Following our acclimatisation day at Jangothang we head for our first pass, the Nye La (4870m). It was a gradual climb to a gently sloping pass, but was still challenging given that we were still acclimatising and I wasn't feeling that great. We did see a few marmots, including a couple having a wrestle.
We finally got a view of a mountain peak through the clouds on the other side of the pass, Jitchu Drake (6794m), before it once again hid itself.
We also passed the impressive Lingshi Dzong, built in 1668 to defend the area against Tibetan invasion. We camped near Linshi village at 4025m before heading on the next day to Chebisa.
Along the way we stopped for lunch at a house in Goyok, a small but very picturesque village in a mountain valley. Then, after large quantities on noodles, trekking continued to the village of Chebisa for a night of inquisitive children and barking dogs!
Next up we head for Laya, crossing 3 more passes on our way to the trek's half way mark.
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