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Chomolhari Base Camp Trek

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  • 📅
    Duration
    12 days 12 nights
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    Altitude:
    4850
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    Grade:
    Moderate+
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    Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct
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    Starts From:
    Paro
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    Airport:
    Paro, Bhutan
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    Railway:
    New Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

Key Geographical Highlights

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7 Popular Peaks
Chomolhari (7314m), Jichu Drake (6989m), Theri Kang (0m), Kangcheda I (6678m), Kungphu Ri (6533m), Masang Kang (6556m), Tserim Kang (6550m)
2 High Passes
Nyile La (4890m), Yele La (4820m)
2 Glaciers
Chomolhari Glacier, Jichu Drake Glacier
2 Rivers
Paro Chu, Wang Chu
1 Villages
Lingtshi
1 National Parks
Jigme Dorji National Park
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Robert McKenzie
★ 5.0/5
I can't speak highly enough about my experience with Himalayan High. My wife and I wanted to do the Har Ki Dun trek but didn't want to be part of one of the many larger trips most trekking companies plan. I reached out to Himalayan High about the "self guided option" they listed on their website and ended up getting a totally bespoke trip for just my wife and I. Planning and communication was excellent leading up to the trip ( thanks Suman!) and our guides (required in a national park) were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, not to mention great cooks. We are already thinking about our next Himalayan trek and will definitely be working with Himalayan High.
hkg tg
★ 5.0/5
We did a recent Sandakphu trek with Hinalayan High. Few months before the trip, inquiries made to the company were promptly replied by Mr Suman. He also offered different options that would fit our fitness level and schedule. Our many questions and concerns were addressed to enable us to decide on the itinerary that suited us. There was also transparency in the costs and added fees. We opted for private trek so that we could go at our own pace. The lodging arrangements were made with our needs taken into consideration. (We preferred private rooms, being both ladies). While we did not expect 3-4* star hotel accommodations, the rooms were comfortable enough with sufficient blankets to keep us warm at night. We were prepared for shared bathroom facilities in a couple of homestays, having experienced so in previous treks. Due to health issues, we were not able to do the original long trek. But in exchange, our altered trek itinerary gave us unexpected blessings, additional day at Sandakphu to marvel at the scenery and catch glimpse of Everest on clear mornings. The alternative trek led us to a relatively new and clean Homestay with ensuite rooms down at Gurdum. It was situated at a picturesque spot with sunrise view from our room. There was even hot water available for a good bath after few days of trek. What luxury! Food by the homestay host was also delicious - fried noodles, and dumplings, with their home-made chilli paste. The stay was so wonderful that we chose to stay an additional day. It certainly exceeded our expectations. We are thankful to our guide, G.D. for his thoughtfulness. He prioritised our safety, ensured that we were comfortable and well fed. Mr Raju of the trekking company also checked in on us a few times to ensure that we were alright especially at Sandakphu. We are also grateful in the quick adaptation of itinerary to make the trek more manageable for us. We had a good laugh when we learnt from other trekkers further on the route that they had heard about the group who had to alter trek route due to health reasons....how news passed, but also shows the connectedness of the trekking community in that area. What we also enjoyed were the opportunities to get to know the people and hear about the history of the places we visited. Their love for the land and passion in what they do certainly came through in the conversations with G.D. and Mr Suman. Will certainly recommend Himalayan High to my friends.
Maria Requena Lopez
★ 5.0/5
We had an unforgettable experience trekking in Sikkim with Himalayan High!! From start to finish, everything was impeccably organized, and each member of the team went above and beyond to make our journey up to Dzongri La truly memorable. Special thanks to Suman, the organizer, for ensuring that every detail was thought through, and to our trek leaders Raju and Durga, whose expertise, warmth, and patience made us feel safe and cared for every step of the way. The entire support team was fantastic – cook Raj, assistant cook Anand, and our Yak guy Pemba. They all added to the experience in meaningful ways. A huge highlight was the food, which was consistently delicious and energizing – it played a big part in keeping our spirits high throughout the trek. We were honestly amazed by the quality and variety, especially given the remote mountain setting. Overall, this team was professional, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to making sure we had an amazing time. We wholeheartedly recommend this company to anyone looking to explore the beauty of the Himalayas. We’re already looking forward to our next trek with them!
Mihai Caba
★ 5.0/5
So nice people and so nice organized trek in Ladakh with these incredible dedicated guys from Himalaya High!! I defenitely recommand them!! And for sure for the , next trip to Annapurna I will choose them again!!! Julley!!!
Daniela Fratila
★ 5.0/5
Perfect track with wonderful people, beautiful places, memories for lifetime. Thank you Suman, and also Montu!
Alina Eftenoiu
★ 5.0/5
We did the Kang Yatse 2 trek with Himalayan High and we were more than pleased about the care they have for the people. Montu was a really awesome guide and all the team from the chef, the boys that helped and everybody took so much care about us to feel comfortable. The food was awesome(we even had pizza and french fries some times), the tents and sleeping bags(we never felt cold at night), the toiletts, athmosphere and everything exceeded my expectations.
Nicusor Bobocea
★ 5.0/5
Professionalism...Flexible and solving new situations...Safety...Excellent
Charlotte Rispin-Dureuil
★ 5.0/5
I climbed Kang Yatse 1 with Himalayan High and honestly it was one of the best trips of my life. Being a solo female traveller I was nervous about the trip beforehand but I was so well looked after by the team at Himalayan High that my concerns faded very quickly. The first week of this trip was a rotation between different acclimatization walks in Leh and a homestay in Rumbak, which was absolutely beautiful and I really enjoyed having these experiences as part of my acclimatization journey because the experience then wasn't just about reaching the summit. The second week was spent at basecamp with rotations to camp 1 and summit camp. This bit was really well thought out to ensure I was acclimatized and ready for summit but also really adapted to my needs and the spare summit day was absolutely crucial to what I needed. The team who looked after me at base camp were absolutely amazing. Because I was travelling alone I really felt we got to know eachother really well and I left with some lovely new friends. I was so well fed for the whole trip - the food was always absolutely delicious and plentiful! The water situation was also perfect - the water was boiled and treated before I got it. I cannot fault Himalayan High - everything was thought about, I felt so safe and well looked after at all times and I had so much fun on this trip with the team and learned SO much from them. I would definitely not hesitate to book with Himalayan High again- in fact I will probbaly do another trip with them in the not-too-distant future.
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Explore This Trek In Details

