Sunday, June 17, 2007

Cho La Pass - The Journey

Dear esteem runners and friends,

Let me take you on a virtual tour of my 17-day trekking trip. I have included the captions to share and highlight with you the moments of joy; the cold, the wind, the tough journey, the high mountains.

What a view to behold: Excursion at Gokyo Ri (5,357 meters), Day-8 of trekking ... It turn out to be a very tough climb. The settlement next to the lake are where we stay for two nights.

Part 1 of photo album - Please click here. From Kathmandu (capital city of Nepal) fly to Lukla to begin the treks; passing by Pkakding; put up a night in Monjo and arriving at Namche Bazar.

Part 2 of photo album - Please click here.

Part 3 of photo album - Please click here.

Part 4 of photo album - Please click here.

Note: when you are in photo album, click Slideshow to begin viewing of photos. To exit, click the "X" sign at at the photos navigation bar (at the bottom of page). To return to initiating page (my weblog), click the Back Arrow (at the top left of PC screen; you may need to click a few times).

On top of the world feeling: With Kumar, the second mountain guide.

by KC

5 comments:

krunner said...

The Katmandu GH looks quite posh by guest house standard.

No cars or motorbikes. Everything by human or animal power. in my travels, I haven't reach a place where there is not at least a motorbike somewhere.

Anonymous said...

Hey KC!
Welcome back. Yes, the scenery looks fantastic. I think you are now qualify as team leader to take us there..

kk wong

Anonymous said...

Welcome back! Wow the shots look great. Really nice hike fantastic views. I might make this trip next year.

C-CUBE said...

KC, ur photos make me drooling!!!! and i still have not finish admiring all the pics. when can i make a trip there...summore for 3 weeks.

KC & the Sunshine Runners said...

Hi guys,

Thanks for your comments... :-)

Yes, there is no cars or motorbikes up in the Himalayan -- only the human machines.

Hi Lawrence and C3,
I am liaising with the Trek and Tour Agent in Nepal to design a trek for 7 to 10 days in early May 2008. I suggest Annapurna which is lower altitude and also very scenic. With shorter days, hopefully, more runners can come.

best regards,
KC :-)