Hokatsho Lake - Unexplored Scenic Lake of Punakha Bhutan

There is a belief that one must go to at least one lake to thank their mermaids for preserving reservoir of water- primary element of life. Metaphorically speaking, water likewise symbolizes longevity. Therefore, I have a list of lakes to visit. I have been to Dungtsho Lake of Phajoding and Bari Tsho of Lampelri Park. This time I checked out Hokatsho-a lovely lake in Punakha.

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Hokatsho is a stunning and tranquil lake hidden amidst ridges of thick vegetation. The minute we reached at its area, the valley appears to yawn broad open with increasing of thin fog from turquoise-like lake beneath. Fishes have actually discovered oasis in its freshness and sacredness.

It offers a picturesque trip for nature enthusiasts who wish to appreciate gorgeous settings of nature like Dungtsho Lake. It's one of the very best locations in Punakha for outside camping and walking. It is now popular location for shooting Bhutanese movies.

Hokatsho-Travel Guide, Trails and Gears

Hokatsho is under Kabji gewog situated at an altitude of about 2000m. There is no roadway till this lake. During my last travel, our cars and truck took nearly 2 hours to get at the last road point from Punakha. Then from there, it took us 3 hours to reach this lake.

The treking path to Kabji Hokatsho begins from Chorten Nyingpo-- home of Trulku Gyalsey Tenzin Rabgye. We just need to trek along concrete irrigation water channel. This creek runs all the way till Hokatsho Lake

However, the trail travels through ridges of lower elevation and I didn't feel so tired. Frequently the path is through marshy jungle of fresh edible ferns. Unlike taking a trip to Dungtsho Lake, I wasn't fighting against reducing oxygen level and elevation sickness. Punakha itself is fairly warm in all seasons.

All along the journey, I felt much closer to nature. The balanced beats of my feet complemented by sweet chirrups of birds, splashes of brooks, cool breeze and sights of fresh herbs in all appear to manage in producing characters of a best universe.

Hokatsho-Best season to check out the Lake

When I take a look at the gradient of Hokatsho travelling path and its overall plant life, I feel numerous would have the ability to visit it in all seasons. However, if you aren't somebody who is daring and can dare hike through slippery muddy trails, prevent preparing travel to Hokatsho in summer.

Moreover, I was told that there would be blood-sucking leeches along the path during rainy season. However during spring, the meadow nearby to the lake would be growing newly once again. It would make Hokatsho look more lovely and beautiful.

Things you can do at Punakha Hokatsho

The area of fresh turf meadow near the lake is a great ground for outdoor camping and picnicking. The minutes of oversleeping a tent looking at stellar sky is terrific. The following day, you'll get up with smile to a long stretch of panoramas and scent of mountainous breeze.

The rugged mountainous backdrops and fascinating incredible distant views in all paint a thorough photo of mom nature's hospitality.

You'll need to combat versus your will not to take photos after photos of this nature's fantastic settings for landscape photography.

You can likewise raise prayer flags. Because there is a belief that virtue of your flags will reach far and wide when hoisted near sea, lake, river or hill. We also took few rolls of prayer flags and marked our steps by hoisting them near Hokatsho.

Is it worth travelling to Kabji Hokatsho?

My unintended trip to Kabji Hokatsho ended up being a good one even if appeal of the lake is way beyond my expectation.

Travelling to Kabji Hokatsho is an offbeat experience you'll remember for a long period of time if you have actually taken a trip there anticipating experience and satisfaction.

The entire experience of travelling to Punakha Hokatsho was a childhood dream come to life for me. I feel it assures to charm even most upset travellers. As I write this, privately I want to restore pieces of this lake and moments of treking to it.

Though the beauty of this lake and its surrounding will not be effectively equated through images, I am sure you sensed how beautiful it is looking at my not-so-good photos. I didn't have adequate experience with it. I am planning to visit it in all seasons, through which I can observe its beauty at various seasons.

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