Few years back, I heard of story regarding Hoka Tsho
for several times and also photos of the lakes uploaded on social media but
couldn’t visit for long as I was residing in the Eastern part of Bhutan. I haven’t expected to reach there either after all it takes
long journey to reach there. Unexpectedly close friend of mine who resides at
Punakha has planned the trip to visit the Tsho and she wants me to join the
trip as well.
I still remember, its in February 2019, where I
waked up early in the morning and prepared myself to visit Hoka tsho along with
friends. We took the vehicle till the road end point of Kabesa. Then the
journey towards the tsho started from Lhakhang Niningpo . We also invited one
man from the locality as a guide to the Hoka tsho. Following the way by the
sides of irrigation channel through the thick and thin forest, we enjoyed the
journey chatting on various views under the shades of tall trees. Within two
hours we could reached to our destination, where we observe beautiful scenery of the vast Tsho surrounded by the thick forest. The place was peace and calm where one could enjoy the scenery and pray for longevity as its very important to visit lakes in one’s life time.
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| View of Hoka Tsho |
Upon reaching there, we gathered some dry twigs, leaves and burnt incense. Then in turns
there were photo session going on and then its almost time for lunch that we
all gathered for lunch. Its kind of dry picnic where 19 of us gathered with pot
lunch, we shared among ourselves and its good time for interaction too.
Thick vegetation around
In the evening, we started our journey back, all in
joy we didn’t took much time like in the morning and reached to the road point
in no time and all gathered together. We had some snacks and drinks. Then the
driver drove us back to the respective dwelling where we all reached safely and
the day was exploring and enjoyable one with big
circle of friends.
It will be memorable day in my life accompanying
with the friends. The day was worth
exploring and sight-seeing. After all it’s good to reach the unreached areas
and it is better to make new memories when time permits.
The good pointed to be noted about the visit is its visiting time, it is the right season to
visit the Hoka tsho in spring when climate is favorable without rain and no need to encounter with leaches. It will be very difficult to travel during rainy reason due do incidence of leaches. If travelers happen to visit the Tsho during Autumn season there is high possibility that it will bring rain to the locality hampering the paddy harvest.
So its advisable to visit the Tsho before the onset of monsoon that could ease the journey for travelers.
