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SUMMARY:
The page describes the route from Tsola Dzong along the Nyang Chu to the Pu Chu, then up the Pu Chu valley past DRUG CHORTEN Gompa and Mirando Gompa, with multiple bridge crossings and a suggested camp site. It notes a pilgrimage circuit toward Mira La, and records B.P. and temperature at Mirando Gompa on 12th August, with a further note at Mira La on 14 Aug. Plant specimens noted include Primula bellidifolia and Dic. leptorrhiz.

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From Tsola Dzong path leads up R. bank of Nyang Chu to Pu chu at m 4. Several villages & extensive cultivation at mouth of a large side valley coming in from 270°. In summer the path in places is bad, over rocks, but in winter keeps low along the river bank.

From Pu chu a path leads up the Pu Chu valley, keeping to the R bank of the river, at first through cultivated fields then in scrub & fir forest. At m 4 a large monastery is passed, called DRUG CHORTEN Gompa. Thence through forest to m 7, where a large side valley is crossed by a bridge. At m 8½ the main Pu Chu is crossed by a bridge. A small clearing on L bank, suitable for camp here.

Leave camp & keep up the L bank at first. Path bad for loaded animals, never very steep, but rocky. The river is crossed four times by bridges & in summer is unfordable. At about m 7½ the Mirando Gompa is passed on the L bank. At m 8 the valley divides, the more southerly leading to [blank], while the western branch leads to the Mira La. This route is on a pilgrimage, walked round in a left hand circle by Pilgrims. B.P. of Mirando Gompa 188.2 Temp 50° 6.0pm. 12th August.

6004. Primula bellidifolia

Mira La 14 Aug.
Dic. leptorrhiz

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Diary notes a steep ascent from Trashiyang to Trashi La, descent to the twin lakes Kandro Trü Tso, and onward over Shenjong La to Shacho Pebo, with bearings, barometric readings, temperatures, and times recorded on 15 June 1938. Describes rhododendron zones, yakherd encampments, and a gompa at Shacho Pebo with seasonal resident monks. Mentions plant specimen records from Tsari Sarme.

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Approx bearing Trashiyang to Trashi La = 40° M.

Tsari Sarme

From Trashiyang to the Tsukang at SHACHO PEBO. The bearing of the Trashi La from Trashiyang is approx 65°, though the path leaves at a bearing of 40°. The path leads up a gully & is very steep till the rhododendrons are left, shortly after the Trashi La is reached at m. 1½. (BP. 185.8. Temp 46°. Time 7.30 am. 15.6.38) Thence an easy descent of a few hundred feet to a lake, KANDRO TRÜ TSO at m 2. (There are two lakes close together here). Ascent easy to the SHENJONG LA (= Mask) at m 2½. This pass is approx 100' higher than the Trashi La. Bearing from Trashi La to Shenjong La = 110° M. Thence descent fairly steep over open hillside, among rhododendrons, past yakherd encampments (not yet occupied 15th June). The path always keeps above the fir forest, & tends to descend slightly, over rocky open hillside. At m 7, the path leads down below rocky cliffs - round the corner is seen the R.H. of SHACHO PEBO - two huts & a gompa - situated under a huge overhanging cliff, from the top of which two small streams of water have been made to flow. (BP. 187.7° Temp 46°. Time 3.30 pm. 15.6.38.) Fuel is stacked here, the gompa is said to have one or two monks permanently resident for the season from 10th of 5th month, (about the end of June).

5561. Primula subularia. Tsari Sarme
5562. Rhod. mekongense Ludlowii. Tsari Sarme
      5560 - Campylogynum. Tsari Sarme
      5565 - charitopes Chancum Series. Tsari Sarme

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Ascent from Thang Chu crossing Rala La (16,871 ft) and Gu La (16,391 ft), then descent to camp at Zangthang, with notes on grazing, shepherds, and a cold afternoon shower. Wildlife observed included partridges, tits, and snow cock; snow and glaciers were seen on nearby peaks and few flowers were noted.

