Thampe Tsho to Maurothang
Thampe Tsho to Maurothang (Lunana Trek)
Approx. 14km, 5 hours / 280m ascent, 1020m descent Climb steeply to Thampe La at 4600m, where you may see blue sheep high on the slopes above the trail. Descend to Om Tsho, a sacred lake, where Pema Lingpa is said to discovered several religious relic. Follow the shore of the lake and cross its outlet and descend steeply past a waterfall to a smaller lake. After second lake descend steeply to the headwaters of the Nikka. The path levels out, following the left bank of the Nikka Chhu until we reach its confluence with another tributary coming from the east. Cross a bridge to right side and follow the broad path through mixed forest to Maurothang (3610m), a large clearing on the banks of the river beside a few yak herders’ huts.
Near Thampe Tsho to Maurothang
More to see around Wangdue.
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Nature & Viewpoints
Black-Necked Crane Information Centre
This center provides insights into black-necked cranes and the valley's ecosystem. Visitors can utilize high-quality spotting scopes and cross-reference their sightings with the Field Guide to Crane Behaviour pamphlet.
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Sight
Black-necked Crane
‘Thrung Trung Karmo' as this bird is passionately known in Bhutan is the subject of many Bhutanese songs and folklore.
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Sight
Chukarpo to Thampe Tsho
Approx. 18km, 5-6 hours trek / 400m ascent, 640m descent We continue descend along the bank of the river until we reach a yak pasture at Gala Pang Chhu (4010m).
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Temples & Monasteries
Gangtey Gompa Monastery
Gangteng Monastery, also known as Gangtey Sangngak Choling, was established in 1613 by the first Gangteng Tulku, Rigdzin Pema Tinley (1564–1642).
