Traverse of
Western Nepal (2008)
Leg 5: Hurikot to Dunai (October 13-18)
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This section between Hurikot and Dunai was
particularly beautiful and diverse. We crossed our first pass above 5000m (Kagmara La) surrounded by many peaks. Then we reached the
stunning Phoksumdo lake.
Finally, we descended toward Dunai along the narrow
gorges of Suli Khola river. At the end of this section, Dunai
was a very nice small town where we spent a half-day of rest and had our first
night in a bed at the Blue Sheep Inn.
Trail above Hurikot.
Entering the Kagmara
mountain range.
Approaching Kagmara La
pass.
Kagmara-I
peak (5960m).
Reaching Kagmara La.
Kagmara
La (5120m).
Kanjelaruwa
(6612m).
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Birch trees and man below Kagmara
La pass.
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Pungma village.
Preparation of Tibetan tea.
Making nutritious buckwheat pancakes.
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Ringmo village near Phoksumdo lake.
Gorgeous Phoksumdo lake (3600m).
Caravan of yaks along Phoksumdo
lake.
Suli Khola river.
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Monkey in the lower part of Suli
Khola river.
Entering Dunai (2100m).
Shops in Dunai.
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