At Thanza, Lunana
In Thanza (Lunana)
Thanza Rest Day
We have to schedule a rest day here because this is also where we change our Yak Drivers from Laya. A contingent day that we need incase the Yak people do not show-up. People of Lunana are not particularly reliable in terms of bringing the yaks in time etc. and more so recently because they have better source of income from hunting around for Caterpillar fungus called Yartsa Gunbu (Cordyceps Sinensis) found in the high altitude grasslands. It is a prized ingredient for traditional Chinese medicine, known to be aphrodisiac. Spend the day to rest or explore around.
Near In Thanza (Lunana)
More to see around Gasa.
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Sight
Danji to Tshochena
Approx 12km, 5-6 hr trek/ 490m ascent, 240m descent Just near our campsite at Danji, there is a trail junction.
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Dzongs & Fortresses
Gasa Dzong
Gasa Dzong is the administrative headquarter of the Gasa Dzongkhag, which consists of Goen Khartoed in the upper region and Goen Kharmed in the lower region.
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Sight
Gasa Hot Springs to Gasa Dzong
Approx. 2hrs trek/530m ascent. Relax this morning and enjoy the hot spring. After lunch we'll walk to Gasa Dzong, which is a steep 2hours of climb uphill.
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Sight
Gasa and Laya Trek
This section describes the trek route from Damji to Gasa Hot Spring, Gasa Dzong, Koena, & Laya, starting with drive from Punakha to Damji.
