White Dragon Expeditions

In the morning, hike to the iconic Tiger’s nest monastery (Paro Taktsang). It is a 2 hours hike till the monastery from the base of the hill.

In the afternoon, visit Drugyal dzong, the defense fortress built in 1649 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

Then visit Kichu monastery, the oldest temple in Bhutan built in 659 AD by the Tibetan King Srongtsen Gampo.

In the evening, visit to a Bhutanese farmhouse.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

In the Morning, drive to Shana and start the Trek to Thang Thanka (Start of Jomolhari trek in Bhutan).

Dinner and overnight in camp at the stone shelter.

Altitude: 3610 m; distance 22 Km; time 7 – 8 hours. (Ascent 770 m, Descent 10 m). Jomolhari trek difficulty: Strenuous.

Today, we pass Tegethang, where the yak herders’ camp in winter. You will see many yaks before we enter Jangothang base camp. There is also a ruined dzong nearby that used to guard Bhutan in ancient times against the Tibetan forces.

Dinner and overnight in camp.

Altitude: 4080 m; Distance 19 Km; Time 5 – 6 hours. (Ascent 480 m). Jomolhari trek difficulty level: Strenuous.

For day hikes, you have 3 options on this day at Jangothang.

• Hike to Jomolhari glacier which is around 4 ½ hours (Back and forth).
• Hike to Jichu Drake glacier which is around 3 hours (Back and forth).
• Walk up the mountain between Jomolhari and Jichu Drake, the summit is at 5200 m with a great view of both the mountains. This is 8 hours (Back and forth).

Dinner and overnight in camp.

Today we see the breathtaking view of Jichu Drake, Jomolhari and Tsherim gang. Then climb to the Nyeley la pass at an altitude of 4,700 m and descend to Lingshi.

You can enjoy the beautiful view of Lingshi dzong.

Dinner and overnight in camp (Altitude is 4010 m).

Distance: 18 km, hiking time: 6-7 hours, ascent 840 m, descent: 870 m, Jomolhari trek difficulty level: Strenuous.

We climb Yalila pass (4930 m), from where on a clear day, best views of Tserim gang, mount Jomolhari and Masagang will be seen.

Dinner and overnight in camp at Shodu. (Altitude: 4080 m).

Distance: 22 km, hiking time: 8-9 hours. (Ascent 940 m, descent 920 m). Jomolhari trek difficulty level: Strenuous.

The route follows the Thimphu river, descending through rhododendron, juniper and other alpine forest.

In the afternoon, the trail gradually ascends to the ruins of the Barshong dzong, reaching the camp.

Dinner and overnight in camp (Altitude: 3710 m).

Distance: 16 km, walking time: 5-6 hours, Ascent 250 m, Descent: 670 m.

The trail is downhill through alpine forest and we once again join Thimphu river for a while.

Your vehicle will pick you up and drive to Thimphu.

Distance: 4 km, walking time: 2 hours, Ascent: 290 m, Descent: 640 m.

Today sightseeing in Thimphu including visit to Hand-made paper factory and weekend market.

You can also witness archery match.

In the evening, drive to Paro (54 km, 1 hour drive).

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

After breakfast, drive to the airport and farewell.