The Jomolhari treks have several optional routes. Yet, most of those old treks and few other trek routes are partially spoiled or lost their charm due to the influx of modernization like the electricity poles erected along the trails and the construction of motor roads in some areas. So in July 2019 under my initiative in collaboration with one of my friends and 7 guides ventured through some untouched areas just within a week to discover a new trek. As a kingdom nestled high in the Himalayas have a lot of scope for many more new treks to discover.
This newly discovered trek route just a few years ago will take you really off the beaten path. The trek traverses exotic alpine scenery like; snow-capped mountains view, untouched campsites, exotic grazing lands, wildlife, alpine flowers, waterfall, lakes, etc. If you trek in the mid-summer you will see many unique species of alpine flowers including the Blue Poppy abundantly and the rarest Pink Poppy as well. Also, the locals believe that the Yetis or the Snowman used to exist in ancient times quite below the present Dhula camp due to the exotic and thick forests in that area. That’s why this new trek is been named “Mystic Yetis Trail Trek”.
And finally, the trek will pass through the giant and one of the most sacred lakes, Dragye Pangtsho located high above Tiger’s Nest with the scenic view of the mountains and deep valleys. This new trek really revives our few centuries-old exotic trekking experiences which we almost lost.
Trip Map
Day 01: Arrive Paro
You flight to Paro will be one of the most interesting flights as you can see the Himalayas of Bhutan and Nepal including Mt. Everest. Our representative from Bhutan Travel Adventures will receive and well come you at the Airport. You will be taken to the hotel for checking in with your well come tea. And then visit Kyichu monastery dating back to the 7th century, and it’s one of the oldest monastery in Bhutan. After your lunch visit Drugyel dzong which is a ruin fortress built in 1649 by Shabdrung Nawang Namgyel. The dzong was actually built to commemorate the winning victory over the Tibetans in 1644. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 02 : Paro Taktshang hike
The hike today will be more or less your acclimatization hike for the trek. The hike will take about 5 hours for a round trip with lunch stop. It’s an up hill hike. Taktsang monastery is perched on the face of a cliff 800 Mts, above the Paro valley. It is a memorable spiritual journey. It was here that the great Tantric master, Guru Padmasambhava flew in from Tibet on the back of a flying tigress to propagate his teachings in Bhutan. Lunch at the cafeteria or you will be served catering lunch from a restaurant. Walk back down hill to your hotel. Take rest or drive to the town for your last minute shopping. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Paro – (trek begins)
Day 04: Trek
Day 05: Trek
Day 06: Trek
Day 07: Trek
Day 08: Trek
Day 09: Trek
Day 10: Trek ends – Thimphu
Day 11: Thimphu sightseeing
Day 12: Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing
Day 13: Punakha – Paro
Day 14: Paro – flight departure
Our guide and driver will see off you at the airport for your international departure. Tashi Delek and have a pleasant flight back home
Please contact us for the detailed trek itinerary with more information!
An Advance Payment USD 1000 each with full airfare must be deposited for confirming the trip. And the remaining payment must be paid two months prior to your trip. So after which we can apply your Bhutan Visa, and send it to you in advance.
The minimum daily package for a group of 2 persons is as follows:
- Peak Season Cost: March, April, May, September, October & November
Staring Cost: USD 400 per night person. - Regular Season Cost: June, July & August
Staring Cost: USD 375 per night per person - The Daily Cost is less if you have a group of 3 people and above
The minimum daily package covers the following services:
- A minimum of 3 star accommodation (4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).
- All meals
- A licensed Bhutanese tour guide for the extent of your stay
- All internal transport (excluding internal flights)
- Camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours
- All internal taxes and charges
- A Tax/SDF of USD $200. This SDF goes towards free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure.
Ans – One must have done minimum 5-Day trek with at least 3300 meters and above quite recently and must be healthy and fit.
2. What is the minimum number of people required for the trek, and when is the best time or season?
Ans – We normally require minimum 2 people for the trek. yet, we can also conduct the trek for one person also. However, you will have to bear little additional cost. The best time for the trek is in the late spring or end of May, and then in the fall toward the end September.
3. What is the procedure for this trek booking?
Ans – You will have book this trek at least two months ahead with your confirmed flight booking. And then must deposit US $800 each/30% as an Advance Payment with full airfare only for your flight to/from Paro, Bhutan.
4. Why shall we book this adventure trek with your company?
Ans – We are one of the most local adventures travel company who can render personalized services, with value for money. We make sure to provide very good weather proof trekking equipment, skilled guide/tour leader, good cook and helpers, transports, etc, etc. And we arrange the trek on right time/season, so that it’s mostly a successful trek.
5. Do you apply our Bhutan Visa and what are the documents required for the Visa?
Ans – Yes, we will issue your Bhutan Visa upon receiving the full payment from you. And we only need your clear passport copy for applying the Visa.
6. What are available flights connecting Bhutan with other cities, and what is the most convenient flight to/from Bhutan. And do you book the flights too?
Ans –We have flights to and from Bangkok, Kathmandu, Delhi, Kolkata, Dhaka, Singapore, Bagdogra and Guwahati. Yet, the most convenient flights to/fro Paro, Bhutan is via Bangkok as we have several flights in a day. Yes, we will book your flight as well, unless you want to do it at your end.
7. Do we need to bring our sleeping bag, if so what type or how warm it must be?
Ans – Yes, you will have to bring your own sleeping bag. And it must be minimum minus 20 Degree Celsius dawn feather sleeping bag.
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