SUMMARY:
Photo captions dated mid-May describe scenes at Yangtso and nearby passes, including yaks and Tibetans, and a plant note from Dongkar. A detailed route description outlines the easy path from Triju Dzong to Yangtso via several gentle passes, shepherds’ tents, and the Yangtso la, noting distances and landmarks.
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Gazelle telephoto.
Yaks on pass near Triju.
Yangtso 17/5
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Two Tibetans at Yangtso. 17/5.
Yaks loading up at Yangtso 18/5
Towards Chulung la from Ayachung la. 18/5.
P. tristica, Caltha sp. 20/5 Dongkar.
Triju Dzong to Yangtso
Path is good the whole way and nowhere steep. Fit for pack with ease.
Path keeps along plain to South to m 4, where a small pass is crossed over a ridge. The southern end of the Triju lake is well seen from here. (Photo. from here.) Thence flat for 1 mile and path gradually leaves lake and climbs slantwise up hill to W to a pass at m 6 1/2. Down to a side stream at m 7 and up the valley beyond, gradually keeping left handed (South) over a very gradual ascent to another pass at m 8 1/2. Thence almost level to a "drokpa" (shepherds' tents) at 9 1/2. Path then gradually ascends to another pass (Yangtso la) at 11. Beyond this lies the Yangtso, about 3/4 m long and 1/2 wide, with shepherds' tents on S side and camp site at m 12.