distance 19 kms, about 5-6 hours.
Day 7:
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Wide yak pastures on the way up and down the pass,
possibly still some people in their yak tents depending on the
time of the year you are there. Great views Lingshi Dzong as
you come down into Lingshi basin if the weather is
clear. Tserim Kang and its descending glaciers at the north end of the valley.
Day 8:
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Today is the shortest walking day and you can really take it
easy. On reaching camp at Chebisa village you can visit the
village houses. Alt. 3850 mts., distance 19 kms about 5-6
hours.
Day 9:
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The walk is through wild high pastures with few people & few
yaks. Cross Gobula (La means pass) . Alt. 14268 ft/ 4350m.
Camp here on a bench above a river, a tributary to the Mo
chu which came out just below Gasa Tsachu. Alt.
4260m, distance 17kms about 6 hours.
Day 10:
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Today is a day to start a little early. After crossing Jare La
pass (4,600 mts.) you drop to Tsharithang. The valley where
herds of Takins are normally seen. Overnight in camp. Alt.
14400 ft., distance 15 kms about 5 hours.
Day 11:
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After crossing Shingela pass alt. 16,72 ft/4,900 m you drop
down again and then follow the valley. Lemithang is in the
laya district and here you begin to see the wonderful children
in funny hats. Camp at Lemithang beneath Kang Che
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