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Panchchuli Part I

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Nepal is just across the Kali river from Dharchula.

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The trek started below the Dar village, where a massive landslide cutoff the road.

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The initial climb lead to cliff hugging trail.

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Goats are still used to carry loads, with each goat carrying 12-15 kg.

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Wayside hotel at Bauling was reached in 2 hrs, village is not visible from the trail.

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Waterfalls everywhere are part of the trail.

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Tea shops at Urthing.

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Hotels at Sela, the village is located on the other side of the Dhauliganga river.

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The trail beyond Sela towards Nagling village.

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The winter migration towards lower altitudes had started.

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The Nagling village.

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Beyond the gate is seen the Baling village.

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Well everyone works here.
When we returned after two days the lady had already moved down.

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The village of Dugtu with the Daktu village overlooking it from the other side of the valley.

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As we were crossing the bridge to reach Daktu village ,the Panchchuli group came in full view.

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The Meola glacier coming down from the Panchchuli group.

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The view on the other side.

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The view towards the Daktu village from the left side trail towards the Panchchuli group.

Gallery Panchchuli 2005 Part II

Gallery Panchchuli 2005 Part III

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