Article Hike Jhaite – Samar

The path branches of at Jhaite, we choose the direction to Chhunggar. Until pass Tamagaon (3 710 m asl) it is a relaxing descent. Southern horizon is consistent with the annual monsoon period.

Along the way we meet a herdsman and his flock. We admire again the ease with which the locals move here.

Two consecutive mountain passes warm us nicely: Syangboche La (3 850 m asl) and Yamda La (4 010 m asl).

The landscape is full of side valleys and canyons. All of them head to the „main axis“ of Mustang – Kali Gandaki river valley.

After managing another mountain pass Bhena La (3 830 m) is in sight the surroundings of Samar – the destination of today's stage.

Steep descent to the river Jhuwa Khola and subsequent ascent brings us to the edge of Samar. At the entrance to the village we are welcomed by three colorful chortens.

We devote an hour and a half for exploring the place where we will spend the night today. According to the map, there should be a nice view of peaks Nilgiri and Annapurnas. But monsoon is ruthless this time and clouds hide the Himalayan giants. Well, every day is not a feast.

We enjoy relaxing in Samar even without outlooks. After all, there are several interesting Buddhist buildings.