Strenuous · 12 days
Jomolhari Base Camp Trek 12 Days
A demanding eight-day trek to the foot of Mount Jomolhari (7,326 m), crossing two passes above 4,900 m, with built-in acclimatization at Jangothang base camp and the iconic Tiger's Nest hike before the trek begins.
About this trip
Jomolhari is Bhutan's second-highest peak and one of the most photographed mountains in the Himalayas. This trek takes you to its southern base camp at Jangothang (4,080 m), then over two high passes (Nyele La 4,930 m and Yale La 4,930 m) before descending back to Thimphu. The route covers about 110 km of trekking with significant altitude gain. We schedule Tiger's Nest on day 2 as part of acclimatization, then a rest day at Jangothang before crossing the passes. This trek requires good fitness; previous multi-day hiking experience strongly recommended. Best season is April to mid-June and late September through early November.
Highlights
- →Mount Jomolhari (7,326 m) base camp at Jangothang
- →Two high passes above 4,900 m: Nyele La and Yale La
- →Built-in acclimatization including Tiger's Nest hike on day 2
- →Rest day at Jangothang base camp with optional 4,500 m viewpoint
- →Wildlife: blue sheep, marmots, occasionally Himalayan griffon vultures
- →Hot stone bath on the final evening in Thimphu
Day by day
Included
- ✓Licensed English-speaking Bhutanese guide
- ✓All accommodation (twin-share, tier as noted per day)
- ✓All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- ✓Private transport with experienced driver
- ✓All monument and museum entry fees
- ✓Bhutan visa processing
- ✓Bottled drinking water during transit
- ✓Jigme Dorji National Park permits
- ✓Pony and yak support for gear
- ✓Camp crew (cook, helpers) and full camping equipment
- ✓All trail meals and high-altitude snacks
- ✓Final-night hot stone bath in Thimphu
Not included
- ✗International flights to/from Paro
- ✗Sustainable Development Fee (USD 100/person/night, paid separately)
- ✗5% GST on tour cost (from Jan 1, 2026)
- ✗Travel insurance
- ✗Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
- ✗Personal trekking gear (boots, sleeping bag, layers, sun protection)