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Kagbhushandi Tal Part II

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Camp on third day.

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We have to climb the slope behind the camp, moving to the right.

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Top of the pass rock seen from below as we slowly climb up.

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Top of the KumKum Khal.

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We move down the KukKum Khal into the valley below.

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The slope to the left of the rock which we have to climb to reach the lake.

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Our camp on the fourth day, brief appearance of sun allowed us to dry our wet cloths.

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First view of the lake.

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Indra leads the way to the lake. The route from Bhyundar village also reaches the lake, where the red flag is flying.

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A dip in the holy Kagbhushandi lake is a must for my companions from the village.

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A small temple at the lake.

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The start of a river.

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Bhram Kamals.

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The trail coming from Bhyundar side.

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The Kagbhushandi lake from some elevation.

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Coming back to the camp as the clouds move in. The final slope. 

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Fully satisfied we were back at the camp.

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All wet and shivering the final photo on the KumKum Khal.

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On our way back in the rain.

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We decided to camp under the rock where two platforms have been made by the forest personnel.

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Somehow we erected the tent under the rock for our fifth day camp.

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Early next morning, Dunagiri from the fifth day camp.

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I did not feel like moving from the camp as we got respite from rain and warmth from sun was welcome.

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Soon clouds again came back and we moved down.

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Joshimath from the solu ridge.

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Thick vegetation was again a big botheration as we climbed down.

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Final cup of tea as we left the jungle behind.

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Rana came to see us off all the 500 meters from Panka village to the roadhead.

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