GANTEY/GOGONA/KHOTOKHA WINTER TREK

DAY 01 Gangtey Gompa - Gogona

A moderate trail winds through meadows and fields then ascends to the Tselela pass through mixed forests of Juniper, bamboo, Magnolia and Rhododendrons. The people of Gogona speak a language called Bjopkha, the language of nomads. Their life in this isolated valley has encouraged them to continue using their ancient dialect. Distance is about 15 km and takes around 6/7 hours to travel.

DAY 02 Gogona-Khotokha

A gentle climb leads to Shobjula 11,155 ft. The descent leads to a wide valley, reminiscent of the big sky views of mountain. Overnight in tents. Distance is about 15/16 km about 6/7 hours.

DAY 03 Khotokha - Chuzomsa/Wangdi via Niizergang

A short ascend leads to the Tashila 9,200 ft. Be sure to fill your water bottle shortly after crossing the pass, as the descent is dry. Walk down through ever-changing vegetation into the drainage of the Dang chu. Overnight in Wangdi Guest House.

SEASON: March - April- May - September - November

GROUP CONDITION: Minimum 6

CLIMATE (GENERAL): Day are normally warm. Nights can at times be very cool and in winter even below the freezing point. Monsoon showers in summer (heaviest July & August) and sometimes even in Spring and Autumn.