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Jomolhari Trek Completion Certificate
Jomolhari Trek is a recognised Himalayan trek in Paro, Jomolhari and Thimphu valleys, running from Shana, Paro valley to Dodena, Thimphu over approximately 110-130 km.
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Mount Jomolhari from Bhutan 2009-10-11 b by Christopher Fynn, CC BY-SA 3.0; cropped and colour-treated.
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Trail context
A certificate grounded in the journey.
A considered completion record for Jomolhari Trek, built around private evidence review and a permanent public verification layer.
Completed Jomolhari Trek? Submit route-appropriate GPS tracks, activity links, dated photos, stamps, permits, guide confirmation, club confirmation, or a clear completion narrative. Route variants are assessed from the evidence provided.
Structured trail record
Authority, season and access
Official route status
Official Bhutan high-altitude trekking route
Himalayan trekNormal endpoints
Shana, Paro valley to Dodena, Thimphu
Catalogue references: 27.430, 89.245 to 27.576, 89.596Elevation range
2,500 m to 4,930 m
Rounded catalogue elevationsRecommended months
April-May · September-November
Monsoon, winter snow, landslides, glacier conditions, political restrictions and permit changes can affect access.Access requirements
Bhutan's current visa, sustainable development fee, licensed tour operator and guide arrangements apply.
Seasonal constraintsCollection and characteristics
Himalayan trek
HimalayaHigh AltitudePermitsMulti Day
Coordinates and elevations are rounded catalogue references for discovery only. They are not navigation-grade or emergency waypoints. Always use current official route information and an appropriate map.
Reviewed route data
Route, stages and elevation
110-130 km, depending on route variant
Approx. 7,200 m
8-12 walking days
StartShana, Paro valleyFinishDodena, Thimphu
- 1Shana
- 2Thangthangka
- 3Jangothang/Jomolhari Base Camp
- 4Nyele La
- 5Lingshi
- 6Yeli La
- 7Shodu
- 8Barshong
- 9Dodena
Planning summary only. Check current closures, permits, weather, transport, and official navigation sources before travel.
Why get this certificate?
Jomolhari Trek is a recognised Himalayan trek in Paro, Jomolhari and Thimphu valleys, running from Shana, Paro valley to Dodena, Thimphu over approximately 110-130 km.
Your certificate includes a premium PDF, a permanent QR verification page, registry-signed metadata, and privacy-aware public display settings.
Accepted evidence
Route-matched proof examples
- Continuous dated GPX, FIT, TCX, or equivalent activity record covering the recognised route
- Route checkpoints: Shana; Thangthangka; Jangothang/Jomolhari Base Camp; Nyele La; Yeli La; Shodu; Barshong; Dodena
- Dated endpoint and checkpoint photographs plus stage history where track coverage has material gaps
Before payment
Prepare proof that tells the whole route story.
Best evidence: GPX, FIT, or TCX files, trusted activity links, dated trail photos, stamps, permits, or guide confirmation. Photos alone may need supporting context.
Expected review level: Evidence Reviewed. Most reviews target 2–3 working days after payment and private proof upload.
Trail proof checklist
- Continuous dated GPX, FIT, TCX, or equivalent activity record covering the recognised route
- Route checkpoints: Shana; Thangthangka; Jangothang/Jomolhari Base Camp; Nyele La; Yeli La; Shodu; Barshong; Dodena
- Dated endpoint and checkpoint photographs plus stage history where track coverage has material gaps
Distance and route variants are reviewed conservatively. Public pages never publish raw GPS points or private proof files.
Private review layer
Your proof is not your public profile.
Reviewers may see
GPS and activity files, uploaded photos, permits, stamps, guide confirmations, completion narrative, and clarification replies.
The public may see
Certificate status, trail, privacy-controlled display name, dates, verification level, issue date, fingerprint, and registry signature state.
Supported route variants
Short Jomolhari loops return toward Paro. The canonical full route crosses Nyele La and Yeli La to Dodena; the selected itinerary must be declared.
Key route sequence: Shana - Thangthangka - Jangothang/Jomolhari Base Camp - Nyele La - Lingshi - Yeli La - Shodu - Barshong - Dodena.
Prepare your proofVerification levels
Evidence ReviewedPrivate completion evidence was assessed by a Verified Hikes reviewer.
GPS Evidence ReviewedA GPS file or trusted activity record formed part of the evidence review.
Photo + GPS ReviewedPhotographic context and GPS or activity evidence both supported the review.
Partner ConfirmedAn approved partner confirmed completion through a defined workflow.
Authority ConfirmedA trail authority explicitly confirmed the record through an approved workflow.
How the process works
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Add GPS, activity links, photos, stamps, permits, or confirmation documents privately.
Registry review
A reviewer checks evidence, dates, privacy, and verification level.
Certificate issued
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FAQ
What does the QR code prove?
It opens a safe registry page showing certificate metadata, signature status, evidence summary, and PDF fingerprint.
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