Distance view of Snow Peaks enroute to Jichu Dramo
Tshochena to Jichu Dramo
Tshochena to Jichu Dramo Lunana
Approx 14km, 4-5 hrs trek/ 230m ascent, 140m descent Following the shore of the lake, we climb up to a ridge at 5100m. Here you are surrounded by a 360-degree panorama of snowy peaks while, far below, you can see the Pho Chhu descending into far away Punakha. Dochula pass can also be seen in the distance after short descent. The path makes several ups and downs over small rounded hills and because of the altitude, walking is usually very slow. The trail descends past a glacial lake and climbs up to Loju La pass (5140m). The path goes across a small saddle at 5100m into a wide glacial valley and then descends gradually to the camp at Jichu Dramo (5050m), which is a small pasture land and our highest campsite on this trek.
Near Tshochena to Jichu Dramo
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.
