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Jomolhari
Trek /
BHT – 06 |
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Two
Valleys Tour lets you to discover the rich cultural heritage
of Bhutan. During the trip you will visit to ancient dzongs
(forts), monasteries, museums, cultural centers, along with
the excursions of picturesque villages of bhutan.
Paro is the only
international airport in Bhutan. Your journey starts at Paro,
after landing here. This travel package offers you to
experinence Bhutanese village life at Wangduephodrang.
Opportunity to observe the traditional art of healing to
cure diseases at the Indigenous Hospital and learning more
about the rich Bhutanese art and culture by visiting the Art
& Craft School, National Library, Royal Goldsmith Workshop
and Handicraft centers are really lifetime experiences. |
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Brief
Itinerary |
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Activities |
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Arrive in Paro |
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Hike
to Taktsang Gompa |
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Drive from Paro
to Drukgyel
Dzong |
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Trek Shana -
Thangthangkha |
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Trek
Thangthangkha -
Jangothang |
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06 |
Acclimatization
& Exploration in
Jangothang |
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07 |
Trek Jangothang
– Dhumzo or
Chora (Soi Yaksa) |
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Trek Dhumzo or
Chora - Thongbu
Shong |
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09 |
Trek Thongbu
Shong - Shana
Zampa |
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Trek Shana Zampa
- Drugyel Dzong |
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Sightseeing tour
in Paro Visit
Dungtse Lhakhang |
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Departure |
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Day
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Arrive in Paro. Visit Ta-Dzong
or the National Museum, located on a
ridge, overlooking the Rinpung Dzong.
Unlike the rectangular shape of the
Dzongs, Ta Dzong is conical, more
like that of a European castle,
since 1967 the Dzong was
re-established as the National
Museum and holds a fascinating
collection of art, relics thangkha
paintings and Bhutans’s Exquisite
stamps.
Rinpung Dzong, also known as the “
fortress of the heap of jewels.” It
was built during the time of
Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646
after the small Hungrel fortress
built by Lam Drung Drung was offered
to Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. |
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Day 02:
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Hike to Taktsang Gompa. This
monastery is built on a cliff, it is
said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here
on the back of a tigress and
mediated at this monastery and hence
it is called ‘Tiger’s Nest’. This
site has been recognized as most
sacred and visited by Shabdrung
Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 and now
visited by all Bhutanese at least
once in their lifetime. The
Monastery built in 1692 caught fire
on 19th April 1998, it was renovated
later.From the road point the hike
up to Taktsang, on a well maintained
path, is quite uphill and it takes
4-5 hours at an average walking
speed for to & fro journey.
Visit the Kyichu Lhakhang, this is
one of the 108 temples built by the
Tibetan Songtsen Gyampo in the 7th
Centuryto subdue the ogress that lay
across the whole of the Himalayas.
This temple has a orange tree that
bears fruits, which is quite amazing
because no where in the valley you
can find orange tree bearing fruits.
Drugyal Dzong Drugyal Dzong this
Dzong, with a delightful village
nestling at its foot, was built in
1646 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to
commemorate his victory over the
Tibetans invasions. The Dzong caught
fire in 1951 and now it only remains
as ruin. |
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Day 03:
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Drive from Paro to Drukgyel Dzong
and commence trek to Shana Distance
17 Kms. About 5-6 hours journey.
Alt. of Shana 2800 m. Drive upto
Drugyal Dzong where the road ends
and begin the trek. The trail
follows the river gently uphill
through the narrowing valley and
agricultural fields. The night’s
camp is just beyond an army outpost.
O/n camp |
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Day 04:
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Trek Shana - Thangthangkha
distance 22 Kms. About 7 - 8 hours
journey. Alt. of Soi Thangthangkha
3610 m.The trail continues through
the river valley. The valley
gradually narrows so much that the
path takes to the slopes. There is
quite a lot of descending along this
stretch.Camp site is in a meadow.
