This trek follows the same trail as in Jhomolhari Trek – I till the base camp. Then, make loop turning east to Tshophu lakes across Bonthoe La Pass (4800m) to Yaktsha villages, further to Thongbu valley and join at Shana. This trek is the best alternative route to Jhomolhari Trek – I during the months of June/July/August, as the trail from Shodu to Barshong/Dodina, Thimphu is awful and can really spoil the trek during monsoon. Herds of blue sheep, yaks and many flowers can be seen along this trail, and infact this is the best trek to see the “Blue Poppy”.

Best season : End of March – mid June and end of September – November

Itinerary at a glance :

Day 01 Delhi/Bangkok -Paro. Drive to Thimphu and visit Tashichhodzong and few other places.Alt. 2300 meters.

Day 02 Thimphu Punakha/Wangduephordang . Afternoon return to Thimphu.

Day 03 Thimphu - Paro. AM visit few places, then drive to Paro. Afternoon, hike to Tiger’s nest monastery to stretch your legs for next days trek.

Day 04 Paro - Shana.

Day 05 Shana - Soi- Thangthangkha

Day 06 Soi - Jangothang

Day 07 Jangothang Halt. Hike towards Jhomolhari or above the village towards Jitchu Drake.

Day 08 Jangothang Dhumso (Yaksa) (16 kms/8 hrs). Spectacular views of Mt. Jhomolhari and Jitchu Drake as you walk towards the Tshophu lakes and across Bonthoe La Pass (4700m) with steep descent to Yaksa. Alt. 3800m.

Day 09 Dhumso - Thongbu Shong (11 kms/5 hrs). Another beautiful day walk across Thongbu La Pass at 4530m. and descend to the valley at 4180 meters.

Day 10 Thongbu Shana ( 13 kms/5-6 hrs). A short 200 meters climb to a crest, then steep descent along the ridge all way to the helipad at Gunyitsawa and join the main trail you took on the first day of this trek. Camp above the wheat field at Chu-Yul. Alt. 2650m.

Day 11 Shana -Drugyal Dzong .Afternoon visit Paro.

Day 12 Paro - Delhi/Katmandu.

The above sketch outlines are only intended to give you an idea of where we trek and camp; for detailed information, please feel free to write or visit us at :-

Thoesam Tours and Trekking,
Trashi Khangsar house, near Forest Institute, Taba,
P.O.Box-629, Thimphu
Tel: +975-2-365101 / 365127 / (365073fax)
Email : thoesam@druknet.bt