Friday, 26 April 2013

DAY 15 : NEPAL : Samdo (3875m) - Dharmashala (4460m) - 3 and a half hours walk



Our destination was Dharamshala - the holding bay before our pass crossing.

 
An early start on a freezing day with the weather closing in. We passed the hydro-electric plant as we exited the town.


It was a rocky path with little vegetation. We could see fields of planted potatoes in the area below.


A large marmot enjoying the sunshine, what there was of it.


Lots of trekkers on the track and their accompanying guides and porters.


Impressive glacier and marain (shell).  Wouldn't this make a Geography lesson come alive if you could experience it like this!


Snow sets in.


We arrived at Dharmashala about midday. There are several stone huts and tents at this site. It is like a base camp for the Larkya La (Pass) - a holding bay for about 100 trekkers. We claimed our tent and jumped into our sleeping bags to keep warm, ready for tomorrow's adventure.
M&M
mm_smith@bigpond.net.au

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