Jomolhari Trek
The Jomolhari Trek - an operator-run camping trek to base camp under the sacred Jomolhari (7,326 m)
The route
The line through Western Bhutan, Bhutan - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Waypoints
- 1Paro (start)Trailhead
Start [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 2Stage camp/villageCamp
Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 3Stage camp/villageCamp
Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 4EndTrailhead
End of route [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
Season & conditions
Apr-Jun and Sep-Nov
Cold, wind, snow up high, altitude
Best in spring/autumn; snow on the passes; an operator-run camping trek under the SDF regime. Confirm.
On the trail
Forest, yak pastures and high passes beneath Jomolhari
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
The shorter Jomolhari "loop" or the full Laya-Gasa extension
Getting there & staying
Paro (Sharna)
Point-to-point may need transport between ends - confirm
Camping (operator-supported); no huts
Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote
Services in Paro; limited or none on the trail
Mandatory (operator/guide/crew)
Permits & safety
Operator-run under Bhutan’s SDF tourism model; camping trek. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Altitude illness is the main risk at these elevations - acclimatize, ascend slowly, know the descent rule; cold, the high passes, weather
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.