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Days 01 :
Arrive at Tribhuwan
international airport,
Kathmandu, you are welcomed
by the hospitable meeting
and then you will be
transferred to your hotel.
Short briefing will be
followed about necessary
formalities and rest of the
program. Depending on
arrival time you will have
choice of visiting nearby
sanctuaries or have a rest
day.
Days 02 :
After breakfast we drive to Swoyambhunatha
stupa has it that Manjushree,
found of Kathmandu valley,
and discovered the lotus of
ancient valley lake on which
site the great stupa of
swoyambhunath was later
built. The omni sighted
stare of Buddha greets
visitors & residents a like
compassion. This is one of
the oldest Buddhist stupa in
the world, which has been
registered in UNICEOO
heritage side. We then visit
to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Kathmandu durbar square
situated the center of
Kathmandu where you can see
the House of Living
Goddess”KUMARI” Kasthamandup
temple” Said that was built
from single tree in 16th
century, big bell-big drams,
erotic carving in old
temple, old palace etc. We
then finally were
sightseeing to Patan Durbar
Square. Patan Durbar square
is one of the beautiful
Durbars square in Kathmandu
valley. It is very famous
for woodcarving, Metal
works, Temples and
Monasteries. Tour of Patan
includes tour of Krishna
temple, Patan king’s palace,
Golden temple and much more.
Days 03 :
In the morning we drive to
the airport for the flight
to Paro. Upon
arrival, you will be
transferred to the hotel in
Paro. This beautiful valley
with its rich terraced
farmland is home to some of
the Bhutan's oldest temples
and monasteries. In the
afternoon we visit the
National Museum. After the
visit of the National museum
we go for an excursion to
Taktstang monastery. In
April 1998 a fire destroyed
the main structure of
Taktstang Monastery, It is
also known as 'Tiger's den'
because Guru Rinpoche is
said to have flown to the
site on the back of a
tigress in the eighth
century. It has been one of
the kingdom's most sacred
sites and will be rebuilt in
its original style once an
auspicious date has been
chosen.
Days 04 : In the morning we
will visit the Rinpung Dzong.
Shabdrung Ngwang Namgyal,
the first spiritual and
temporal ruler of Bhutan,
built it in 1646. Rinpung
Dzong means the fortress on
a heap of jewels. This
fortress now houses the Paro
monastic school and the
office of the civil
administration. We also
visit the Ta Dzong. Looking
down upon the Rinpung Dzong
is the Ta Dzong, which was
built in 1651 as a
watchtower. This dzong is
round more like parts of a
European castle. In the
evening we visit the Drugyal
Dzong. It means the
victorious fortress, which
was built in 1647 by
Shabdrung to celebrate his
victory over the Tibetan
invaders. Strategically
built over the only passage
into the Paro valley, the
dzong helped to rebel
various invasions through
the course of Bhutanese
history.
Days 05 :
The trek starts from Drukgyel Dzong at 2580m with
a short downhill walk on a
wide train. The trail climbs
gently traversing through
well-maintained rice terrace
and fields of millet. The
route later enters an area
of apple orchards and
forests. Soon the valley
widens and you reach the
army post of Gunyitsawa at
2810m. This is the last stop
before Tibet. At 2870m, just
beyond Sharma Zampa, there
are several good camping
places in meadows surrounded
by trees.
Days 06 :
The trail again follows Pa Chu (Paro River),
ascending and descending
through pine, oak and spruce
forests. Hot lunch will be
served after crossing the
bridge towards the left side
of the river. After lunch
follow the river climbing up
through rhododendron forests
and finally crossing the
bridge again, reaching to
the campsite at the altitude
of 3.750m.
Days 07 :
The path ascends for a while
till you reach the army
camp. Then follow the river
above the tree line enjoying
the stunning view of the
surrounding peaks. Hot lunch
will be served inside a yak
herder's camp. A short walk
into the valley will take
you to the camp at Jangothang at an altitude of
4,040m. From here, the view
of Mount. Chomolhari and
Jichu Drake are superb.
Days 08 :
The trail follows the stream
for half an hour and crosses
the bridge to the rightside. Start the
climb upto the first ridge
with a breathtaking view of
Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and
Tsrim Khang. Then walk
towards the valley, almost
flat for a while, until the
climb to the Nyele la pass
at an altitude of 4,700m.
After the pass it's a
gradual descent to the
Lingshi camp, enjoying the
panormic view of the peaks
and Lingshi Dzong. Camp at
the altitude of 4000m.