Chomolhari Base Camp Trek - Itinerary & Route Details

 

   

Day 1:

Fly to Paro. Resolve immigration permits.  Local Sightseeing

Brief day's plan: Today we take a picturesque drive on the swirls of the Highway to one of the most peaceful towns in the lap of the Himalayas - Paro We then wander around the city for local sigthseeing.

The National Museum:

It used to be the watch tower for the Dzong below and the design is believed to be conch like, one will be able to notice how the corridors spiral down to the other entrance/ exit. However, there was a major earthquake which caused quite a bit of damage to the structure and the artifacts have been shifted to a newer building just above. The artifacts include a range of items which represent the history of Bhutan.

 

Paro Rinpung Dzong:

The name means Fortress of a heap of Jewels is now the center for District Administrations’ and Religious activities’. The structure itself dates back to the 17th century and is quite an imposing building watching over the valley of Paro. The annual festival (Tsechu) starts from this place and the dances take place in the courtyard outside.

 

A Short Bridge-Hike: 

A hike down the moderate slope to the cantilever bridge, one of the finest specimens in Bhutan with its shingle roof and two guard-houses at each end.

 

Accommodation: Hotel, Paro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

 

  

Day 2: 

Paro (2300m) to Tiger's Nest ( over-the-cliff-hanging Taktshang Monastery, 2580m ), 5 - 7 hrs. 

