Day 2:
Visit the Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined Fort, which once
defended this valley from the Tibetan invasion. Mount
Chomolhari, the sacred summit, reaches skyward beyond the
Dzong. Also visit the Ta Dzong (National Museum).
Day 3:
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The full day hiking to Taktshang, the Tiger'\s nest. This
magical monastery clings to vertical granite cliff 3,000 mts.
above the valley. Legend says the Guru Padmasambhava
flew here on the back of a Tiger to meditate here.
Day 4:
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Drive upto Drugyel Dzong where the roads ends and the trek
begins. Alt. 2,800 mts. Distance: 17 kms. about 5/6 hours.
Day 5:
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Continue uphill through the river valley. It narrows and closes
in and the trail winds up and down along the drainage. There
is actually considerable down on the trail. Distance about 21
kms about 7/8 hours.
Day 6:
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On up the Pa Chu pass a small army post where the valley
begins to widen again. Now view of high ridges and then
snow-capped peaks are all around. You begin to see Yaks
and Yak herders camp. Lunch will be probably at one of
these
camp beneath a ruined fortress at the basis of Chomolhari. Alt. 4,040 mts,
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