Days 09 :
The Laya Gasa route
leaves the Chomolhari trek
here. The trek route climbs
towards a small white
chorten on a ridge above the
camp, then turns south up
tee deep Mo Chu valley. The
trail stays on the west side
of the largely treeless
valley, climbing steadily a
short distance above Mo Chu.
In then crosses the river,
and climbs steeply for two
hours to Yeli la (4820m).
From the pass, on a clear
day, you can see Chomolhari,
Ganghhenta, Tserim Khang and
Masang Gang. Descend
alongside a stream to a
shelter, then further
downstream to a camp at
Shodu (4,100m), a meadow
with a chorten.
Days 10 : At this place, one
comes back to tree line. The
path follows Thimphu River,
descending through
rhododendron, juniper and
other alpine forests. The
view of the cliff facing
rocks and waterfalls is
stunning. The riverside will
serve hot lunch. After lunch
the trail gradually ascends
to the ruins of Barshong
Dzong, reaching the camp at
the altitude of 3,600m.
Days 11 :
The trail descends gently
through a dense forest of
rhododendron, birch and
conifers, and then drops
steeply to meet Thimphu Chu. It says on
river left, climbing over
ridges and descending to
side streams. Then traverses
steep cliff to Dolam Kencho,
a camp among pastureland at
3,600m.
Days 12 :
The trail goes in and out
side valleys above Thimphu Chu, making a long
ascent through a forest of
conifers and high altitude
broadleaf species to a pass
at 3,510m. The trail then
drops steeply to the river
and follow it southward to
the roadhead at Dodena,
elevation 2600m where you
will be picked up by Holiday
Moods Adventures transport
to drive to Thimphu.
Days 13 :
Full day of sightseeing in Thimphu
valley visiting Memorial
Chorten, Tashichhodzong,
National Library, Painting
School, Traditional Medicine
Institute, Handicrafts
Emporium. Evening drive to
Paro.
Days 14 :
After breakfast we drive to Paro airport for
flight to Kathmandu. On
arrival in Kathmandu
transfer to the hotel. The
remainder of the day has
been left free.
Days 15 :
After breakfast we drive to Bhaktapur.
Bhaktapur is one of the
oldest cities in Kathmandu
valley. It is well known as
Living Museum. Old brick
paved enclave of old Royal
palace, Nyathapola Temple,
Datatriya temple exquisite
artwork offers a picture of
the grandeur of medieval
Nepal. It is very famous for
woodcarving and pottery
products. We then proceed on
tour of Changunarayan: This
is one of the oldest Hindu
temples in Kathmandu valley
that exists in the valley
dating back to the 4th
century then evening we
drive to Nagarkot. Nagarkot
is situated (2300m) above
the sea level. This spot
provides an excellent view
of the sunset and Mt.
Everest can be seen on a
clear day.
Days 16 :
Wake up early to watch the
sunrise spectacular down the
first rays of the sun firing
the peaks a hilliest red
slowly lighting of the
Himalayas from Kanchenjunga and
Everest in the far east of
Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in
the west. After breakfast
we'll drive to Dhulikhel.
Which is situated (1700m)
from sea level and 30-kms
north of Kathmandu? This is
perfect place to see the
sunset, sunrise & Himalayan
ranges. Afternoon enjoy the
optional activities such as
hiking to Navabouddha,
Buddhists call it "Tamangligi",
the famous Buddhist spot,
where Lord Buddha (on 7th
re-incarnation) sacrificed
his body to hungry Tigress
and its cubs then return to
hotel.
Days 17 :
Wake up call to see sunrise
and the Himalayan range.
After breakfast we drive to Pashupatinath
temple. The holiest of holy
Hindu temple in south Asia
is the focal point of
pilgrimage from all over the
sub-continent. The holy
river Bagmati flowing nearby
is the cremation ground of
the Hindus. Funeral pyres
can be viewed from across
the riverbank. We then visit
to Boudhanath stupa.
Probably the largest stupa
in the world is also found
in Kathmandu valley the
great stupa of Boudhanath.
Again the omni-sighted eyes
of the Budha stare all the
directions. This stupa is
the place of worship of
Tibetan Buddhists
predominantly. Evening drive
to hotel and you has free
evening for shopping to pick
up last minute souvenir.
Days 18 :
After breakfast you
will have some free time
until the time to leave the
international airport for
your final departure.
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12 DAYS CHOMOLHARI TREKKING
