Ladakh & beyond - August 2007

MARKHA VALLEY TREK

Part 1 -- Days 1 through 4

1
Start of the trek - we stop to get the trekking permits.
2
Drive up a spectacular gorge.
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5
We start walking, finally.
6
First stream crossing. There was an interesting assortment of bridges.
7
Jingchan Gorge.
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9
Rest stop. Mike, Mark & Giles.
10
Approaching the first camp, we reach a cultivated valley.
11
First camp - 3800 m - 11,100 ft - getting sorted.
12
Looking up the valley to Rumbak Village.
13
Walking up to Rumbak Village.
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Looking back down the valley toward camp.
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Ladakhi sign for a sheep enclosure.
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Jo and Jamie entering Rumbak Village.
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Rumbak VIllage.
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Rumbak VIllage.
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Rumbak VIllage.
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Incoming sheep and goats.
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Sheperd with his flock.
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The pen with its occupants.
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