Hile Bhangyang to Nasim Pati. (Spellings and altitudes vary)
Day 7 : Hille Bhanjyang (3600m) to Nasim Pati (3800m)
After a rainy night (safely and snugly tucked up in our tents) it was exhilarating to open our tent flap at 5.30am to see a magnificent panorama both east and west of well-defined mountain ranges with snowy peaks. We could just see to the east Langtang peak and the direction of the Tilman Pass.
Much excitement at the fabulous view over our early cup of tea delivered to our tents by Lakpa, Pasang and Yem.
Unfortunately the cloud descended and although perfect temperature for walking, about 10 degrees, there was no view, visibility nil, in fact. The path continued up and down, with some precarious sections on stone plates, up and around large rocky outcrops. Highlight for the day, for our knowledgable group was the small plants that dotted the rocks
We arrived in Nasim Pati at lunch-time. It is a large way station with substantial huts for herders, some with corrugated iron roofs. This is a significant point of the trekking route as it is the last place where you can head done the valley and village of Yasu below. One blogger suggests that this is the pivotal point to assess whether it is worth continuing the trek to Gosainkund and on.
We had intermittent rain all afternoon but that allowed some of us to investigate the area. Some climbed higher to vantage points, Bob of course, while others wandered down to the covered kharkas and down the valley (about 25 minutes) to where there was a slight stream where the porters were filling the plastic drums at a very slow rate. But as ever they happily chatted and waited until the job was done.
Every day we cross our fingers for fine weather for washing. We have not had much luck so far. Satish says that these changeable conditions are to be expected in this mountainous region. He has not been on this trail before but is very optimistic, regardless of constant rain and cold, and has total confidence in the guiding staff that he has brought with him. Oh, to wash my hair!
Regardless of the weather and conditions Khem and his team produce fabulous meals.
M&M
7/5/2014
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