Brief day's plan: Today we drive till the base of the Taktshang Monastery, a village names Taktshang. We then start our beautiful hike upto the monastery. As the monastery reveals itself hanging on a cliff, the hike become easier. All through the scenery is magnificent. After we reach the monastery, we visit it. It has deep rooted history and impact on present day Bhutan. After spending some good time there, we head back to the base which takes us a little less than 2 hours hike. We then drive back to Paro and spend the rest of the day.

We will start our trek tomorrow, so we also take care of the preparations for the trek.

 

Accommodation: Hotel, Paro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

 

  

 

Day 3: 

Drive to Drugyel Dzong and Up to Army Camp at Gunitsawa. Trek up to Pine Camp at Shana (2, 950m), 4 - 5 hrs

After checking our trekking permits at Gunitsawa, we start our trek from the road head and climb up gradually through the tall trees to our campsite on the other side of the Pac Chu (river)

 

Accommodation: Tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Evening snacks and hot drinks

 

 

  

Day 4: 

Shana to Soi Thangthanka (3,510m), 20 km, 6 - 7 hrs

Our trail is almost similar climbing up following the Pa Chu as we enter in the Jigme Dorje National Park. After sometime we reach a opening in the forest where we camp for the night. We get first glimpse of Chomolhari here.

 

Accommodation: Tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Evening snacks and hot drinks

 

  

 

Day 5: 

Soi Thangthanka to Jangothang (4,080m), 19 km, 6 - 7 hrs.

Today we cross the tree line following the Pa Chu. We come across few villages and yak herdsmen before reaching our campsite marked with prayer flags. Grand views of Chomolhari and Jichu Drake rewards us for the hard day.

 

Accommodation: Tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Evening snacks and hot drinks

 

 

  

Day 6: 

Acclimatisation and Exploration day at Jangothang (4,080m)

Enjoy the day to the fullest, as it not just gives us good views but also helps us acclimatize. We may chose to hike up to Tshophu, a high altitude lake with trouts, or wander around with your camera nearby. Stunning views all round. Jichu Drake (6,989m), Tserim Kang (6,789m) and Chomolhari (7314m) surrounds you

 

Accommodation: Tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Evening snacks and hot drinks

 

 

  

Day 7: 

Jangothang to Lingshi (4,150m) via Nyile La (4,890m), 18 km, 6 - 7 hrs.

Our route climbs gently up to the top of the pass. Spend some good time here to enjoy the surrounding views of the peaks. Descend down to our campsite

 

Accommodation: Tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Evening snacks and hot drinks

 

  

 

Day 8: 

Lingshi to Sho du (3,962m),via Yele La (4820m) 22 km, 7 - 8 hrs.

Today we negotiate the Yele La. The top of the pass offers great views of Chomolhari (7,314m), Gangchhenta (6,840m), Tserim Kang (6,789m) and Masang Gang (7,165m). We the descend down to our campsite at Sho Du 

 

Accommodation: Tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Evening snacks and hot drinks

 

  

 

Day 9: 

Sho du to Barshong ( 3650m), 16 km, 6 - 7 hrs

We follow the Thimphu Chu today with several ascends and descends and cross it multiple times to reach Barshong.

 

Accommodation: Tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Evening snacks and hot drinks

 

  

 

Day 10: 

Barshong to Dolamkoincho (3400m), 15 km, 5 - 6 hrs

With several ascends and descends and some steep descends, we meet the Thimphu Chu. After a while, we reach our campsite in a flat pasture land.

 

Accommodation: Tents
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Evening snacks and hot drinks

 

 

  

Day 11: 

Trek to Dodena (road head) then drive to Thimphu. 3 hours

Today we end our trek after some 3 hours of trek. We then drive to Thimphu

 

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Evening snacks and hot drinks

 

 

 

Day 12: 

Drive back to Paro. Fly back to your city

 

Brief Day's Plan: Today is the last day of our trip. We start early so that we can boad our flight on time. If we have early morning flight, we may well had driven to Paro yesterday itself.

 

Accommodation: none
Meals: Breakfast.

 

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