O/n camp |
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Day 05:
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Trek Thangthangkha - Jangothang
Distance 19 Kms. About 5 - 6 hours
journey. Alt.of Jangothang 4080
m.The trek starts up the Pa chu(
Paro river ). An army outpost is
crossed along the way. The valley
begins to widen again. You will
begin to see snow capped peaks on
the high mountains all around you.
Yaks and Yak herder’s winter homes
become a regular feature of the
landscape. The night’s camp is
beneath a ruined fortress at the
base of the Mt. Chomolhari. O/n camp |
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Day
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Acclimatization & Exploration in
Jangothang You can either trek
upto Tsophu lake which takes about
1-2 hours journey and do some trout
fishing in the lake or hike upto Mt.
Chomulhari to take a closer look of
the mountain as well as other famous
mountains such as Mt. Jichu Drake to
the North and Mt. Tserim Gang and
other un-scaled peaks. O/n camp |
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Day 07:
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Trek Jangothang – Dhumzo or Chora (Soi
Yaksa) 16 km/ 6-7 hrs.3800 m.
The trail leads north to the last
settlement in the valley and drops
to the Paro chhu,crossing it on a
wooden bridge.Climb high above the
eastern side of the lake, passing a
second lake as the trail climbs
across a scree slope to a
crest.Descend into a hidden valley
and climb steeply to Bhonte La at
4890m.From the pass the route
descends a scree slope, then winds
down a ridge with a lot of
crisscrossing yak trails. It finally
switchbacks down to the
DhumzoChhu.Trek down stream below
the few houses of Dhumzo to a
bridge,cross to the south side of
the river and make a short climb to
a camp in a meadow at Chora,3800m |
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Day 08:
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Trek Dhumzo or Chora - Thongbu Shong
11 km / 4-5 hrs. The trail climbs
100 m over a ridge, then drops to
another stream. Crossing that
stream, the trail heads up the
hillside, droping into a small side
valley before emerging onto a
ridge.Here the route turns south,
ascending past a few huts to Takhung
La(4520 m).Ashort descent leads to
Thombu Shong(4180 m), with three yak
herder’s huts. |
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Day 09:
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Trek Thongbu Shong - Shana Zampa
.13 km /4-5 hrs. Climb out of the
valley to Thombu La at 4380 m, then
drop gradually to about 4000 m. The
trail then make a steep descent,
switch backing down the ridge,
finally reaching the helipad at
Gunitsawa(2730 m). Camp here or
cross the river and go upstream to
camp at Sharna Zampa. |
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Day
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Trek Shana Zampa - Drugyel Dzong
and drive back to Paro |
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Day
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Sightseeing tour in Paro Visit
Dungtse Lhakhang it was
constructed by the great
bridge-builder Thangtong Gyelpo in
1433. It is said to have been built
on the head of demoness, who was
causing illness to the inhabitants.
The building was restored in 1841
and is a unique repository of Kagyu
lineage arts. You may or may not be
permitted inside but can walk around
this three-storey Chorten-type
building.Further do some sightseeing
if any. |
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Departure |
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Note: Airfare, taxes and schedules are
subject to change without prior notice. |
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Cost
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All necessary
airport transfers |
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Twin sharing
accommodation on breakfast basis in hotels |
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All
sightseeing with English speaking local
guide |
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All
activities & excursions as per itinerary |
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All
applicable surface transfer by private non
AC vehicle |
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All camping
equipments where applicable |
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Bhutan visa
and TDF Fee |
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Monument
entrance fee |
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Cost
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Any
international airfare and airport taxes |
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Insurance and
Tips |
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Bottled
drinks |
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Emergency/Rescue in any form |
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Expenses of
personal nature such as bar bills, laundry,
telephone calls etc |
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Any cost
arise due to flight cancellation, landslide,
road blockage, political disturbance etc |
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Any other
arrangements not mentioned in the above cost
include section |
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