Climbing to Keche La Pass (4650 m) from Wochi to Lhedi
Woche to Lhedi
Woche to Lhedi Trek
Approx. 17km, about 6-7hr/980m ascent, 950m descent Each day of trekking in this remote wilderness region of Bhutan should be savoured as no two days are the same; the diversity of beauty is uncorrupted. If we have trekked past the Woche village on the previous day, we have covered some of the distance and would have more time to savour the views. Make a gradual climb towards Keche La pass (4650m), with excellent views of surrounding mountains including Jejekangphu gang’s tripple peak. The route then descends continually to small village of Thaga (4050m), with buckwheat, turnip and radish fields. From Thaga, the path drops towards Phochu river, then turns northeast towards Lhedi, which is visible in the distance along the river. Lhedi located along the river bed at 3700m is a village headquarters of Lunana with small clinic, school, wireless station but no shops.
Near Woche to Lhedi
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.
