Hamlets, strung...
The village of Bhagi Kashyari (~2600 mts) is a compact hamlet, with lots of local hazelnut (phadi dana) and marijuana (charas) collection
Looking out...
Dwada Thatch (~3150 mts), the shortest day of the hike with narrow gorges opening up to the higher meadows
Of tired sighs...
The steep climb from Sarthu pond to Khandedhar reveals the higher ridges on the opposing bank
The post lunch resolute...
The steep climb from Sarthu pond to Khandedhar reveals the higher ridges on the opposing bank
The edge of bliss...
Subli Thatch (~3300 mts), the first campsite after crossing Kandi Galu notch (~3600 mts)
Of cold beauties...
Sarthu pond, a little gem of a lake, trickling into the frothy Jiwa Nal below
That higher jut...
Alpine meadows in autumn bloom, enroute Sarthu pond
