Namaste, greetings from Kathmandu. The end of the trekking season in Ladakh went off with a bang. A group from the German Alpine Club had booked two treksfor the second half of August. They were from the 'City of Boblingen Branch'. Boblingen is the city where the world famous sports car Porsche is manufactured.
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The group consisted of 13 members. They did the Lamayuru to Alchi trek first and then they had a two day break in Leh. The second trek was 'off the beaten track' in the North side of the Stok Range. The aim of the trek was to climb Goleb Khangri (5950m) and Stok Khangri (6130m). The trek is amidst beautiful scenery with only summer pastures for the villagers where their stock and cattle are brought for summer grazing. No village on the trek until the very end.
We got to Stok base camp on Day Five. The next morning was the day to attempt Goleb Khangri (5950m). We got up at 4.00 am and were heading towards the mountain by 4.45 a.m
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It was a beautiful dawn with the city lights of Leh town visible to the North. Nine out of the 13 made it to the top. Little Chandra made itto the top. It was his first time ever on a mountain with crampons on his runners. The members of the group were impressed with his speed and agility on the mountain.
For the next two days at base camp we were snowed in and had to abandon the
plan to summit Stok Khangri. All were happy to come down to lower altitude and warmer weather. Despite the gloomy weather we kept ourselves warm with mugsof fresh coffee and entertained ourselves by singing old German folk songs .
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We arrived back in Leh on Day Ten, the 30th of August, after celebrating the last night together with beers and rum, accompanied by singing and dancing as usual.
LADAKH TREKS
The first of September was thebeginning of the 15 day Ladakh Festival. On the opening day there was a parade of Ladakhis from all regions in their traditional costumes and finery. I leftLeh for Manali, a grueling 19-hour journey on bad roads amidst some of the most stunning views in the Himalaya. After two relaxing days in Manali, I left for Delhi and on 11th September I flew home. |
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The date was a tribute to all those who lost their lives in New York five years ago. It was a very successful season in India, in fact the best in four years. For Photos click www.notjusttreks.com/facesofladakh
This year the biggest Hindu Festival Dashain came early. The biggest day of the 9 day festival fell on the 2nd of October. This festival usual occurs around the 2nd or 3rd Week of October. For more click www.notjusttreks.com/dashain
With the intention of helping more of my friends, former colleagues and crew members, and to encourage you to come trekking, Responsible Adventures is happy to announce a 15% discount on for all treks and tours in Nepal until May 2007.
Raj Tamang
Responsible Adventures
www.notjusttreks.com
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