Traverse of
Western Nepal (2008)
Leg 4: Kolti to
Hurikot (October 6-13)
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Beyond Kolti, trekking became much easier. The
weather improved and the trails were much better maintained. Suddenly route
finding became easy. After Jumla, we reached more frequently trekked areas, but
the number of trekkers remained very small.
Reaching Karnali river
Village along the Karnali river
Khat Khola river (before it merges with Karnali
river). This river flows from Rara lake located further East.
Along the trail in the
I have rarely seen snakes in
Below Rara lake, the
Views of Rara lake (2990m)
Jhari, just South of Rara lake, is a village with
many ladders
Celebration of the end of the Dashain festival
Pina village
Gurchi La pass (3460m)
Tea houses below the pass
Man in Bhara village
Darphe Lagna pass (3550m)
A street of Jumla. Jumla was the first real town
we crossed since the beginning of the trek. It was also the first place where
we saw foreigners.
Village near Jumla
Gothichaur meadows below Pattyata Lagna pass
(2950m)
Gothichaur river
Budhist
From time to time we were taking advantage of the
sunny weather to dry our gear
Kids along the trail
A family near Chaurikot
Chaurikot village (3070m). Alcohol is a major
problem in many villages.
Young girls in Chaurikot
A creative fountain design
The small Bon gompah at Hurikot village
Hurikot village (2700m)
