Archive for 23rd March 2008
Bhutan Day 2
23rd March 2008 by Robin.
Before first light we drive up to Chele-la (la means a pass). Our main targets are Blood Pheasant and Himalayan Monal both of which we get good views of from the bus. No photographs I’m afraid. The Blood Pheasant looks so much better than the drawing in the field guide - stunning in fact.
The top of the pass is at 3780 metres (about 12400 feet). Although early morning and the air is thin it does not feel cold. The pass gives views towards snow capped peaks. The whole area is strewn with Buddhist prayer flags among which a few domesticated yak forage.
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