Trekking Khotia – 3 Days in the Royal Range (Cordillera Real), La Paz – Bolivia
Embark on an unforgettable 3-day trek through the stunning Royal Range of Bolivia, beginning in the picturesque Khotia region, known for its crystal-clear glacial lakes and dramatic mountain landscapes.
Highlights of this trek include:
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Camping by Jurikhota Lagoon, a serene high-altitude lake surrounded by rugged peaks.
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Summiting Pico Austria (5,350 meters), offering one of the best panoramic views of the Cordillera Real.
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Scenic lagoons along the route, such as Khotia Lagoon, Ajwani Lagoon, Jurikhota Lagoon, and Chiarkhota Lagoon – all showcasing the unspoiled beauty of the Bolivian Andes.
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Majestic mountain views, including the iconic Mount Condoriri (shaped like a condor with open wings) and the impressive west face of Huayna Potosí (6,088 meters).
Throughout the trek, you may also encounter Andean wildlife, including llamas, vicuñas, and vizcachas.
This trek is ideal for those seeking awe-inspiring natural beauty, fresh mountain air, and an immersive hiking experience through the heart of the Andes. It also serves as an excellent acclimatization hike before attempting higher-altitude mountaineering expeditions.
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We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00am and we will drive for around 4 hours out of the city and through the Andean highlands until we reach Khotia lagoon (4570m. / 14993ft.)
From Khotia lagoon we will start the trek. We start ascending to the Contador passage (4750 m. / 15583 ft.). Later we sescend to the valley near Surakhota lagoon and we continue through the hillside to get to AJWANI LAGOON (4610m. /15124 ft.) Where we will pass the night.
This day hiking time will be 4 – 5 hours (8 km.)
We will have breakfast at 8:00am
On this day from AJWANI LAGOON (4610m. /15124ft.) – . we do hiking to Sistana Lagoon in the morning and later we cross Janchallani passage, located at (4900 m. / 16076 ft). And from there. we enjoy a breath taking view to peaks of cordillera real. After it we descend to the Jurikhota lagoon (4700 m. / 15419ft.) we will set up our camp, at the lagoon shore, have the night there.
This day hiking time will be 4 – 5 hours (7 km.)
8:00 am we will have breakfast
On this day from Jurikhota Lagoon (4700 m. / 15419ft.) . We begin hiking by lagoon shore, enjoying the reflection of the mountain in the lagoon. Later we go upward to the turquoise waters of the frozen lagoon (4880 m. / 16010 ft.) From there we admire the left wing and the condor shaped head of Condoriri. Then we got to Austria peak 5350 meters / (17552ft) . the highest of the trek, and from Autria peak, we can see the entire shape of the Mountain Condoriri,(shape of a Condor with its wings spread wide), Lake Titicaca, the west face of Huayna Potosi, and numerous other peaks of the Cordillera Real. Later we descend to Chiakhota lagoon (4700 m. / 15419ft.) . then + 30 minutes to Rinconada where our car is waiting us to back to La Paz City. arrival time to La Paz City 18:30 pm aprox.
This day hiking time will be 5 – 6 hours (9 km.)
