Mount Chomolhari appproach, Bhutan

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Mount Chomolhari at 7,134m is the second highest peak in Bhutan lying on the western border with Tibet. The trek to the base camp traverses beautiful and varied country, and after some acclimatisation and exploration at the base camp you cross a high pass to reach the remote monastery/fortress of Lingshi. It was built by the first ruler of Bhutan as a defence against Tibet, it has a superb location on a hill overlooking the valley.

After a rest at Jangothang, the route crosses another high pass to trek south back to Bhutan's capital, Thimphu. At this pass we are rewarded with stunning views of Jichu Drake (6,900m) and the Himalayan range in both Bhutan and Tibet.

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OUTLINE ITINERARY

• Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
• Day 2 Kathmandu sightseeing
• Day 3 Fly to Paro
• Day 4 Day visit to Taksang dzong
  
• Day 5 Trek to Shana (2,788m), 5 to 6 hours walking
  
• Day 6 Trek to Soi Thangkhana (3,519m), 7 to 8 hours walking
  
• Day 7 Trek to Jangothang/Chomolhari basecamp
• Day 8 Rest and exploration day
  
• Day 9 Trek to Lingshi (4,149m), 6 hours walking
  
• Day 10 Trek to Sho-Du (3,962m), 8 hours walking
  
• Day 11 Trek to Barshong, 5 to 6 hours walking
  
• Day 12 Trek to Dolamkoincho, 5 to 6 hours walking
  
• Day 13 Trek to roadhead, 3 hours walking and the drive to Thimphu
  
• Day 14 Sightseeing in Thimphu
• Day 15 Drive to Paro via Ha valley
  
• Day 16 Fly to Kathmandu
  
• Day 17 Fly back home
  

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