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Thang Chu at a bearing of approx. 120° Mag. for 3½ m. then bends to 110°, ascending steadily the whole way to the RALA LA (16871') at m 5. There is a small lake ½ m. before the pass. Thence steep at first then easy down a valley to the East to m 7. This valley is left here via side valley to the South ascended for a mile, where it splits in two. The Eastern branch is taken & the ascent then becomes very steep indeed over loose shale to m 9 the GU LA (16391).

On the East the ascent is fairly steep over rocky bare hillside, till the main valley is reached at m 10. Good grazing & water. Sometimes sheep & yaks here with shepherds. // We got in about 3.0 pm. Quite a pleasant day till then when there was a cold shower of rain. Saw some partridges just on leaving camp but failed to get any. Shot two Tits. Snow cock near here & caught the three young birds. We are high enough now certainly, & I suppose are about to cross the main Himalayan Range again to the South. I fancy we have passes over 17000 to do that. There was a good deal of snow on the hill tops & some glaciers were visible from the passes. Very few flowers again of course.

21st July. CAMP ZANGTHANG 9 miles 15374'.

Fritillaria delavayi

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Route notes describe travel from Shio via Karta to Cha, with strong valley winds, riverbank paths, and a crossing to Cha. On 6th November the party proceeds up the eastern valley toward Pen La, encountering snow on the north face and observing herds of bharal.

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Cha transport was not ready, and the Karta people took me on here, reached at 2:05 pm, pretty good going. Yaks are coming up from Cha this evening. There is a terrific wind down this valley, and has been all day, very cold out of the sun. From Shio the path keeps to the R bank pretty high up, drops down at m 2 1/2 and steep up the L bank. The valley opens out before Karta, which stands on a cliff at the junction of two streams which form the Loro Nakpo Chu. It is quite a big village, with a monastery. The path follows the western of the two streams, the Tra Chu, keeping to the R bank. Path is good and easy and at m 12 the river is crossed to Cha which is on the left bank. Continue straight up the valley, which becomes rather narrower and steeper and tends at m 15. There is a little scrub here, yak dung available.

6th November. GU or GIU 15500? 12 miles. A perfect day. Left at 6:30, in at 3:30 pm. Path leads up the Easternmost of two valleys, the other leading direct to Tsona, via Tre, over one pass. Ascent is gradual most of the way to the Pen La 17330 at m 6 1/2. The last 1/2 mile pretty steep. There was a fair amount of snow on the north face. Passed two herds of bharal pretty high up,

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  Describes the route from Shingbe up to the Me La (c. 16,000 ft), noting terrain from fir forest to open grassland and the descent beyond into an open valley along a river. Discusses uncertain boundary markers (Me La, a river beyond, or the higher Cho La 15–20 miles further) and mentions Tibetans with yaks, fair grazing, and high ice-covered mountains; notes fine weather until 3 pm and a 6 am departure.

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are both certain, I can't see how to settle it, as we have no
boiling pt. thermometer. I must always have one in future.
There are a few Tibetans here with yaks, and there is fair
grazing.

5 4th August. ME LA. 16000' (Pass at Shingbe 14300') 3/4 miles. The main LAO valley divides into
two just beyond Shingbe, one leading to the North, one to a
little South of East. The path, which is easy the whole way to
the pass, leads up the latter, climbing first through fir forest,
then along the open hillside for 1 1/2. Thence it is more or
less level over open grassy land to the Me La. The boundary
does not seem to be definite. Some say the Me La is the
boundary, some the river 1 1/2 miles beyond and some say the
Cho La, which is reported to be considerably higher, and which
appears to be about 15-20 miles beyond the Me La. Beyond the
Me La, the path descends about 500' to an open valley and
continues along the river met in this valley. To the N. E. and S. of
the Me La, and beyond it, are high ice covered mountains //

B. 25 contd

• Fine until 3.0 pm. Left at 6.0 am and went to the

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The party left Sanga Chöling, crossed the Traessen La, traversed high dry country to the Tsari valley, visited Tsobermang, and descended the Tsari Chu to Migyitun, unsuccessfully seeking Sclater's Monal. With flowering largely over by late September, they separated for seed collecting, sending two collectors to Pachakshiri, while returning via Kyimpu where Himalayan Crossbills were abundant. Sherriff collected seed on the main range above Lung, and later L. and the narrator went via Tsana and Tawang to Sakden, where Shanth rejoined at Dewangiri.

