Chomolhari Laya Trek U
Tour code: TTB Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Basic Trek grade: Tough
DURATION DAYS 19
TOUR
£3125 19 £3976 20
TOUR ONLY FLIGHT INCLUSIVE GREAT HIMALAYA RANGE
TIBET (CHINA)
Gangchey Ta 6794m
Lemithang ROBLUTHANG
SHAKYAPASANG CHEBISA
Chomolhara 7314m
Sinche La 5005m
Goba La 4350m
LINGSHE Lingshi Dzong
Nyele La 4850m
CHOMOLHARI BASE CAMP
THANGTHANGA
SHANA ZAMPA
BHUTAN THIMPU Drukyul Dzong PARO From/To
KATHMANDU (NEPAL)
0 km 22 km Chomolhara Laya Trek TTB
A tough high altitude trek crossing fi ve high passes and visiting Chomolhari Base Camp
Following part of the legendary Snowman Trek, this route takes us to Chomolhari Base Camp and the traditional mountain village of Laya. We hike through pine forests and yak pastures, with breathtaking mountain views of Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and Takaphu. This trek is an ideal way to experience one of the most remote and least- visited regions of the Himalaya.
19 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Kathmandu Days 2/3 Paro Fly to the historic town and visit the museums, monasteries and ‘Tigers Nest’ on a series of acclimatisation walks. Days 4/6 Begin trek Visit the 17th century Drugyel Dzong (fort). Follow the river through forests and an ecological sanctuary to Thangthanka (3575m). Days 7/8 Base Camp Trek in the shadows of Bhutan’s largest mountains including
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Chomolhari (7314m) and Jichu Drake (6849m). Spend a day acclimatising at Chomolhari Base Camp with day hikes to nearby glaciers and lakes. Optional visit to a nomad’s camp. Days 9/13 High Passes Walk across three high passes: Nyele La (4850m), Gombu La (4350m) and the highest point at 5005m – Sinche La. Arrive in Laya Village. Days 14/15 Hot Springs Cross Bele La Pass (3740m) and trek to Gasa
Shana Zampa Shana Zampa Thangthanka
Acclimatisation Day
Day 4 - 6hrs Day 5 Day 6 - 7hrs
Chomolhari Base Camp
Chomolhari Base Camp
Acclimatisation Day
Day 7 - 6hrs Day 8 Day 9 - 7hrs Day 10 - 5hrs Day 11 - 8hrs Day 12 - 8hrs Day 13 - 9hrs Day 14 - 6hrs Day 15 - 7hrs Lingshe
where there are hot springs to relieve tired feet. Day 16 Thimpu Drive to Bhutan’s capital. Spend time exploring the craft shops, visit Punakha Dzong and enjoy a farewell dinner. Days 17/18 Kathmandu Fly back to Nepal, free time on arrival. Day 19 Tour ends Kathmandu.
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Chebisa Shakyapasang Robluthang Laya Koena KOENA
GASA Damji
Masang Gang 7194m
LAYA
Gangla Karchung 6395m
DAYS DAYS
Tour essentials
Accommodation: 6 nights hotels, 12 nights camping. Meals: 18 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 14 dinners are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, Explore rep (in Nepal), drivers, trek crew, porters and local guides. Transport: Bus and internal fl ights. Trekking Details: This is an 11-day trek with an average of 7 hours walking a day; reaching a maximum altitude of 5005m. We have graded this trek as tough. Group size: Generally 10 to 18.
Planned tour dates
2013 Tour only dates 15 Oct - 02 Nov
2014 Tour only dates 25 Mar - 12 Apr
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £115 110 For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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