Today’s adventure is a demanding one, involving a challenging trek covering approximately 13 kilometres over five hours. We’ll traverse through dense coniferous forests and face two steep climbs along a ridge near Chang La Pass, which stands at an elevation of 3650 meters. The payoff for your efforts includes stunning views of the Sela range, surrounding valleys, and the Himalayan watershed.
Once we arrive at our destination, we’ll set up camp for an overnight stay, allowing you to rest and rejuvenate amidst the natural beauty of the Himalayas.
Today’s trek involves a gradual climb through a variety of landscapes. We’ll start by ascending through forests with coniferous trees, juniper, and rhododendrons, eventually reaching the challenging Posing La pass at 3950 meters.
After crossing the pass, we’ll continue trekking for about 4 hours. First, we’ll descend to cross a glacial stream and then ascend again to reach the alpine pasture at Poto, which is at 4200 meters.
In total, you’ll cover a distance of 14 kilometres in 4-5 hours. Once we arrive at Poto, we’ll set up camp for an overnight stay, allowing you to rest and recharge in the stunning Himalayan surroundings.
Today’s trek involves a steady uphill climb lasting about 3 hours, taking you beyond the tree line to the impressive Tse la pass at 4550 meters. Along the way, you’ll come across a small Alpine lake and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Sela ridge, river valleys, and prominent Himalayan peaks like Gorichen and Kangdo.
If you’re trekking in October, the descent for about 2 hours will treat you to stunning fall foliage, adding vibrant colours to the landscape. The total distance covered is 8 kilometres in 4-5 hours. Finally, you’ll arrive at Lahap, located at an elevation of 3712 meters, where we’ll set up camp for a peaceful overnight stay amidst the Himalayan beauty.