Day 6:
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Drive to Jakar takes approximately 2 1/2 hours. Tales of great
teacher Guru Padmasambhava dominates this holy valley.
From the view point you can see Jakar Dzong '\The castle of
White Bird'\. Lunch at Tourist Lodge. Afternoon hike
upto Lame Gompa, a place built by 1st King for his two nun sisters. Outside
of Lame Gompa, one can see the old style of Bhutanese paper making.
Day 7:
Walk in and around Bumthang valley or visit the diary farm,
Swiss cheese factory and apple juice factory. Try to get some
of each - they are best in Bhutan.
Day 8:
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The trek route takes you around the Chamkhar Chu, a river
known for i ts richness in trout, lunch stop at Tangbi
Lhakhang. Lama Namkha Samdrup build a Gompa (he shot
an arrow in the air and at the spot where the arrow landed
Nganglakhang was erected). Overnight in camp. Alt. 2,900 mts. Distance 20
Kms about 05/06 hours.
Day 9:
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Climb gradually to Phephela Pass( Alt. 3,353 mts /11,000 ft.),
the highest point on the trek route. The trail you follow until
the pass takes you through one of the most beautiful frosted
area of this region. Allowing for many
stops to enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings.
Day 10:
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Ascending through the bamboos, hemlock and finally up to
the alpine forests. Overnight in camp. Alt. 11,500 ft. Distance
- 17 kms, about 05-06 hours.
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