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Trip Itinerary
Closed to the outsiders for centuries, Bhutan has long been a mysterious land for foreigners. Our ‘Jumolhari Trek with Cultural Tour in Bhutan’ combines both trekking through rugged mountain terrains and a journey into the mystical Buddhist cultural towns of Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. While touring the towns we visit popular landmarks like Rinpung Dzong (fortress), Kichu Lhakhang and Chimi Lhakhang temple, Drugyal Dzong, memorial Chorten, folk heritage museum and even hike to the famous Taktsang (Tiger’s nest) monastery. We also cross the Dochula pass while enjoying constant company of the stunning Bhutanese landscape on our Jumolhari Trek with Cultural Tour in Bhutan.
- Trek the trails of Jumolhari trail through rugged mountain terrains
- Browse the cultural towns of Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha
- Visit popular landmarks such as Rinpung Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang and more
- Hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- Cross Dochula Pass with a constant backdrop of the stunning Bhutanese landscape
Overview
Arrival City
Paro, Bhutan
Departure City
Paro, Bhutan
Lodging Level
Hotel (Meri Puensum Resort)
Meals
15 breakfast, 14 lunch, 14 dinner
Trip Grade
Demanding
Maximum Altitude
4,100m/13,452ft
Activity
Trekking and Hiking, Cultural and Historical Tours
Styles
Active Adventures
Outline Itinerary
| Itinerary | Walking/Hiking | Walking/Hiking |
|---|---|---|
| DAY 01: Arrival and sightseeing in Paro | 2,250m/7,382ft | - |
| Day 02 Acclimatization hike to Tigers Nest Monastery | 3,180m/10,434ft | 4-5 hrs |
| Day 03 Trek starts: Paro to Shana | 2,870m/9,416ft | 5-6 hrs |
| Day 04 Shana to Sio Thangkha | 3,750m/12,304ft | 6-7 hrs |
| Day 05 Sio Thangkha to Jangothang | 4,040m/13,255ft | 5-6 hrs |
| Day 06 Jangothang: Rest Day | 4,040m/13,255ft | - |
| Day 07 Jangothang to Lingshi | 4,000m/13,124ft | 6-7 hrs |
| Day 08 Lingshi to Shodu | 4,100m/13,452ft | 8-9 hrs |
| Day 09 Shodu to Barshong | 3,600m/11,812ft | 6-7 hrs |
| Day 10 Barshong to Dolam Kencho | 3,600m/11,812ft | 5-6 hrs |
| Day 11 Dolam Kencho to Thimphu : Trek ends | 2,320m/7,612ft | 3 hrs |
| Day 12 Sightseeing in Thimpu | 2,320m/7,612ft | - |
| Day 13 Thimphu to Punakha | 1,250m/4,101ft | - |
| Day 14 Punakha to Paro | 2,250m/7,382ft | - |
| Day 15 Final Departure | - | - |
- Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
- Equipment
- Local Guide & Support Staffs
- All Private Ground Transportation Including Airport Transfers
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Bhutan Visa
- Small-Group Adventure
- Guaranteed Departures
- Lifetime Deposit
- No Booking Fee
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included during your stay in Bhutan. A variety of meals are available in most hotels the most popular being Indian, Chinese, and the more common continental food. Non-vegetarian dishes are generally available in most parts of Bhutan – pork, beef, chicken, and fish. The best advice is to ask the hotel and restaurant to recommend what is fresh and in season. While trekking, fresh foods and meats will be served during the initial days and high quality tinned foods during the end of the trek.
Hotels in Bhutan are approved and classified by the government as grade A, B and C. These government approved hotels are equivalent to 3-4 star hotels elsewhere. Based on availability at the time of booking, we will be accommodated in A grade hotels in Paro and Thimphu and B grade hotel in Punakha. We use Tashi Namgay Resort in Paro, Hotel Migmar in Thimphu and Meri Puensum Resort in Punakha. We will also be camping (in tents) during trekking. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost USD 800.
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