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My recent Bhutan adventure was made even more unforgettable from the many serendipitous experiences when I was there (these, on top of a totally well-organised and partially customised trip - yes I could actually plan part of my itinerary, with the help of a very knowledgeable agent, of course..)
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TUESDAY 6TH OCTOBER: We are in a small Drukair plane flying over the flat plains on either side of the Ganges, when suddenly the Himalayan range comes out of nowhere with massive peaks covered with eternal snow. Mt Everest and Jomolahri which we will see from Jomolahri camp with its imposing icy mass in a few weeks during our trek.
We are in Paro and I have never previously in any airport seen travellers getting off a plane and stopping on the tarmac to admire the surrounding scenery and taking photos. My anticipation of being on the Bhutanese soil has been so long that a few tears of happiness start swelling up in my eyes. I straightaway know that this country is going to offer some special experiences and emotions.
Outside our guide Ugyen waits seriously for us holding a piece
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Michele VicarioOctober 2015 From
Australia Travelled with us on
11 Day Jomolhari Trek Guide
Ugyen Tenzin Hotel
Rinchen Ling Resort, Farm Stay, Druk Deothjung Hotel, Metta Resort, Khenrab Inn, Homestay (Bumthang), Shana Camp, Hotel Lobesa, Hotel Norbuling, Thangthangkha Camp, Jangothang Camp, Soi Yaksa Camp, Thombushong Camp Rating
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Dear Sangay,
It has been an eye opening experience for me with well trained support staff from porter, horseman, chef, Driver & most importantly our superb guide Kinza.
Though his knowledge of the Jomolhari Trek might note be comprehensive but Kuenzang always gave his best to explain or source for the right information.
Thanks again to all your superb crew in Paro & Thimphu.
Cheers,
Jen FOO
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Hi Sonam,
Following 3 days hiked along the Paro river, among many of the 47 species of Rhododendron, & luckily spotting the national flower - blue poppy. Lucky with the weather, we had excellent views of Jomolhari from the base camp, then did an acclimatization hike from there up to 4800 m, & found a large herd of blue sheep and some marmots. Attempted to cross the Bonte La pass, however un-seasonal snow made it impossible for our pack animals, we waded into 1 m deep snow, then retreated the way we came in a sleet storm.
3 nights in the capital Thimphu visiting more temples, big surprise there was finding an excellent Irish coffee! Last full day hiked up to the famous tigers nest temple, scrambled down into a narrow slot within, to find some Buddhist porn.
Our guide Pema, taught me a lo
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