14 days tour

Chomolhari Trek & Buddhist Monasteries

$ 5,286 .54 USD

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Chomolhari Trek & Buddhist Monasteries

This tour includes:

Transport

Tour program from/to Delhi Airport, one airport transfer for our group all described transfers by private vehicle

Guide

German-speaking local guide in Bhutan , India, English-language support at the airport and hotels

Others

all entrance fees for the services described above (as optionally described program items separately) guided hikes and activities according to the program Camping equipment: tent, camping mat, cooking equipment, plates, cups, cutlery, etc. luggage transport by ponies/horses , visa fees for Bhutan as well as visiting fees and Tax Travel Price Backup

Accommodation

6 nights in selected and proven middle-class hotels, 6 nights by tent

Meals

Catering according to the program: 12x breakfast, 10x lunch, 11x dinner

Not included:

Others

International flight to/from Delhi (approx. 550-700 euros, we are happy to help you book your flight) International flights Delhi-Paro-Delhi (approx. 590 euros) Individual airport transfer in Delhi for roughly different flight times (30 euros), possibly extra night in Delhi , drinks and missing meals as optionally described excursions/activities, tips, other personal expenses , possibly sleeping bag rental (25 euros) Visa for India (about 70 euros, we will be happy to assist you with your assistance)

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Itinerary of your trip Chomolhari Trek & Buddhist Monasteries

  • Day 1 Day 1: Departure To Asia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Departure To Asia

      You will travel to Bhutan via India on todayโ€™s flight to Delhi. Have you already been to Indiaโ€™s capital and would like to get to know something new? We can also organize your journey via Kolkata!

  • Day 2 Day 2: Arrival In Delhi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Arrival In Delhi

      Namastรฉ! After landing and being welcomed at Indira Gandhi International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel (check-in from 12 noon). Depending on your individual arrival time, we can optionally organize an exciting city tour of Indiaโ€™s capital for you. If you arrive in Delhi very early or even the evening before, we recommend an extra night.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Flight To Bhutan And First Buddhist Monasteries
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Flight To Bhutan And First Buddhist Monasteries

      After breakfast, we head to the airport. The flight to Paro (2,280 m) is one of the most spectacular flight routes in the world - with views of the entire Himalayan range. The landing approach requires flying experience and good visibility, as the valley is particularly narrow. After the immigration formalities, we meet our local tour guide and drive to the hotel. In the afternoon we visit the Paro Dzong, called "Ripung Dzong" - the fortress. Built in 1646, the monastery fortress still houses the regional administration and the monks of the monastery. We then head to Kyichu Lhakang, one of the oldest and holiest temples in Bhutan. It was built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo. Overnight stay in a hotel in Paro (F/M/A)

  • Day 4 Day 4: From The Famous Tigerโ€™S Nest To The National Museum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: From The Famous Tigerโ€™S Nest To The National Museum

      On our second day in Bhutan, we visit the countryโ€™s cultural highlight. On a 5-hour hike (ascent and descent), we reach the world-famous Tigerโ€™s Nest. The Taktsang, a Buddhist monastery, "clings" to a rock face 900 meters above the Paro Valley. It is said that Guru Rinpoche, who spread Tibetan Buddhism in the Himalayas in the 8th century, flew there on a tiger. The climb is quite steep, but the monastery itself and the magnificent view are well worth it. In the afternoon, we stop at Ta Dzong, Bhutanโ€™s national museum, a fortified building from the 16th century, which has now been home to art and cultural objects for 50 years. Overnight stay in a hotel in Paro (F/M/A)

  • Day 5 Day 5: First Day Trekking Tour: From Paro To Shana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: First Day Trekking Tour: From Paro To Shana

      The first day of trekking gets off to a leisurely start. We hike along the Paro Valley, following the meanders of the Paro River, past the Tigerโ€™s Nest, which we can admire from below today, past traditional farmhouses with cultivated fields: red rice, chili, potatoes and millet are the main staples here. After five hours, we reach Shana (2,860m), a small village at the far end of the Paro Valley. The camping crew has already prepared our campsite. Distance: 17 km, time approx. 5 hours. (F/M/A)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Second Day Trekking Tour: From Shana To Soi Thangthangkha
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Second Day Trekking Tour: From Shana To Soi Thangthangkha

