Nepal (October 2023): An Unplanned Mini-Trek South of Simikot

3. From the crossing of Humla Karnali Nadi to Mune Lagna

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Left: After crossing the Humla Karnali Nadi, it was truly refreshing to hike on an ancient well-built Nepalese trail. Right: Getting close to the confluence of the Iguldwa Khola and the Humla Karnali Nadi.

Small settlement and woman along the trail.

Lunch break in the riverbed of the Iguldwa Khola, at the elevation of 1773m.

Left: After lunch we began the almost 2000m ascent to Mune Lagna (3712m), which we reached on the next day, after a night spent above the village of Rip. Right: Terraced barley fields shortly before reaching Rip.

Houses in the village of Rip.

Man in Rip threshing barley with a flail (to separate grains from husks) on the roof of his house, with support from his family.

Two women of Rip.

Beyond Rip, we continued climbing to reach the village's upper farmlands.

Upper farmlands of Rip where we set up our camp (at 2398m).

At our camp, with the heavy tent rented in Simikot visible in the picture on the left. Right photo: Dawa (center) drinking with a local man and a porter (Dharma Lama).

Left: Another view of Rip's upper farmlands. Right: Scarecrow in a field.

Beautifully built trail in the woods above the farmlands.

Crossing a shoulder (2903m) marked by two large piles of stones.

Between the shoulder and Mune Lagna we enjoyed spectacular northward and northeastward views of high mountain ranges, most located in the north of the Humla and Mugu districts.

In the forest below Mune Lagna.

Rock piles at Mune Lagna (3712m).

Views to the north and northeast from Mune Lagna.

South side of Mune Lagna. The descent is very steep, but the carefully built stone path with many switchbacks is impressive.

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