Mount Chomolhari

A trek in Bhutan, the ’Land of the Thunder Dragon’, with superb views of Mt. Chomolhari and Mt. Jitchu Drake.

Mount Chomolhari at 7,134m is the second highest peak in Bhutan lying on the northern border with Tibet. The trek to Chomolhari Base Camp traverses beautiful and varied country and after a day acclimatising and exploring around Base Camp we cross a high mountain pass to reach the Camp below Lingshi Dzong. This is a monastery and fortress built by the first ruler of Bhutan to defend against a Tibet invasion, the Dzong has a superb location on a hill overlooking Lingshi village.

From Lingshi the route crosses another Himalayan pass as we start the trek south back to Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu. At this pass we are rewarded with stunning views of Jitchu Drake (6,900m) and Chomolhari as well as many un-named and un-mapped peaks along the Bhutan - Tibet border.

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Trip Details

Destination: Bhutan
Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
Duration: 16 days from Kathmandu
Leadership: Local leader
Minimum Group Size: 3 people
Cost: 2012 - £2,095 (US$3,395)
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Trip Grade Moderate

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Price includes:

Druk Air flight to/from Kathmandu & Paro
All transfers including airport collections at Kathmandu & Paro
Twin share room at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu and all hotels in Bhutan
Breakfast only at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu, all meals included while in Bhutan
Twin share tents while on trek
All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, tents, TMC guide, pack animals and cook
Financial protection insurance with International Passenger Protection

Price excludes:

International flight to/from Kathmandu (London from £600)
Travel & trekking insurance (Snowcard from £60)
Nepal visa valid for 48 hours at US$5 (approx £3)
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
Personal clothing & equipment
Tips
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Trip Grade Moderate

Suitability: a good choice for most hill walkers, reasonable level of fitness required.

1) Walking times: average 5 to 7 hours walking per day for up to 14 days usually with some rest days included.

2) Altitude: up to 5,000m.

3) Terrain: for most of time following well-travelled trails, there will be daily ascent and descent.

4) Remoteness: usually not too remote and often there is a reasonable level of infrastructure such as lodge accommodation and cell/ mobile phone reception.

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