点评:I went up and came down the Viswema way. One can also use the Jakhama path, which is steeper and almost 90% climb, but from what I have heard it maybe a little faster especially for seasoned trekkers who don’t mind the steep climbs.
I am glad I chose the scenic route though … the first 3-4 Km was a steep climb, but the moment you emerge from that climb and land in dzoukou valley, it’s like stepping into a different world. From here it’s a long walk to the base camp with occasional climbs or descents to negotiate, but I promise you it will be the most memorable walk of your life. You will walk through a narrow path surrounded on all sides by the pristine untouched beauty of the landscape that will leave you mesmerised. From the base camp, it is possible to go further down into the valley, which is again a steep descent, and many travellers camp overnight at the base camp. I did not do that but I can understand why one would want to camp here — if I was prepared, I wouldn’t want to miss the chance either.
Couple things to note:
You will need to rent a jeep to bring you up from Viswema to the Dzoukou starting point, and they will charge you about 4k for the round trip because of the rough terrain although it’s not that much distance.
Carry an ID proof (digital copy should work) for entry registration.
A good walking stick will help immensely, consider buying a proper one beforehand.
翻译:我沿着维斯韦马路上山下山。你也可以走贾卡玛路,这条路更陡峭,几乎90%的路程都是爬坡,但据我所知,这条路可能更快一些,尤其适合经验丰富的徒步旅行者,他们不介意陡峭的山路。
不过,我很高兴选择了这条风景优美的路线……前3-4公里是一段陡峭的爬坡路,但当你从这段路出来,到达佐库山谷的那一刻,就像踏入了一个不同的世界。从这里到大本营还有很长的路要走,偶尔会上坡或下坡,但我保证,这将是你一生中最难忘的徒步之旅。你将穿过一条狭窄的小路,四周环绕着原始的、未经雕琢的美景,定会让你心驰神往。从大本营出发,可以继续下行到山谷,这也是一段陡峭的下坡路,许多旅行者会在大本营过夜。我没有这样做,但我能理解为什么有人想在这里露营——如果我做好准备,我也不想错过这个机会。
需要注意以下几点:
你需要租一辆吉普车从Viswema到Dzoukou的起点,虽然路程不远,但由于地形崎岖,往返费用大约为4000美元。
携带身份证明(电子版也可以)以便入境登记。
一根好的手杖会很有帮助,建议提前买一根合适的。