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Soi Yaksa Trek in Bhutan

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    The seven-day Soi Yaksa Trek follows the ancient trails between Soe and Naro gewogs located in the  Northern regions of Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. It is one of the most scenic treks in Bhutan . This trek is known by different names such as Jomolhari Trek II, Yaksa Trek or Jomolhari Loop Trek.   The highlight of this Bhutan Trek is the spectacular view of Mount Jomolhari from the base camp and  the twin turquoise Tshophu Lake, en route to Bonte La pass at 4,900m. If you are lucky, you will see the  reclusive endangered snow leopard along the trail. Another reward is the breathtaking view of the  beautiful white mountain range of Kanchenjunga in Sikkim (8,586m) from the Thombu La pass (4,380m).  It is also considered one of the top 10 treks in Bhutan The difficulty level of the Soi Yaksa Trek is moderate but at times it can be physically strenuous and  demanding. Some trekkers can suffer from altitude sickness. The 80 kilometer trek tr...