Ladakh & beyond - August 2007

MARKHA VALLEY TREK

Part 1 -- Days 1 through 4

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Us on the ridge.
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Rainbow after brief storm at camp.
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Morning ablutions - Mike and Alex
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Day 3 - heading uphill to the Ganda La.
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Frequent breaks in the thin air.
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Almost there.
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On the top - the Ganda La at 4850 m- 15,900 ft
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The group on the Ganda La - Zanskar Mtns behind us.
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Zanskar Range from the Ganda La.
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Mani stones and prayer flags on the Ganda La.
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Heading downhill.
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Marmots.
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Bottom of descent to Shingo 700 m down from the pass.
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Back at 4100 m.
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Shingo Village.
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Break time.
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A monk passes by - note Alex's hat (the flowery one).
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