley.
What you'll do
- Lingshi Dzong
Day8Lingshi to ShoduThimphu
The trek's highest point, near 4,950m.
What you'll do
- High pass crossing
Day9Shodu to BarshongThimphu
A long descent through rhododendron forest.
What you'll do
- Forest descent
Day10Barshong to Dodina, drive to ThimphuThimphu
The final trekking day, followed by a drive into the capital.
What you'll do
- Dodina trailhead
Day11Thimphu sightseeingThimphu
A rest day among the capital's monuments and museums.
What you'll do
- Buddha Dordenma
- Tashichho Dzong
Day12Departure via ParoParo
Drive back to Paro for your onward flight.
What you'll do
- Departure transfer
Where you'll stay
We haven't published the property list for this trip yet. Accommodation is included throughout, and we confirm each hotel in writing before you pay anything — ask us and we'll tell you exactly where this itinerary stays.
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What's included
Included in the price
- Licensed guide & trek crew
- Camping equipment
- Pack animals for gear
- All meals during the trek
- Hotel accommodation on non-trek nights
Not included
- International flights
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- Visa fee
- Personal expenses
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