The Jomolhari Trek is one of Bhutan’s most celebrated high-altitude journeys, a 10-day mountain traverse framed by the legendary snow peaks of the eastern Himalayas. Beginning in the emerald valleys of Paro, the trail ascends through lush forests, remote yak herder settlements, and sweeping alpine meadows, culminating in breathtaking views of Mount Jomolhari (7,314m) and her companions, Jichu Drake and Tsheringmeigang. At its highest point, the trek crosses Yeli La Pass at 4,950 meters, offering a 360-degree panorama of some of Bhutan’s most sacred peaks.
Blending physical challenge with deep cultural immersion, this moderate-to-hard trek winds past centuries-old dzongs (fortresses), prayer-flag-lined passes, and villages where time moves at the pace of nature. Each day reveals a new chapter in Bhutan’s story — one told through the rhythms of yak bells, the flutter of prayer flags, and the distant roar of glacial rivers.
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Jomolhari Trek – 10 Days in the Shadow of Bhutan’s Sacred Summit
Grade: Moderate-to-hard | Highest Point: Yeli La Pass 4,950 m | Best Seasons: Apr-May & Oct-Nov
Day-by-day you climb from Paro’s pine-forested valleys to the alpine realm of yak herders, stone shelters and glacier-fed rivers. Mount Jomolhari (7,314 m), Jichu Drake and Tsheringmeigang dominate the skyline, while ancient dzongs, chortens and fluttering prayer flags mark a landscape steeped in legend. The reward for crossing Yeli La is a 360° snow-peak amphitheatre few ever forget.
Daily walking time: 5-7 hrs | Max pack weight on trek: 7 kg (mule/horse support) | Accommodation: serviced camping | All meals & guide included
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