The pass between the huge Mugu and the Take Valleys goes up the alpine Takya Khola valley through meadows for a day from Mugugoan village to reach the foot of the pass. The pass is pictured above and is called the Takya Lek. It is about 5050 metres. There is no path and the route goes up the grassy slope in the middle of the picture. (Day 10)
The upper reaches of the Take Valley are very remote and sparsely populated. There are no settlements until Nepka some 3 days walk down the valley. However there is an abundance of pastures spread up the valley floor where transhumant pastoralists come to graze during the summer months living in very rudimentary shelters. (Day 11)