Part 64 - Lubong to Dzama route via Karma La with bearings and bird notes

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SUMMARY:
Detailed route description from Lubong to Dzama, including streams, cultivation areas, the hut BRANGCHAM, and a steep ascent to Karma La with extensive views of the Gyala Peri Range. Bearings to nearby peaks and landmarks are recorded from Karma La, and bird observations are noted at Dzama and Lubong on 22/2.

CONTENT:
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Lubong to Dzama. 7½ miles.

Path leaves village and climbs gently to a small pass at ½ m. Thence steep descent to a side stream at m 1. After this descent less steep to m 2½ where another side stream is crossed by a bridge. Shortly after this, path begins to climb, enters cleared area of cultivation. At m 3½ one hut, called BRANGCHAM, is passed, where there is more cultivation. Climb continues a short way beyond this, then path descends a little and crosses two streams close together at m 4½. From here steep ascent begins to Karma La, which is reached at m 6. Ascent steep the whole way. A magnificent view of the snow peaks from Sanglung to the whole Gyala Peri Range is here seen. Descent very steep to Dzama at m 7½ in dense forest. There is a well-built wooden shelter for coolies here.

Bearings from Karma La.
To pass on Trulung Ridge above junction of river into Tsangpo Canyon. 315°.
To Namcha Barwa. 186°.
To Gyala Peri. 215°.
To next peak West of Gyala Peri. 232°.
To next peak again West. 242°.
To last peak of range. 255°.

Birds

5. Thrush. Female. Iris Brown. Bill yellow. Legs yellow same as bill. Dzama 22/2.
6. Honeysucker. Female. Iris Brown. Bill dark horn. Legs brown. Dzama 22/2.
7. Swallow Shrike? - pale slate blue. Upper Mandible black, Lower Mandible pale slate blue. Legs pale pinkish brown. Sex ?? Dzama 22/2.
8. Bar-winged Laughing Thrush. Male - Brown. Bill dark horn. Legs pale brown. Male. Lubong 22/2.