Hike Nimaling - Thachungtse

The first kilometer of the walk is practically on flat land and plain Nimaling seems endless. The surrounding slopes are rounded by massive glacier that once have been here. In the middle flows lazily one of the sources of Markha river and teatents are slowly disappearing from the view.

The majestic glaciated peak of Kang Yatse protrudes across the surrounding rounded ridges.

The path is gradually moving away from the river that disappears in a small canyon. Interesting pointed mountains below you will guide you through the rest of this trek. The weather is very variable here, so you need to have luck as well.

At the end of the gradual part of the stage is a small lake (4 676 m asl), where a hardy men can swim. Most caravans replenish here water for themselves and for animals. From here is also clearly visible the ascent path leading to trekking top before Kang Yatse.

On the opposite side of the valley you will see the beautiful colorful weathered rock towers, probably the best view on this stage of the trek.

The more you approach Thachungtse, the harder you descent. From the other side it must be the most difficult part of this trek. Only a few hundred meters before the camp is the first major confluence – of two sources of Markha River. Thankfully, you can just jump over this place on the stones, so you do not even have to wade through. Then opens a nice view of the small canyon that you walked around the upper way during the descent. It is a question whether you can get this way directly below the weathered rocks – in any case it's an interesting idea for an „exploratory“ trip.

Camp Thachungtse is located at the river just three hundred meters below the confluence. There is one teatent and a few places for camping. There are stone fences in the rocks overlooking the surroundings just a short walk above, working a bit like WC.

Early mornings are in Thachungtse are the most beautiful.  The surrounding smooth rock walls are beautifully lit. You can also see the stone fences working as an outlook point and a toilet at the same time.

Only a short walk in front of you is the entrance to the canyon, where leads the continuation of the trek to the settlement Hankar – possibly the most beautiful part of the whole walk through the valley of Markha river.