Traverse of Central and Eastern Nepal (2011)

Leg 10: From Keronja to Shyabru Besi (March 30 - April 3)

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From Keronja we climbed to and followed a series of steep ridges to eventually reach Tham Bhanjyang pass (~3200 m). We hiked down from this pass to the village of Lapagaun. We then trekked through the villages of Borang, Sertung, and Tiplingaun, before crossing Pansang, Khurpudanpa, and Ronga Bhanjyang passes, and hiking down to the small town of Shyabru Besi on Bhote Koshi (river). Although we never went to high elevation (the highest point was Pansang pass at 3850m), this itinerary across Ganesh Himal has many steep ups and downs. The region feels quite remote. We met no other trekkers or climbers, except a team of American doctors from Himalayan HealthCare, Inc., which were offering free medical assistance in several villages.

Blooming rhododendron above Keronja

Steep ridges between Keronja and Tham Bhanjyang pass

First snowfall near Tham Bhanjyang pass

Approaching the village of Lapagaun

View Ganesh II peak (Lapsang Karpo) before reaching the village of Borang

In the village of Borang (note the nicely paved street)

Village of Borang

Woman and son before reaching the village of Sertung

Entrance of the village of Sertung

Small village of Kamigaun between Sertung and Tiplingaun

Another peak of Ganesh Himal (V?)

Approaching Pansang pass

View (from Mailung Khola) toward Paldor peak

Women near Gatlang

Bus ascending the dust road from Shyabru Besi to Ronga Bhanjyang pass