Bhutan's Sacred Summit Trek

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Druk Yul means 'Land of the Thunder Dragon', the local name for the country known to the world as Bhutan. It lies in the heart of the vast Himalaya and to both its west and east, rugged mountain ranges stand between it and the hill districts of India. Towering to the northwest, the stark and dramatic mountains of the Chomolhari Range form the frontier with Ti...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous

Highlights

    • Bhutan lies in the heart of the vast Himalaya and is surrounded by rugged mountain ranges. Towering to the northwest, the stark and dramatic mountains of the Chomolhari Range form the frontier with Tibet.
    • Very few visitors have entered this tiny Himalayan kingdom and even fewer have been privileged to trek into her high mountains. Chomolhari (7314m), the sacred mountain of Bhutan, is breathtakingly beautiful.
    • Bhutan is not just about scenery and unbelievable mountains; it is also about friendly people and an enduring and living Buddhist faith with magnificent monasteries, rich religious traditions, and a turbulent past.
    • The great fortresses or 'dzongs' found throughout the country are mute testimony to the wars, sieges and attempted invasions in times gone by.
    • Bhutan is now a peaceful kingdom where the king is revered and the economy is measured in Gross National Happiness!
    • Trekking through forests, walking above the tree line with nomadic yak herders, enjoying sightings of rare animals, and standing under the dramatic peaks of Chomolhari make this one of the most rewarding treks in the Himalaya

What's this trip about?

    Druk Yul means 'Land of the Thunder Dragon', the local name for the country known to the world as Bhutan. It lies in the heart of the vast Himalaya and to both its west and east, rugged mountain ranges stand between it and the hill districts of India. Towering to the northwest, the stark and dramatic mountains of the Chomolhari Range form the frontier with Tibet. Very few visitors have entered this tiny Himalayan kingdom and even fewer have been privileged to trek into her high mountains. Of the few areas open to trekkers and climbers the route to the base camp of Chomolhari (7314m), the sacred mountain of Bhutan, is probably the most aesthetically beautiful. Bhutan is not just about scenery and unbelievable mountains; it is also about friendly people and an enduring and living Buddhist faith with magnificent monasteries, rich religious traditions and about a turbulent past. The great fortresses or 'dzongs' found throughout the country are mute testimony to the wars, sieges and attempted invasions in times gone by. Today the country is a stable and peaceful kingdom where the king is revered and the economy is measured in 'Gross National Happiness'! Trekking through the dense forests, walking above the tree line with the nomadic yak herders, enjoying rare sightings of musk deer and blue sheep, and standing beneath the dramatic ice peaks of Chomolhari - these all make this one of the most rewarding treks in the entire Himalaya.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 14 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityParo
End CityParo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • High Adventure
  • Trekking & Expeditions
  • Climbing & Mountaineering
  • Religious

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 14

Trip includes

    • Local tour leader
    • Local guides
    • Airport transfers
    • Visa for Bhutan
    • Transport
    • Porterage on trek
    • Meals
    • Sightseeing and entrance fees

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: Paro (2280m)
Meals: Dinner Bhutan Visas & Additional Accommodation Travel in Bhutan is strictly controlled and to do any independent travel outside of a group tour is extremely difficult and expensive to arrange. We provide a group visa for travellers on our tours in Bhutan, ...
Day 2: Tiger's Nest Monastery - Paro (2280m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner As a warm-up for your trek, you will leave in the morning for an excursion to the legendary Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) - a small monastery, clinging precariously to a rock cliff 900 metres above the valley floor. Paro Valley is wide and fer...
Day 3: Shana (2890m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner After breakfast you will drive on a winding road up the Paro Chhu to Drukgyel Dzong. The dzong was built in the 17th century and played a strategic role in repelling many a Tibetan invasion. The fortress is now a burnt shell. Your trek...
Day 4: Soi Thangthanka (3580m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Today is a long day with plenty of ups and downs and a considerable amount of time spent avoiding mud holes. From the camp you will walk through picturesque countryside, crossing and recrossing the Paro Chhu many times. You will leave ...
Day 5: Jangothang (3992m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Today your walk will involve an ascent through a beautiful valley with pleasant views of the river below. After an hour or so, the thick forest opens into areas of wind-blown scrub trees and then yak pastures. You will stop for lunch a...
Day 6:  Jangothang (3992m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner The decision to rest or not is yours. If you are feeling the effects of altitude, then a total rest day is recommended. If you feel good however, the best thing to do is walk higher, then return again to sleep at the lower altitude. Th...
Day 7: Tso Phu (4297m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Today's walk is very short, so it is possible to enjoy another day hike from Jangothang before heading to the lakes and your new campsite. HRH Prince Namgyal Wangchuck stocked the two lakes with brown trout in the 1960s, so those inter...
Day 8: Chorapang (3749m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Today you will tackle Bang Tue La (Pass), which at 4700 metres, is the highest point on the trek. An early start is recommended to allow enough time to reach camp. This also means you can conquer the pass in the morning when the weather ...
Day 9: Thangbue (3999m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner You will climb steadily for 180 metres above the camp before the trail levels out and winds around a ridge and across a stream. There will be another steep climb to a small pass marked by several small chortens. You will stop for a bri...
Day 10: Shana (2890m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Today's trail climbs steeply from the camp up the side of a mountain covered with dwarf rhododendron. It is a relatively short but steep climb to the small pass. From this point, you will embark upon a wonderful part of the trek route. ...
Day 11: Thimphu (2250m)
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner For the remaining journey from Shana to Drukgyel Dzong, you will enjoy the relatively flat (compared to the walk from Thangbue!) walk to the road head. After lunch, you will drive to Thimphu, the capital of present-day Bhutan. Thimph...
Day 12: Thimphu (2250m)
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner After breakfast you will venture out to explore Thimphu. You will drive to a viewpoint and enjoy an excellent panoramic view of the city. On your way back, you’ll embark on a short ten-minute hike around the small enclosure in the pine...
Day 13: Paro (2250m)
Meals: Breakfast After breakfast you will be transferred to Paro Airport for your onward flight. (Please note that your departure flight is not included as part of the trip and must be booked separately.)

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Last Updated: 6/9/2018

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    • International flights
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    • Insurance (compulsory)
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Meals Included
12 breakfast, 11 Lunches & 12 Dinner
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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