      We start early as we have our first longer stage ahead of us today. Our route takes us into the Jigme Dorji National Park. The Paro Valley becomes narrower and narrower and the trail runs through dense forests of oak, pine and juniper. We gain considerable altitude today and enjoy the views of the valley and the snow-covered peak of Chomolhari (7,326m). We camp in Soi Thangthanka (3,610m). Distance: 22 km, time approx. 7-8 hours. (F/M/A)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Third Day Trekking Tour: From Soi Thangthangkha To Jangothang
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Third Day Trekking Tour: From Soi Thangthangkha To Jangothang

      The Paro River continues to lead us north today. We follow it and enter a wide valley with steep slopes and snow-covered peaks. We pass a few villages that live up here with their herds of yaks. The Chomolhari seems close enough to touch. After about five hours we reach our campsite in Jangothang (4,080m). Distance: 19 km, time approx. 5-6 hours. (F/M/A)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Fourth Day Trekking Tour: Day Trip Or Rest Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Fourth Day Trekking Tour: Day Trip Or Rest Day

      If you want to breathe air above 5,000 meters - today is your chance. Weโ€™ll go on a day trip and see how high we can get - maybe 5,000 or even 5,500 meters? If you want, you can use the day as a rest day at the camp. (F/M/A)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Fifth Day Trekking Tour: From Jangothang To Yaktsa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Fifth Day Trekking Tour: From Jangothang To Yaktsa

      After a short, steep climb at the start of todayโ€™s stage, we reach a glacial lake. From there we reach a hidden valley. During our hike we meet yak herders who live in tents woven from yak hair. After a second steep climb, we reach the Bonte La, a pass at an altitude of 4,890 meters. During our lunch break, we enjoy the sweeping view, in good weather all the way to Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak on our planet at 8,586 meters. A steep descent then takes us to the village of Soi Yaktsa (3,800m), where we set up camp. Distance 18km, time approx. 7-8 hours. (F/M/A)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Sixth Trekking Day: From Yaktsa To Thangbu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Sixth Trekking Day: From Yaktsa To Thangbu

      Spectacular views accompany us throughout the day. First we ascend along the eastern side of the Soi Yaktsa valley. The higher we get, the more we can see the peaks of the main Himalayan range to the north. The peaks of Chomolhari and Jichu Drake appear on the horizon. We pass Takhung La at 4,520 meters and descend into the wide, grassy valley of Thangbushong. As on the previous days, we again pass the accommodation of yak herders. We leave this remote valley with a final steep ascent and reach Thombu La (4,380m). From here we can once again see the Paro Valley to the south and enjoy the all-round view of Bhutanโ€™s special mountain world for the last time. The descent then takes us back to Shana (2,860m), our first camping night. Distance 15km, time 6-7 hours. (F/M/A)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Seventh Trekking Day: From Shana Back To Paro
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Seventh Trekking Day: From Shana Back To Paro

      We descend southwards down the Paro Valley, following the river that we followed upstream a week ago. On the way into the valley, we make a detour to Gunitawa, a settlement where army personnel and their families live. We are picked up from the Drugyel Dzong and taken to the hotel. We enjoy a relaxing evening back in Bhutanese civilization. Distance 17km, time approx. 5 hours. Overnight stay in a hotel in Paro (F/M/A)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Paro / Drive To Thimphu And City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Paro / Drive To Thimphu And City Tour

      To round off our trip today, we drive to Thimphu (2,320 m), the capital of Bhutan. On the 1.5-hour bus ride, we stop briefly at the Chuzom, the confluence of the Paro and Thimphu rivers, Bhutanโ€™s two largest rivers. Tibetan, Nepalese and Bhutanese stupas stand side by side here. Thimphu is the religious, cultural, economic and political center of Bhutan. It offers an unusual mix of a modern city and a traditional way of life. Although it is certainly not what you would expect from a national capital, there are still no traffic lights - but there is a Ministry of Happiness! After checking into the hotel, we go on a city tour. Overnight stay in Thimphu at the hotel (F/M/A)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Himalayan Flight To Delhi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Himalayan Flight To Delhi

      We take the bus back to Paro. On the return flight from there to Delhi, we can enjoy the view of the mighty mountains through which we have hiked for a week and also store the main range of the worldโ€™s largest mountain range in our minds or hearts. Overnight stay in Delhi. (F/-/A)

  • Day 14 Day 14: Return
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Return

      Transfer to the airport for your return/onward journey. Feel free to ask us about an individual extension in India, e.g. to Agra and Jaipur, Kolkata or to Goa to relax and enjoy the beach. (F/-/-)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 9 / Max: 79

Age range allowed for this experience.

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