Himalaya,
officially called the Kingdom of Himalaya,
is a small country in South Asia. It is renowned for its
unique culture & tradition, Buddhist temples & monasteries and
abundance of natural beauty. It is located on the southern slopes of the
eastern Himalayas. It is sandwiched between Tibet
Autonomous Region to the north and the Indian states of West Bengal,
Assam, Sikkim
and Arunachal Pradesh to the south and west.
The Kingdom
of Bhutan can be generally divided
into three regions namely Northern Region, Central Region and Southern
Region. Eastern
Himalayan alpine shrub & meadows in the northern region, the black
mountains with two major river systems: the Mo Chhu and the Drangme
Chhu, and
Shiwalik Hill covered with thick Himalayan subtropical broadleaf
forests,
alluvial lowland river valleys, and mountains form the beautiful
landscape of
the Kingdom of Bhutan.
One of the most preferred ways to
explore the beautiful landscape of Bhutan
is trekking. There are many beautiful trekking trails in this country
which
attract trekkers and travelers from all over the world. One of the most
popular
trekking trails is Bhutan Chomolhari Trekking. During Chomolhari
trekking tour
you will have a wonderful opportunity to explore a startling variety of
Bhutanese landscapes, traditional villages, dzongs, Buddhist temples,
monasteries, scattered hamlets and farmlands. You will have a chance to
meet
local people and know about their custom and tradition.
Chomolhari trekking tour starts
at Drugyel Dzong, a small beautiful town in Paro District in Western
Bhutan, passing through the beautiful Bhutanese landscapes, and
traditional villages, hamlets and farmlands. You will explore the most
serene
& scenic vegetation zone of the country that is dotted with
splendidly
forested valleys, high alpine pastureland and postcard-perfect
landscape; where
Yak herders graze their cattle. You can enjoy delicious trout fish
cuisine by
having trout fishing yourself in the surrounding area of the sky blue
lake with
superb views of the majestic mountain peaks.
On Chomolhari trekking tour in Bhutan
you will also have a wonderful opportunity to encounter some of the rare
species like the blue sheep. If you are lucky then you can also see the
snow
leopards. Magnificent Buddhist monasteries and scenic spots. Deer
Park is a must visit tourist place in the city which
offers commanding views of the valley and surroundings. A variety of
outdoor
activities also can be enjoyed here. Tashi View Point, Hanuman Tok and
Ganesh
Tok are popular view points in the city that offer breathtaking views of
Kanchenjunga
range.
Finally trail goes into the
northern region of Bhutan
to the land of yak-herders and to the base of Mount
Chomolhari. Mount
Chomolhari, also called Jomolhari,
is the most holy mountain for the Bhutanese people. India trekking tours
on Chomolhari trail can be also extended
to the far-flung Lingshi Dzong which once guarded the frontier with
Tibet.
Thus, Chomolhari trekking trail
will give you a unique delightful experience of Bhutan tourism. It is
undoubtedly one of the most beautiful
and pristine trekking areas in the entire Himalayas.