Day 17:
Rest day at the base camp enjoying the great view.
Day 18:
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The trek is not yet over. The trail follows along the Sha Chu
river and descends gradually to Geshe Woma (4,200m)
where we camp.
Day 19:
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The path continues along the course Sha Chu for two and half hours until the
stiff climb to Saka-la begins. Visibility is poor along this part of the trail, so we
must keep watching top of the ridge in order to stay on course. We
stop for lunch near a yak herder'\s camp, then climb up to Saka-la pass
(4,800m). There are stunning views on the descent to the lakes and another
short ascent leads to Wartangle-la pass (4,590m). Scenery once again is
stunning with small lakes and the mountain peaks. We camp at 4,000m.
Day 20:
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A short half-hour climb takes us up to Juele-la pass (4,400m). After crossing
the pass, descend to the riverside through dense rhododendron, juniper and
conifer forests. We then cross a bridge and after a short climb rech Dhr
Tsachu hot spring, where legend has it that Guru Padsambhava bathed in the
8th century.
Day 21:
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From the spring, it is a long and steady climb, with a great
views of the mountain ii Lunana. Eventually the ground levels
out, and we see several beautiful deep blue lakes, yaks
grazing on the surrounding pastures, and yak
herders'\ camps (3,850m).
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