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📍  Jomolhari trek

✈️  Qiemo Yudu Airport (IQM)

🚗  2227.8 KM

⏱️  1 day, 6 hours, 19 minutes

The Jomolhari trek, one of Bhutan's most iconic high-altitude adventures, offers breathtaking Himalayan vistas and cultural encounters. Due to Bhutan's strict tourism policy, it is only accessible via guided tours booked through licensed operators, with solo trekking by foreigners strictly prohibited. The best seasons to undertake this challenging trek are spring (April-May) and autumn (September-November) to avoid heavy snow or monsoon rains. The cost is significant, tied to Bhutan's minimum daily tariff (starting from $200-250 USD per person per day, including guide, accommodation, food, and permits), plus additional trekking logistics, making a multi-day trek total several thousand dollars. Typical visit duration for the trek itself ranges from 7 to 10 days, requiring excellent physical fitness and prior acclimatization to altitudes often exceeding 4,000 meters. Visitors can expect stunning landscapes, pristine wilderness, and glimpses into traditional Bhutanese highland life.