Putaleng is known as one of the most typical and beautiful tropical forests in Vietnam.
The Northern mountains always hold an attraction for those who are passionate about conquering. Putaleng (or Pu Ta Leng, in Dao language, means “Mount Ta Leng”) high 3,049 m, is located in Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province. This is the third highest mountain in Vietnam – after Pusilung (3,089 m) and Fansipan (3,143 m). Readers Kha Lam shared the journey of 4 days 3 nights to conquer Putaleng, a challenging but memorable travel experience. Putaleng is one of the most dangerous mountains in our country. Journey overview – Difficulty: 7/10. Type: Trekking. Total journey: 34 km. – Topography: Typical tropical dense forest with many slopes and streams. Cost: Approximately VND 4.7 million, including: – Tan Son Nhat – Noi Bai two-way air ticket. – Trekking service fee (including bus). Schedule: The first day: Take flight 20 hours from Tan Son Nhat, arrive Noi Bai before 23:30 24h passenger car with a bed of the tour company pick up from Noi Bai to Sa Pa Monday: 5am passenger car to Sa Pa. Move to the gathering point, have breakfast, change clothes and return unnecessary items 6am from Sapa to trekking point in Ho Thau commune, Tam Duong district, Lai Chau 8am procedures for permission to climb mountains, gather and distribute furniture to local porters 9:30 start the climbing journey and arrive at the shack at an altitude of 2,500 m, take a bath and rest The third day: 5 o’clock wake up, do personal hygiene and arrange breakfast 7am arrange necessary supplies and conquer the top of Mount Putaleng 12:30 back to the original shack, rest and have lunch 13h30 arrange things and move down to shed 2, Ta Leng commune, Tam Duong district, Lai Chau, overnight here 4th day: 5 o’clock wake up, do personal hygiene and arrange breakfast 7am arrange personal belongings and descend the mountain 14h the bus will take you back to Sa Pa, arrange the furniture and take a bath with the leaves of the red knife 6:00 pm have dinner in Sa Pa with the delegation, receive the medal of the trip 8:00 – 22:00: visit Sapa freely 23:00: move from Sapa to Noi Bai The time to climb and descend the mountain depends on the health and the way of each person. 4 days 3 nights journey with many levels of emotions. Go in the mysterious old forest I chose Putaleng in March to conquer for many reasons. In particular, the biggest point is that this time years ago, azaleas usually bloom, creating a beautiful view from above. However, this year, due to the extreme weather, the rhododendrons in Putaleng at the end of March were sparse and not as spectacular as expected. However, this mountain top does not disappoint me for a moment because the old forests, ancient mosses follow each other. We started the journey of conquering Putaleng from Ho Thau Lake, the higher the green, dense forests gradually appear with different characteristic colors. Walking in Putaleng, we follow the trails that are front, back, in the sky, on the ground and on the sides are different colors. These can be dark green bamboo forest, pale young maple trees, old trees covered with moss from the base; cardamom forest leaves above the head height; are the canopy of yellow, brown, red trees, sometimes winding strange shapes … Overcoming the slopes In addition to the small evenly spread slopes during the journey, three continuous slopes on the first day of the journey to conquer Mount Putaleng are the biggest challenge of the whole group. For those who are not into the trekking yet, this is really a big deal because to cross these slopes and get to the shack before dark requires the climber to be in good health. However, perspiration, muscle fatigue have no meaning and will be resolved quickly by moss-covered stumps remaining in the morning dew, the sky lying around the four corners of heart-shaped leaves or winding branches. freak. The large trunks are covered with green moss, making the forest mysterious. Walk on the streams Those who have conquered Bach Moc Luong Tu (Ky Quan San) will feel very interesting with the largest stream on the way because of the rare coolness. That feeling will be raised dozens of times when crossing dozens of streams in Putaleng. The stream in Putaleng is characterized by crystal clearness and coolness. The first day, we crossed many different streams. The lunch stop is right next to a small clear stream with sesame salt-dipped banh hump – a specialty of the northern people in the middle of the frosty four sides. The best stretch of the road was on the third day of the journey when we moved from Thau Ho to Ta Leng. We walked past, walked along and walked in the heart of the streams in Putaleng. Touching each moss-covered cliff, watching the stream weaving through each small slot, gurgling, setting foot or lying down the whole stream, feeling very cold but extremely refreshing. Through the mist to find the sun On the first day of the journey, we did not see the Sun, instead there were trails where the view ahead was only about 100 meters. The mist made the originally enchanted forest even more tepid. The sun is more visible in the later days of the journey. Passing through the fog of Ho Thau to Ta Leng, we caught the Sun shining through the woods, illuminating a corner of the forest – where we were half bathing in the stream, half watching our fellow citizens. for dinner. Conquering the veranda Putaleng peak The most happy and desirable feeling during the journey in Putaleng is to touch the top of Putaleng. Across the last bamboo forest, we see Mount Putaleng verdant with majestic mountains. Mount Putaleng does not have a wide view like some other mountain peaks, but the cloudy sky, the surrounding scenery is enough to make a feeling of full satisfaction. That was the moment when we saw how immense and beautiful Vietnam was. On the second night in the forest, in front of the fire of our sister cooking a pot of water, a group of more than 10 of us sat together to recount some funny stories of this journey. Someone describes the feeling of happiness when conquering the mountain. He seemed to give up before reaching the top but then also surpassed himself to have a check-in photo with Putaleng tip. Someone shared a bit of regret because some sections should look around to enjoy nature instead of looking at the ground and breathing hard. And there are also people who are still fully enjoying Putaleng because overhead is the late, bright moonlight in a corner of the forest. To me Putaleng is like a home for souls frozen by concrete, noise and dust; is a temporary refuge for those who crave to indulge in peaceful heaven. Do you have a trip this summer yet? Please share with us about the schedule, costs and beautiful pictures at: lifestyle@zing.vn
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