Attributes

Height

4150 Feet

Weather

Cold to Moderately Cold

Temperature

0 to 10 degree celsius

11 Days Jomolhari-Lingzhi Trekking and cultural Tour

Paro, Thimphu Cultural Tours, Treking

The Jomolhari-Lingzhi trek is renowned for its stunning beauty, offering breathtaking views of Mount Jomolhari, Bhutan’s second highest peak at 7,326 meters (24,035 feet). Sacred to the Bhutanese, the mountain adds cultural and spiritual significance to the trek.

You’ll encounter diverse landscapes, alpine meadows, rocky slope with wildflowers depending on the season, and pristine glacial lakes reflecting snow-capped peaks. Along the way, ancient monasteries and dzongs perch on hillsides or nestle in valleys, blending architectural and cultural importance against the backdrop of the Himalayas.

The route is rich in biodiversity, offering sightings of many bird species including the Himalayan monal, Golden eagle, and Common ravens the Bhutan’s national bird. It is also home to mammals such as Himalayan marmots, blue sheep, various species of wild cats including the snow Leopard.

This seven-day trek provides a diverse and enriching experience for nature enthusiasts, showcasing various ecosystems and biodiversity.

Overview
Itinerary
Cost Info
FAQ
Gallery

Overview

This comprehensive 11-day tour package in Bhutan combines a challenging 6-day Jomolhari trek with 5 days of cultural sightseeing. The journey begins with acclimatization in Paro, including a hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest monastery, before embarking on the trek that takes hikers through the diverse landscapes of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Park, offering views of Mount Jomolhari (7,314m) and opportunities to spot local wildlife like blue sheep and Himalayan marmots. The trek reaches elevations up to 4,890 meters at Nyila pass and traverses through various terrains including alpine meadows, rhododendron forests, and glacial valleys. After the trek, the tour transitions to cultural exploration in Thimphu and Paro, visiting significant sites such as the Buddha Dordenma statue, Tashichho Dzong, the National Museum, and the ancient Kyichu Lhakhang temple, providing a well-rounded experience of both Bhutan's natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Itinerary

Itinerary Expand All

Day 1 - Arrive at Paro international airport
Day 1: Arrive at Paro international airport
Drive to Hotel, relax or sightseeing depending on your flight schedules. Overnight stay in Paro. Overnight stay in Paro, at elevation of 2,200 meters.
Day 2 - Paro to Tiger’s nest for acclimatization
Day 2: Paro to Tiger’s nest for acclimatization
Hiking: Day hike for approximately 2.5 hours uphill to Tiger’s Nest. Tiger’s Nest is one of Bhutan’s iconic landmarks, perched on a cliff. The cave was discovered by Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, who flew from Tibet riding on a tigress, believed to be his consort appearing in the form of a tigress. Guru Rinpoche meditated in the cave for three years. The complex of temples was built in the 17th century by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye. An elevation of 3,150 meters. Overnight stay in Paro
Day 3 - Paro to Thangthangka
Day 3: Paro to Thangthangka
Drive for 1.5 hours to reach Shana, traveling along the Paro River valley and passing through villages in the upper Paro district. The trek begins from Shana to Thangthangka along the Paro River, leading through cool broadleaved and conifer forests of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Park.

Distance: 22 km

Elevation: 2,200-3,350 meters

Duration: 7-8 hours, overnight stay in camp at Thangthnagka.
Day 4 - Thangthangka to Jangothang
Day 4: Thangthangka to Jangothang
The trek passes through deciduous shrub forests, yak herder camps, and alpine meadows, offering majestic views of Mount Jumolhari (7,314 meters).

Distance: 19 km

Elevation: 3,350-4100 meters

Duration: 6-7 hours
Day 5 - Jangothang
Day 5: Jangothang
Day hikes around Jangothang for acclimatization and exploration of the surrounding area for Blue Sheep, Himalayan Marmot and Musk deer. Overnight stay in camp at Jangothang
Day 6 - Jangothang to Lingshi
Day 6: Jangothang to Lingshi
The trek begins uphill to Nyila pass 4,890 meters with the panoramic view of Himalayan peaks and descend to Lingshi through dwarf Rhododendron Forest and alpine meadow. Over night stay in camp at Lingshi.

