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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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