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 of Lingshi Dzong
as you come down into the Lingshi basin if the weather
is clear. Tserim Kang and its descending glaciers at the north end of the
valley. Camp is in a stone shelter TAB has built for the trekkers. It has an
inside fire pit and you can sleep on a wood floor or in tent. Alt. 4150 mts.,
Distance - 19 kms., about 5-6 hours walk.
Day 8:
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On the day halt at Lingshi,a day excursion to Tshokha (lake)
i.e, Base camp of Jichu Drake can be done. During the
excursion hundreds of Blue sheep, Musk deer can also be
seen on the way. Alt. 4500 mts., Distance - 15 kms., about
3-4 hours walk.
Day 9:
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The trail ascends upto the Yalila pass (4820 mts.). From the
pass Mount Chomolhari, Tserim Kang and Masagang can be
seen on a clear day. There is actually considerable down on
trail. Camp is in a stone shelter TAB has built for the
trekkers. It has an inside fire pit. Alt. 3963 mts., distance 22 kms., about 7-8
hours walk.
Day 10:
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Fo l l ow t he Th imphu - chu t h r ough t he f o r es t o f
Rhododendrons, water falls, it narrows and closes in and the
trail winds up and down along a drainage. Ascending up to
the ruins of Barshong Dzong. Camp just below ruined fortress
with
stone shelter TAB has built for the trekkers. Alt.3785 mts, Distance - 13 kms.,
about 3-4 hours walk.
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