Himachal Pradesh: The Snow Walk

Himachal Pradesh: The Snow Walk
En route to Gagnan, Photo Credit: Sahil Vohra

The trek from Harsil to Chitkul over the Lamkhaga Pass, Himachal Pradesh, is long, difficult and incredibly beautiful


August 06 , 2014
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En route to Gagnan
Crossing a glacier, on the other side of which we found the remains of a Himalayan fox
Meadow at Gagnan
The climb was steep and the going slow
The challenging Sir Kaanta peak seen from camp
Climbing a steep gradient towards 'pass ke neeche' on day seven
The final few steps to the Lamkhaga Pass

Our first camp on snow
Stunning terrain of the Lamkhaga glacier
Chitkul village


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