Day 1: Gunitsawa Village – Sharna Zampa
This trek begins at Gunitsawa Village were you pass the army post. At the army checkpost your trek permit (provided by your tour operator) will be checked and endorsed. The campsite is on the opposite side of the river, not far from Gunitsawa.

Day 2: Sharna Zampa - Thangthangkha
On this long day, the trail continues with lots of small ups and downs. After going uphill through the river valley the valley finally narrows gradually to a mere path which descends to a meadow where a camp will based.

Day 3: Thangthangkha – Jangothang
If you did not see Mt. Jomolhari the previous evening, you will still have a chance to get a great view early this morning. This morning the trek continues up the Paro Chhu valley.

Day 4: Jangothang Halt
The rest day in Jangothang provides plenty of possibilities for day hikes with great views of lakes and snow capped mountains such as Jomolhari and Jichu Drake.

Day 5: Jangothang – Lingshi
The trail leads to a last settlement in the valley and drops to the Paro Chhu. Passing the lake of Tshophu (4,380m) you will climb up steeply to Bhonte La pass at 4,890 m, the highest point of this trek route.

Day 6: Lingshi – Shodu
The trail climbs up to the Yelila pass at an altitude of 4,930m. From the pass, on a clear day you will get an excellent view of Jumolhari, Tserimgang and Masanggang.

Day 7: Shodu – Barshong
The trail follows the Thimphu Chhu through rhododendron forests, past beautiful waterfalls along the way. The valley narrows till the path takes to the slopes and gradually ascends to the ruins of Barshong Dzong.

Day 8: Barshong – Dolam Kencho
The trail descends down to the Thimphu Chhu river valley, through dense forests of rhododendron, birch, conifer, maples and bamboos and then ascends to pasture lands. The camp is in a meadow.

Day 9: Dolam Kencho – Dodena
The trail continues through forested areas winding up and down and through a small pass. Langurs (monkeys) can be seen along the way. In Dodena, you will exit the Jigme Dorji National Park and reach the road head.

Jomolhari Trek - Finish
The trek finishes at the beautiful Cherri Monastery, while it is a 40 min hike to the monastery it is well worth it.

Jomolhari Trek

Day 1: Gunitsawa Village – Sharna Zampa
Day 2: Sharna Zampa - Thangthangkha
Day 3: Thangthangkha – Jangothang
Day 4: Jangothang Halt
Day 5: Jangothang – Lingshi
Day 6: Lingshi – Shodu
Day 7: Shodu – Barshong
Day 8: Barshong – Dolam Kencho
Day 9: Dolam Kencho – Dodena
Jomolhari Trek - Finish
The trek finishes at the beautiful Cherri Monastery.

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