Cross Gopula pass at an altitude of 4350m. Camp here is on a bench above a river, a tributary to the Mo-chhu, which comes out just below Gasa Tsachhu. Alt.4260m, 17kms, about 6 hours walk. After crossing Jarela pass at an altitude of 4600m, drop to Tsharijathang, the valley where herds of takins are normally seen. Limethang is in the Laya District and here you begin to see the wonderful children in funny hats.
Today is downhill along a winding river valley with a 'closed-in' feeling.
The trail splits, down river to an army camp site. The other brings you to the west side of Laya village. DAY 14 LAYA HALT Visit the village houses or hike in and around the camp. The trek is 19kms, about 6 to 7 hours walk with a gradual downhill. After an hour or two take the left side route with a gradual ascent through the conifer, maples and rhododendron forest following a stream flowing from the Mt. Tsendey Gang ranges.