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The trek crosses through the chain of mountains that provide gorgeous natural landscape of blue pine forests, pristine Jimiling Lake and high ridges with an opportunity to view amazing ancient lhakhangs, dzongs and villages. 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Mount Chomolhari shines from here and pheasants can be watched on our way here.","3 to 4 hours",{"id":143,"dayLabel":144,"title":145,"description":146,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":141,"meals":24,"accommodation":135},713,"Day 5","Jangchulakha to Jimilangtsho","We follow the ridgeline and capture the views of the mountains and valley. We will be enjoying stunning views of Jichu Drake (6,989m), the peak representing the protective deity of Paro and arrive at Jimilangtsho, where beautiful lake resides.",{"id":148,"dayLabel":149,"title":150,"description":151,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":141,"meals":24,"accommodation":135},714,"Day 6","Jimilangtsho to Simkota","We walk through dwarf rhododendron trees and pass by the lake in Jimilangtsho. 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