Sunday, 28 May 2017

JULY 2017 : INDIA : DAY 7 : Rumbak - day walk towards Stok La (acclimatisation)

 

 

Acclimatisation in Rumbak Valley


Early morning cuppa delivered by Padam and Lobzang


Warm water for bathing


Mule trains passing


A walk through the nearby village of Rumbak, a popular homestay destination


Lots of activity in the surrounding barley and mustard seed fields


Yak/cows


A walk towards Stok La


A snow leopard trap, used to protect local stock.The snow leopard is then taken by rangers to another part of the park


Looking towards Stok La


Returning to Rumbak, Nawang had a surprise visit into one of the homes.


We were taken into a kitchen/ dining area.








We were served local delicacy of butter tea and Ladakhi barley breakfast


An interesting day with just enough exercise to prepare us for our first climb tomorrow.

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