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Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 13 – Rodophu To Narethang Via Tsemo La
Previous Post: Day 12 – Laya To Rodophu calendar date: October 10, 2019. time: 7 hours distance: 16 km. start point altitude: Rodophu 4220m (my Garmin device)/ 4215 m (Jordans guidebook) ); 4160m (Lonely Planet’s Guide to Bhutan 2017 – … Continue reading
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Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 12 – Laya To Rodophu
Table of Contents: The Day’s Basic Data and Maps Locals Waiting For Dignitaries Arriving Via Helicopter Leaving Laya Reaching The Army Camp/Permit Checkpoint The Side Trail To The Rodo Chhu Varying Trail Conditions Up The Rodo Chhu Trail Approaching Our … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 11 – Rest Day In Laya
Last revised on November 10,2023. Table of Contents: Laya – Population; cultural background; location Changes To Its Traditional Culture Local Sources of Wealth The Layap Woman’s Traditional Hat Things To Do On Our Free Day in Laya A Walk Up … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 10 – Limithang To Laya Village
calendar date: Monday, October 7, 2019 time: four hours – 3:15 of actual walking time distance: 13 km. start point altitude: Limithang 4120m endpoint campsite: Laya 3817m high pass crossing: none on this day (see here for the high passes … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 9 – Robluthang To Limithang Via Sinche La
calendar date: Sunday, October 6, 2019 time: 7:40 from start to finish distance: 16.3 km. (Polar M430); Jordans: 18km. start point altitude: Robluthang 4160m endpoint campsite: Limithang 4160m high pass crossing: Sinche La 5000m Maps: Bart Jordans’ Trekking In Bhutan … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 8 – Shomuthang To Robluthang Via Jare La
Previous Post: Day 7 – Chebisa Via Gombu La to Shomuthang calendar date: October 5, 2019 time: left camp at 8:00 and arrived at Robluthang at 2 – 6 hours/4 of actual walking distance: 11 km on my Polar M430/10 … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 7 – Chebisa To Shomuthang Via Gombu La
Table of Contents: The Day’s Basic Data and Maps Our Chebisa Campsite & A Local Shopping Center Up A Steep Path Leaving Chebisa Gombu La – The Day’s High Point On To Our Shomuthang Campsite The Importance of Your Tent! … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 6 – Lingshi To Chebisa
Last revised on December 3, 2022. Table of Contents: Trip Data For the Day Our Lingshi Campsite (Charhae Thang?) Lingshi Dzong From Lingshi To Goyuk Goyuk “Crazy Wisdom” – Bogus Buddhas Behaving Badly The Goyuk Dzong From Goyok To Chebisa … Continue reading
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Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 5 – Jomolhari B.C. To Lingshi Via Nyile La
Table of Contents: The Day’s Basic Data and Satellite View of The Route Blue Sky – Jomolhari Peak Revealed! To The Bridge North of Jangothang Heading Up Valley To Nyile La The Views From Nyile La The Hydro-Electric Poles and … Continue reading
Bhutan’s Snowman Trek: Day 4 – Jomolhari B.C. Acclimatization Day
Table of Contents: The Day’s Basic Data and Map The Acclimatization Issue Scarce Mountain Views! Acclimatization Hike To Tsho Phu A Shorter Jomolhari Trekking Route Option Back To the Jomolhari Campground Previous Post: Day 3 – Thangthangka To Jomolhari B.C. … Continue reading
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