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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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Trek Details

  • Destination: Bhutan
  • Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
  • Trek Grade: Moderate
  • Duration: 16 days from Kathmandu
  • Leadership: Local leader
  • Minimum Group Size: 3 people
  • Cost: 2011 - US$3,200
    What does this include?

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 using our three person Mountain Hardwear Trango 3.1s
  • 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 Calcutta (London from £400)
  • 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
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"
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Trek Dates

  • October 8th to 22nd 2011
  • April 14th to 28th 2012
  • October 6th to 20th 2012

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Fly to Kathmandu 
  • Day 2Fly to Paro (2,280m), afternoon sightseeing 
  • Day 3Morning walk to Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s Nest) 
  • Day 4Trek to Shana (2,790m) 
  • Day 5Trek to Soi Thangthanka (3,510m) 
  • Day 6Trek to Jangothang (4,080m) 
  • Day 7Acclimatisation day at Jangothang (4,080m) 
  • Day 8Trek to Lingshi (4,150m) crossing Nyile La (4,890m)  
  • Day 9Trek to Sho-Du (3,962m) 
  • Day 10Trek to Barshong 
  • Day 11Trek to Dolamkoincho  
  • Day 12Trek to road head then drive to Thimphu 
  • Day 13Sightseeing in Thimphu 
  • Day 14Fly to Kathmandu 
  • Day 15Fly back home 
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