| Day 01 |
Thimphu |
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Talekha |
| Day 02 |
Talekha |
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Japhuna |
| Day 03 |
Japhuna |
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Jadula |
| Day 04 |
Jadula |
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Labatama |
| Day 05 |
Labatama |
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Halt |
| Day 06 |
Labatama |
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Halt |
| Day 07 |
Labatama |
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Genekha |
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| Day 01. Thimphu - Talekha |
| Drive till Simtokha Rigney College of Buddhist
Studies where the ponies await. The trail leads through blue pine
and evergreen forests till Talekha village. The village lies at an
(Alt. of 2925m). A difficult 2 hrs ascent, and a further pleasant
2 hrs through forests of tall blue pines. OIN in camp near the Lhakhang
in Talekha. |
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| Day 02. Talekha - Japhuna |
| Climb gradually to Phephela pass (AIt.3353m/11000ft).
the highest point on the trek route. The trial until the pass leads
through one of the most beautiful forested areas of this region. Allowing
for manystops to enjoy natures beauties. O/N in camp. (AIt.9300ft).
Distance 23 KMS about 718 hrs.Climb gradually to Phephela pass (AIt.3353m/11000ft).
the highest point on the trek route. The trial until the pass leads
through one of the most beautiful forested areas of this region. Allowing
for manystops to enjoy natures beauties. O/N in camp. (AIt.9300ft).
Distance 23 KMS about 718 hrs. |
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| Day 03. Japhuna - Jaduna |
| The trial from Japhuna goes up and down over ridges
to a small valley for about 4 hours. Along the route there are many
small lakes. Another hour and a half climb through rhododendron shrubs
till a yak camp called Jaduna. (Alt. 4100m) for night halt. From the
camp you can see the rocky peak of Mt. Um Jomo, the highest peak in
the whole Dagala range. |
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| Day 04. Jaduna - Labatama |
| There are two trails. One going on the left of Um Jomo
over Hetsogue pass to the Hetso-Hentso lakes and the other onto the
right of Um Jomo over Jomique pass to the Setso Yumtso lakes. From
Jaduna follow the trial that goes on the right of Jomo. After a climb
of one and half hours arrive at the pass of Jomique (AIt.4460m). Enroute
pass by Dungka Tso (lake). From the pass the same mountains of northern
Bhutan can be viewed. Then descend for about 2 hours till Labatama
yak camp, near Yumtso. O/N camp. |
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| Day 05. Labatama - Halt |
| An excursion with pack lunch to Hentso lake
for fishing. |
| or excursion to Jamtso |
| or excursion to Relitso |
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| Day 06. Labatama Halt |
| Excursion to Setso and the near by lakes.
An easy 15 min hike to Setso. Later you can go over a small ridge
and then down to Jagetso, Pemitso etc. Whole day fishing and exploring
and return to camp. |
| OR, an early start with pack lunch and follow
the same trial passing Jagetso, and Dagetso to Jomique pass. From
the pass the real climb to Jomo begins. After 2 hrs of hard rock climbing,
reach the summit of Um Jomo near (5050m). from here one can have a
most spectacular view. Then descend back to camp. |
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| Day 07. Labatama - Genekha |
| Today leave the lovely pastures of Labana
and the Dagala range. After 2 hours gradual climb, reach the highest
point for the day at Pagalaptsa (Alt. 4170m). Descend through rhododendron
shrubs for 2 hours and then into thick ever green and oak forests
for another 2 hours till Genekha. O/N in the camp near the village. |
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| Day 08 Ganekha - Thimphu |
| Follow the motor road for 2 hrs till Charkilo,
then drive to Thimphu. |
