Distance 7 km, 4 hours, 550 m ascent, 210 m descent, camp altitude 3,290 m. The trek starts at beautiful Gynekha village and begins with a short descent to the river. After crossing the river you start climbing until you reach a huge rock platform from where you have a picturesque view of the village. Its here we usually enjoy our first day hot picnic lunch.

Shortly after our lunch we will reach our campsite for our acclimatization.

Distance 12 km, 5 hours, 1,220 m ascent, 110 m descent, camp altitude 4,300 m. On the second day, the trail takes you across the high ridges from where you can truly appreciate the rugged beauty of your surroundings and the mountain vegetation. The path winds through refreshing meadows uphill until we reach the highest point of the day known as Pagalaptsa.

After that, we decend down from the Yak harders camp to Labathamba Pasture land of the Yaks.

This day will be dedicated to relaxing and recuperating at Labatama. It is an ideal to taker an excursion to any of three nearby lakes: Yoe Tsho, Drakey Tsho and SerTsho. We have also seen hikers fishing around this lake but always with the permits. From the top of the high rugged ridge, it is breathtaking views of the valley surrounded by the amazing lakes here.  

Distance 8 km, 6-7 hours, 260 m ascent, 520 m descent, camp altitude 4,000 m. The trail climbs along the western side of Dala Tsho up to a saddle at 4,520m. From here onwards you will have a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayan peaks all through the descent. The mountain peaks visible including Everest and Kanchenjungga.

Distance 8 km, 5-6 hours, 180 m ascent, 110 m descent, camp altitude 3,080 m. This day entails the crossing of several passes but none of them require a major climb. You should keep your eyes open for different varieties of blue poppy (June-July) and mountain birds while in this area.

Distance 6 km, 3 hours, 440 m descent. From the monastery it’s a short walk down to the feeder road which will lead you to the village of Chamgang.

Our trekking ends here, with cutting cake and welcome drinks.