Robin's guidebook explains how to find a bridge over the Kholakharka Khola, but despite hours of searching Dave didn't manage to find it. I eventually stayed overnight in the shelter at the source of the river, where it's easy to cross. The next day I tried to follow the river downstream on the east bank, but found no trail and dense undergrowth. I gave up and called a helicopter. Craig (2019) got further by scrambling over rocks in the river gully, only to find the pass impossible the next day - he too ended up calling a helicopter.
Suvi (2019) managed to find a way across the river, and I've added a waypoint with her approximate crossing point... However I'd only recommend crossing the river if there's a bridge.
Dave has updated this route from Mike (2025) with his accurate track. He didn't find a way across the river, so he also hiked north into the valley, and crossed at the source like I did. He managed to find a way down on the other side. It seems most people are doing this route, so I'd recommend following this option unless you can find an obvious way across the river lower down.
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Navigating snowy terrain proves treacherous with wet socks and poor visibility. A wrong turn leads to dangerous, unplanned rock climbing. Reaching the Tin Pokhari lakes brings little relief as another bad decision requires traversing above cliffs. The day ends finding a basic cabin after failing to find the intended trail crossing.
View from the pass down
Cliffs
Heading down to the Dunghee Khola River Bridge (which might be washed away)
