Jomolhari Trek around mystical country of Bhutan known as the land of Thundering or Peaceful Dragon with local name as ‘Druk’. It is located at North East Asia where great Himalayan range starts from Afghanistan, Pakistan to Myanmar including Bhutan. This makes Bhutan one of the most interesting place to visit for once in your lifetime experience.
Like other normal tours and treks within Bhutan, we provide quite different than other companies packages. Here interested travelers can join in for more than week walks and staying for less than two weeks by enjoying marvelous time in Bhutan. It leads you to explore Bhutan amazing culture of old heritage and trekking to complete wilderness in the land of elusive Snow-Leopard and Blue Sheep often seen on walks.
Jomolhari Trek with Cultural Tour a great combination of adventure with leisure tour guided by native Bhutanese guide showing you wonders of Bhutan, the one and only kingdom in Himalaya region.
Starting our marvelous journey right from the capital Kathmandu in Nepal with scenic flight to land at lovely city at Paro. Then the tour leads you to famous landmark of Bhutan at ‘Tiger Nest’ known Taktsang Monastery with other places of interest.
Adventure continues heading towards inner North East of Bhutan where our walks begins to reach at the base of Jhumolhari, the highest peak of Bhutan. The mountain is at the height of 7,314 m, located within tranquil and most remote areas of the country.
Where trek leads over high passes and into enchanting woodland covered with tall rhododendron-pines and fir tree lines. And camping on nice green meadow around Yak grazing fields then ending our wonderful adventure walks with drive to Thimphu city.
Thimphu the capital of Bhutan where interesting tour leads you around historical and religious sites. Then after the completion of our marvelous Jomolhari Trek with Cultural Tour, taking flight from Paro to Kathmandu. Also, the next day to your respective destinations on enjoying overwhelming adventure and experience in Bhutan the land of Thundering Dragon.
Bhutan Jomolhari Trek Best Seasons:
April to May and September to November are considered as the best trekking seasons.
April to May is one of the best time to trek to Jomolhari. The season offers clear views till afternoon where wild flowers are in bloom with fantastic views of mountains. Day gets pleasant with cooler morning and night time.
September to November another best time for Bhutan Jomolhari Trek. This season also offers a clear views of peaks with short sunlight days and due to which can be freezing cold in the morning and night time.
Bhutan like all Himalaya regions except Tibet have four seasons (Spring- Summer-Autumn and Winter) with Monsoon wet months of July to mid September.
More information on Jomolhari/ Chomolhari Mountain Festival:
The festival celebrates the culture of the communities living in close proximity to endangered snow leopards.
“A community based initiative for the conservation of snow leopards”
Jomolhari Mountain Festival is an exquisitely themed two-day event celebrated at the base of Mt. Jomolhari, by communities located along one of the most scenic trekking routes in Bhutan.
The festival celebrates the culture of the communities living together with the natural wonders that surround them: one in particular, the elusive, yet elegant, snow leopard! This endangered cat thrives in the region; several camera trap photos and definite signs have established the region as one of the best snow leopard habitats in Bhutan.
The communities of Soe Yaksa and Soe Yutoed, located along the Jomolhari trek, in collaboration with Jigme Dorji National Park (JDNP) and the Nature Recreation and Ecotourism Division (NRED) – with support from the Snow Leopard Conservancy (SLC) and Bhutan Foundation – bring together this festival as a community based initiative towards the conservation of snow leopard; to create awareness on the importance of conservation; engage and build on the perception and attitude to create harmony between this endangered cat and the people; provide a platform to bring in opportunities for sustainable livelihood, and promote their culture.
The festival includes snow leopard themed folk songs and dances performed by the local people, JDNP staff and the school children, traditional sports such as Khuru (darts), shot put, horse and yak riding, sampling of local delicacies and boutique handicrafts, and various picturesque guided hikes in and around Jomolhari. It also showcases various stalls set up by both local and international agencies to educate and promote conservation among those participating at the festival.
The festival was initiated in 2013 and endorsed by the government as an annual event.