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Jomolhari – Dodena Trek

7 Days 6 Nights · Moderate – Streneous

Duration7 Days 6 Nights
Tour TypeTrekking
DifficultyModerate – Streneous
Total DistanceApprox. 118 km
Highest Campsite4,080 m, Shodu
Highest Altitude4,950 m, Yaklayla
Temperature-5°C to 10°C
Best TimeMar – May & Sep – Nov

Overview

Jomolhari Dodena trek is also known as Jomolhari round trek. The treks starts from Paro,Shana and ends in Thimphu, Dodena. Jomolhari Trek is longer than the Jomolhari Loop, the most popular trekking routes in Bhutan. With altitude differences of 2,500m and nearly upto 5,000m it offers a wide range of landscapes, fauna and flora. The highlight of this trek is the spectacular view of Mount Jomolhari from Jomolhari Basecamp (Jangothang). 

Route

Starting and ending point of trek: the starting point of this treks begans from Paro,Shana and ends in Thimphu, Dodena. The difficulty of the treks is from moderate to demanding because we have to cross the two highest pass Neyleya (4877m) and Yaklayla (4950m).

Other attractions: seeing majestic view of Mount Jomolhari 7314m, Jichu Drake 6989m, Tsherimgang 6789m, Lingzhi dzong, Lingzhi community and Barshong community.

Passes we have to cross are:  

  1. Neyleya (4877 m) that’s between Jangothang and Lingzhi.
  2. yaklayla (4950 m) that’s between Lingzhi and Shodu.
Jomo Dodena Trek route map

Campsites

This trek is usually done with 6 nights 7 days.

Day 1: Shana (2850 m) to Thangthangkha (3750 m)
Ascend 900 m |  22km | 7-8hrs

Day 2: Thangthangkha (3750 m) to Jangothang base camp (4040 m)
Ascend 350 m | 19km | 6-7hrs

Day 3: Jangothang base camp (4100 m) to Lingzhi (4010m)
Ascend 750 m and Descend 840 m | 21km | 5-6hrs

Day 4: Lingzhi (4010m) to Shodu (4080m)
Ascend 940 m and Descend 870 m | 22km | 8-9hrs

Day 5: Shodu (4080m) to Barshong (3720m)
Descend 360 m | 14km | 4-5hrs

Day 6: Barshong (3720m) to Dolam Kencho (3290m)
Descend 430 m | 15km | 4-5hrs

Day 7: Dolam Kencho (3290m) to Dodena (2615m)
Descend 675 m | 7km | 3-4 hrs

What the journey includes

Included

  • 3-star hotel accommodation
  • All meals (B/L/D)
  • Private transportation throughout
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Experienced driver
  • Bhutan visa included
  • Government fees, taxes & SDF
  • All entrance fees & permits
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Trekking equipments

Not included

  • International airfare to/from Bhutan
  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities

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