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Chomolhari Trek
This is without doubt one of the most beautiful and unspoilt
trekking areas in the entire Himalayas. The trip begins in
Paro, gateway to Bhutan and set in a wide valley dotted with
traditional dwellings and terraced farms, watched over by
the great Paro Dzong (monastery Fort). From here you head up
valley where the trek begins. You will follow the waters of
the Paro chu river up through forests of pine and juniper
and into high alpine meadows for stunning views of Mt.
Chomolhari (7316m) and Jichu Drake (6797m). This is wild
country and its quite possible that you will see the rare
blue sheep or bharal. From here the trek heads north-east to
the village of Lingshi (3800m). The Lingshi Dzong is over
600 years old. It was built by a Lama for purely monastic
purposes but due to its strategic position it soon became
one of the strong holds against invading Tibetan armies.
From Lingshi you then head down along ancient trails and
through un-touched forests to reach Thimphu, Bhutan's tiny
capital and the concluding point for the trek. There will be
time here to see the sights, notably to massive and imposing
Tashichho Dzong. Bhutan's seat of power. Then you will
return to Paro where the trip concludes.
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