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L. Iris H. We left Sanga Chöling again on Aug. 6 and ascended the Char Chu to Shing. We then crossed the Traessen La (16,900) and worked eastwards through unexplored country to the head of the Tsari valley. The country traversed on this part of our journey was very elevated, and lay entirely within the dry zone. The birds met with were mainly those of the plateau, and of no particular interest.

We paid another visit to Tsobermang and then descended the Tsari Chu to Migyitun where we made another effort to obtain specimens of Sclater's Monal, but without success.

It was now the end of Sept., and except for Gentians and a few other plants, the flowering season was over, so we decided to separate again for the seed harvest.

Having sent 2 of our collectors to Pachakshiri, we returned to Sanga Chöling to pick up the remainder of our baggage, and descended the Cha Chu to Kyimpu. Kyimpu lies at the foot of the Le La at an altitude of 13,500 ft. Here in the conifer woods I encountered a bird I have sought in vain for many years. This was the Himalayan Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra himalayensis), another rarity according to the textbooks. Here at Kyimpu however it was very common, feeding in large flocks in larch trees. (Nos 348)

From Kyimpu Sherriff returned to the passes on the main range above Lung and spent a month collecting seed.

L. and I. returned to Tsana and from thence to Sakden via Tawang. From Sakden to Dewangiri where Shanth rejoined them on Nov. 24.

SUMMARY:
Mentions a flowering specimen at Punakha on 29 May 1915 and doubts about obtaining seed. Provides a detailed route description from Phungui across side valleys and bridges along the Gauri Chu to the Munde La, noting waterfalls, villages, and Takpa inhabitants.

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certainly Cooper's 3937, found at Punakha at 5000'
in flower on 29th May '15. It is a fine flower, but
I doubt if we could get the seeds. I saw it growing
on rocky ground about ½ mile above the bridge over
the main Gauri Chu, on the R. bank - 30 yards off
the road to the right, and again close to the road a little
further on. // Leaving Phungui the road drops and
crosses a side valley which leads up to the Sikkim
La. Then up, and again down to a side valley, the
Murbe Chu at m 3. Both are crossed by bridges, and the
latter is a fair sized river. Again the ascent is steep,
over a ridge and down to the L bank of the Gauri Chu at m 5.
This is followed to m 6½ where the Gauri Chu is
crossed by a bridge to the R bank. Path gradually
climbs and crosses a side valley at 7½. Thence ascent
very steep, over a ridge and past a fine waterfall at m 8.
Then past a village at m 9, it turns slightly left and
an exceedingly steep ascent begins, after crossing a side
valley at m 10. The path is stepped for a great part
of the steep climb to the Munde La (about 9600') at m
12½. Most of this is through jungle. At the Munde La,
the country opens out and slopes of wonderful grazing are
around. There are several villages near here and the
inhabitants are Takpas, more nearly allied to Tibetans.

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Route description from a village in Phobshikha along the right bank of the Mara Chu, descending past side valleys and waterfalls to Trashi La and rejoining the river. Notes include heights with times and dates, and the route continues to Adao at mile 12, with the Mara Chu flowing toward the Wangdipotrang Chu.

