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Category Archives: Bhutan
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 23 – Rerethang To Upper Sephu
Last revised on November 21, 2022. Table of Contents: The Walk From Rerethang To Upper Sephu End of Trip Celebration at Upper Sephu The Tipping Issue The Trek Operators: World Expedition and Yangphel Breakdown of Trek Cost For An “International” … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 22 – Tampoe Tsho To Rerethang Via Tempe La
Last revised on June 25, 2024 Table of Contents: The Day’s Basic Data and Map A Preview of the Day’s Walk The Hike Up To Tempe La From Tempe Tsho Om Tsho and A Nyingma Treasure Trove Parallels With Mormonism … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 21 – Tsho Tsho Tshampa To Tampoe Tsho
Previous Post: Day 20 – Jichu Dramo To Tsho Tsho Thampa calendar date: October 18, 2019. Time: just under 6 hours total, including lunch and rest breaks distance: 15 km. start point altitude: Tsho Tsho Thampa (aka Thsongsa Thang) 4342m; endpoint … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 20 – Jichu Dramo To Tsho Tsho Tshampa Via Rinchen Zoe la
calendar date: October 17, 2019. time: 8.5 hours total, including lunch and a few rest breaks distance: 19.5 km. start point altitude: Jichu Dramo 5015 m; 5060m (Jordans) endpoint campsite: Tsho Tsho Tshampa (aka Thsongsa Thang) 4342m; … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 19 – Tsho Chena To Jichu Dramo Via Loju La
calendar date: October 16, 2019. time: 6 hours total, including lunch and rest breaks distance: 20 km. start point altitude: camp west of Tsho Chena 4925m endpoint campsite: Jichu Dramo 5015 m; 5060m (Jordans) high pass crossing: Loju La 5115 … Continue reading
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Tagged Jichu Dramo, Loju La, snowman trek, snowman trip report, Yangphel Adventure Travel
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Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 18 – Chozo To Tsho Chena Via Sintia La
calendar date: October 15, 2019. time: 8 1/2 hours total, including lunch and rest breaks distance: 16 km. start point altitude: Chozo 4120m endpoint campsite: camp west of Tsho Chena 4925m high pass crossing: Sintia La 5200 m Maps: … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 17 – Chozo Rest Day
Last revised: November 14, 2022. Contents: Rest Day In Chozo The Chozo Dzong – some historical background Behind The Dzong – The Chorten & The Altar with Dzoe Inside The Dzong and the Second Floor Shrine Room Lunana: A Yak … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 16 – Green Lake To Chozo Via Keche La
last revised on June 29, 2024. Table of Contents: The Day’s Basic Data and Map A Cloudy Start To the Day The Scenic Trail To Keche La There Be Demons To Subdue: Some Thoughts On Himalayan Buddhism Entering The Heart … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 15 – Tarina To Green lake Via Woche
calendar date: October 12, 2019. Time: 7 hours, including lunch and rest breaks distance: 16 km. start point altitude: Tarina 3880m endpoint campsite: Green Lake 4400m high pass crossing: none this day Maps: Bart Jordans’ Trekking in Bhutan has some … Continue reading
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Tagged Green Lake Lunana, Pho Chhu West branch, snowman trek, Tang Chhu, Tarina Snowman, Woche Bhutan, Woche Chhu, Woche Chu
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Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 14 – Narethang To Tarina Via Karakachu La
Last revised on November 11, 2022. calendar date: October 11, 2019. time: 7 hours distance: 16 km. (Jordans); 18 km. (Lonely Planet); 16.9 (my Polar M430) start point altitude: Narethang 4920 m endpoint campsite: Tarina 3880m high pass crossing: Karakachu … Continue reading