Distance: 18 km

Elevation: 4,100-4,150 meters

Duration: 5-6 hours
Day 7 - Lingshi to Shodu
Day 7: Lingshi to Shodu
The trek ascends through alpine meadows and dwarf rhododendron, crossing over the 4,950-meter Yaklela Pass before descending to Shodu, passing by waterfalls along the way.

Distance: 22 km

Elevation: 3060-4,150 meters

Duration: 8-9 hours
Day 8 - Shodu to Barshong
Day 8: Shodu to Barshong
Trekking through deciduous shrub forests, agricultural fields, and coniferous forests offers a diverse and enriching experience for nature enthusiasts. The varied landscapes provide opportunities to witness different ecosystems and biodiversity along the trekking route.

Distance: 16 km

Elevation: 3,050-3,130 meters

Duration: 5-6 hours
Day 9 - Barshong to Thimphu
Day 9: Barshong to Thimphu and sightseeing
Drive 3 hours to Thimphu capital city of Bhutan. Check into a hotel and relax. Elevation of 2,200 meters.

Visit: National Memorial Chorten, is a prominent religious structure and It was built in 1974 in memory of the late third king of Bhutan

Explore: Buddha Dordenma, a massive golden Buddha statue 51.5 meters tall, it is one of the largest Buddha statues in the world. Situated on a hill overlooking Thimphu city.

Visit: Takins preserve, Takin is a national animal, unique mammal with a goat-like appearance and is revered in Bhutanese culture and folklore.

Visit: Handmade paper factory, established to preserve the ancient’s Bhutanese tradition of paper making

Visit: Tashichho Dzong, Trashichho Dzong houses the throne room of the King of Bhutan and serves as the summer residence of central monastic body and administrative center.
Day 10 - Thimphu to Paro
Day 10: Thimphu to Paro
Drive 1.5 hours to Paro and sightseeing in Paro

Visit: Kyichu Lhakhang located in the Paro valley, it is the oldest temple in the country. King Songtsen Gampo built 108 temples in the 7th century to subdue powerful demoness. In Bhutan, there are two temples built by the king Sontsen Gampo, Jambay Lhakhang in central Bhutan, Bumthang and Kyichu Lhakhang in western Bhutan, Paro. Both Jambay Lhakhang and Kyichu Lhakhang are not only revered as sacred sites but also serve as significant cultural and historical landmarks in Bhutan, attracting visitors from around the world

Visit: Paro Rimpong Dzong, Paro Dzong, also known as Rinpung Dzong, is a historic fortress-monastery built in 1646 under the order of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the unifier of Bhutan. It was constructed by Tenzin Drukdra, who served as the Paro Penlop (District Governor). Today, it serves as the residence for the monastic body and the administrative center of the Paro district. Overnight stay in Paro.

Explore: Paro town and its traditional architecture and shopping. Overnight Stay in Paro
Day 11 - Depart from Paro international airport.
Day 11: Depart from Paro international airport.
You may have some free time in Paro for last-minute shopping or birdwatching around Paro Valley, depending on your flight schedule.

Cost Info

Price includes

Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
Transportation to and from airport to the hotel and as per the tour package destinations
Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
All the required permits and paperwork

Price excludes

International Airfare
Visa Charges
Your travel and medical insurance
Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter

FAQ

FAQ Expand All

What is lorem ipsum dummy text ?
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum.
Why lorem ipsum dummy text?
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum.
How to use it ?
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum.
Why do we need lorem ipsum ?
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum.
This is dummy content ?
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum.

Gallery

Please select date

from ~~$170.00~~ $165.00

Booking Form
Enquiry Form

Full Name* :

Email* :

Country :

Phone Number :

Number of Adults :

Number of Children :

Message :