This is primarily a positive offshoot of the Bhutanese government's policy limiting tourists to 5000 a year. Naturally one has a pleasant sensation of breaking fresh ground on treks in Bhutan.
The chomolhari trek follows the crystal clear trout rich upstream trail of Para Chu along the verdant rhododendron canopied forests and salubrious green alpine meadows. Mt. Chomolhari, having one of the most beautiful peaks in the Eastern Himalaya, stands st a magnificent (7314m) with age old frontier forts and sprawling yak pastures in its foreground; a truly rewarding sight for the determined trekker. One the course of the trek, one will have sojourned through several places rich in history in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha .
Best Season: March-May & September-November Start of Trek: Drukgyal Dzong (Paro) End of Trek: Drukgyal Dzong (Paro) Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days Trekking: 6 Nights / 7 Days
» Itinerary Details:
DAY 01 Arrival Paro, transfer hotel
DAY 02 Trek to Shana, camp
DAY 03 Trek to Soi Thangthangkha, camp
DAY 04 Trek to Jangothang, camp
DAY 05 Jonagothang - Excursions, camp
DAY 06 Trek to Lingshi, camp
DAY 07 Lingshi - Excursions, camp
DAY 08 Trek to Shodu, camp
DAY 09 Trek to Barshong, camp
DAY 10 Trek to Dolam Kencho, camp
DAY 11 Drive to Thimpu, hotel
DAY 12 Transfer to airport for final departure
Climate (General): Days are normally warm. Nights can at times be cold and in winter even below the freezing point. Monsoons shower in summer (heaviest July & August) and sometimes even in spring and autumn.
What to Bring:
Strong and comfortable trekking boots, sunglasses, a lot of spare vests and socks, headgear raincoat & warm clothing for the evenings.
Recommendations:
Moderate fitness is required. Few weeks training is advised.
It is also possible to combine tour and trek. E-mail or fax us for detailed itineraries, costs or other pre-departure information.
This is primarily a positive offshoot of the Bhutanese government's policy limiting tourists to 5000 a year. Naturally one has a pleasant sensation of breaking fresh ground on treks in Bhutan. 
