If you’re after a short, high-altitude trek that delivers serious scenery, remote trails and a real sense of expedition, this route to Jomolhari Base Camp is one of the best in the Himalaya.
Setting out from the upper Paro Valley, the trail climbs steadily through forest and glacial rivers before opening to alpine meadows and yak herder country. You’ll camp beneath the sacred summit of Jomolhari (7314m/23,996ft), with time to explore the glacier or hike toward a remote alpine lake.
Two high passes Nyile La (4850m/15,912ft) and Yale La (4950m/16,240ft) - reward you with sweeping views of Jichu Drake and distant snow-capped ridges. From here, descend into quiet valleys and conifer forest before finishing in Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu.
With a full crew, expert guide, wilderness camps and support team, this is the kind of trek that rewards strong walkers with real solitude, high passes and some of the best mountain outlooks in Bhutan, all in under two weeks.