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Leaving the village of [blank] in Phobshikha, the path keeps to the right bank of the main valley, the Mara Chu, the whole way down. At first it is through open hillside, with small patches of forest, and is mostly a gentle descent to mile 4, where a fairly large side valley is crossed by a bridge, under cliffs. For the next 1½ miles the path goes up and down, and at 5½ passes another side stream, which comes down in a waterfall beside the path. Below the path there is a high waterfall. Thence to mile 7 the descent is pretty steep, followed by ½ mile level, where the path keeps close to the Mara Chu. Another small stream is crossed, and a slight ascent brings one at mile 8 to the Trashi La. This ridge has been cut through by the Mara Chu, which then falls precipitously about 3000 ft in the next 1½ miles.

Beyond the Trashi La the descent is steep down a ridge, and again meets the Mara Chu at mile 10, where the height is (203.8° 73° 9.0 am. 29.5.37). The height of the Trashi La is about 200 ft higher than 198.4° 65° 5.30 pm 28.5.37. The Mara Chu flows at approximately 220° M from Phobshikha till it meets the Wangdipotrang Chu. At mile 12 Adao is reached. This is a small collection of three villages on both sides of the Mara Chu.

SUMMARY:
The party leaves Naszi, traverses along the Tirgang Chu, crosses side valleys, and turns up the Mangde (Trongsa) Chu above the river, noting oak and Pinus longifolia forests and cultivation near Nimshong. It rains intermittently, and during a halt Tendu, Trongpen, and the diarist press a fern when a serow suddenly charges past them.

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Leaving Naszi, keeping 1/2 mile or so from the left bank of the Tirgang Chu, and well above it. To 1 1/2 m. path climbs, from 1 1/2 to 3 it is almost level, then a deep side valley is crossed, and another at m 4. Thence path leads slightly down and is easy. At m 7 more open forest is met. This gradually becomes almost all oak and Pinus longifolia. At m 8 1/2 the path turns up the right bank of the Mangde (Trongsa) Chu and keeping 1000 ft or more above the river goes up stream. Just before camp is reached, the path drops steeply. Considerable cultivation can be seen on the right bank of the Tirgang Chu 1 m above its junction with the Mangde Chu. The village is called Nimshong. Both banks of the Mangde Chu have considerable forests of Pinus longifolia. Rained as we left and we had two or three more showers during the day. During one halt however we had rather fun. Tendu, Trongpen and I were pressing a fern, on the path. There was thick jungle above and below and just 5 or 10 yards clearance for the path, running along a steep hillside. We heard something dashing down from above straight to us. Then suddenly a serow charged out straight at us 8 yards away, sheered off and brushed past us then slap down the hillside. Ten

SUMMARY:
Describes the route along the left bank of the Rinchen Chu from Maruthang, including forest entry, stream crossings, grazing areas, and wet weather conditions. Notes that Primula involucrata and P. sikkimensis flourish, and records collecting a distinctive lemon-colored primula possibly a variety of sikkimensis.

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seems to prefer cliff ledges, and are really best seen from below, as
only then does one see the colour inside. The majority
have 1 flower, a great many two, while some are three and
four flowered. Flies again very bad here, but there are
practically no dimdams now.

11800 ft 2nd June. Maruthang to via Rinchen. 10 miles. BP. 191.1° Temp. 65° Time 1.30pm. Ht. 12,400

Path keeps up the left bank of the Rinchen Chu, entering forest
very soon. It is very bad, at any rate in the monsoon, but
the ascent is easy. At m 5 two nalas meet. The more westerly
leads up over a pass to the Tang Chu, the northerly one is
followed. At m 8 a small clearing with a few temporary
huts is reached, at m 9 the main stream is crossed to the
R bank. At m 10 the valley opens out a little & there is
good grazing. Its yaks are brought here later. Hills to the
west very precipitous. CG quite good but damp. Very wet
last night: reasonably fine today till about 4.0 pm, then very
heavy rain. Here only P. involucrata & Sikkimensis flourish.
I took a primula today which may be a var of sikkimensis,
very lemon coloured, with leaves quite unlike the ordinary
Sikkimensis, (3353). The only other thing of interest, was a very