Jomolhari Base Camp Trek – Complete Guide to Trekking in Bhutan

Looking for an adventure that'll push your limits and blow your mind? The Jomolhari Base Camp Trek will get you there.

This trek isn't for everyone – it's tough, takes about a week, and you'll be sleeping in tents. But if you can handle it, you're in for something incredible. Standing at 7,314 meters, Mount Jomolhari is considered sacred by locals. Approaching its base camp makes you feel like you've entered another planet.

You'll start from Paro and spend your days walking through valleys in Bhutan that most people never see. The rhododendrons here are massive, the lakes are so clear you can see straight to the bottom, and you'll meet yak herders who live like their ancestors did centuries ago.

Don't expect luxury – this is proper wilderness trekking. You might see blue sheep if you're quiet enough, and snow leopards roam these mountains (though spotting one takes serious luck). The monasteries you'll visit have been here longer than most countries have existed. Our Bhutan Tour Packages include options for different fitness levels, so you can find what works for you.

So, let’s dive into this guide and explore everything you need to know about the Jomolhari Base Camp Trek for your next adventure trip to Bhutan.

So, What’s the Jomolhari Trek All About?

Mount Jomolhari, also spelt Chomolhari, stands proud at 7,326 meters, straddling the border between Bhutan and Tibet. But the trek doesn’t take you to the summit. Instead, it takes you to its base camp - Jangothang - where the view is nothing short of majestic. That’s where the Jomolhari Base Camp Trek leads.

You walk through thick pine forests, across swinging wooden bridges, beside glacial rivers, and past yak-herding villages. It’s the kind of trek in Bhutan where you get the best of both worlds - dramatic Himalayan landscapes and a deep dive into Bhutanese life and culture.

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