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A 13-day guided trek from Paro to Thimphu that covers nine days on trail, high alpine passes near 4,900m, full-service camping and cultural stops including the Tiger’s Nest. Plan for long days, high altitude, and strong scenery.
A 13-day guided trek from Paro to Thimphu that covers nine days on trail, high alpine passes near 4,900m, full-service camping and cultural stops including the Tiger’s Nest. Plan for long days, high altitude, and strong scenery.
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Operated by Bhutan Acorn Tours and Travel · Paro, Paro District
Dawn in Paro opens on crisp air and terraced fields; porters tighten straps and ponies stamp impatiently as the valley’s river dares you to follow its cut through rock. The Jomolhari Trek sends walkers from Paro’s green basin up into alpine meadows and across high passes, finishing in Thimphu after nine days of walking and four days of cultural stops.
challenging.
13 days (9 days trekking).
Requires high aerobic fitness, regular hill-walking experience, and prior multi-day trek experience to handle long days and altitude.
Yes—your operator processes the e-Visa (takes ~4–5 business days) and the fee is included in the tour; passports must be valid at least six months beyond departure.
Expect long days of 5–9 hours with significant altitude gain; several days exceed 18 km with sustained climbs to passes near 4,900m—good fitness is required.
Yes—this itinerary includes porters and ponies to carry heavier loads; trekkers should still carry a daypack with essentials and personal items.
Altitude illness is a real risk above 3,000m; the itinerary includes acclimatization days, but monitor symptoms, hydrate, pace yourself and follow guide instructions—descent is the primary treatment.
Mount Jomolhari is sacred in Bhutanese and Tibetan Buddhism; many valleys on this route lie within Jigme Dorji National Park established to protect Himalayan ecology.
The trek runs through protected areas with strict permit and camping rules; minimize impact by packing out waste, using established campsites, and supporting local guides and porters.
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