Published over 1 year ago by Arroz Marisco
A hamlet that is also the place of a tragic avalanche that killed 40 people back in 1995, Phangka sits uncomfortably close to the terminus...(more)
Published over 1 year ago by Arroz Marisco
The is the First Lake of Gokyo, also known as Longpongo Tsho and is the smallest of a series of six lakes lying in the valley of Gokyo.One of the eight-thousanders, Cho Oyu (8201m) could be seen in the distance here.
Published over 1 year ago by Arroz Marisco
What looks like a plateau covered with tundra vegetation with large boulders here and there is actu...(more)
Published over 1 year ago by Arroz Marisco
Beyond the Fifth lake, the trail continues along a narrow valley before it opens up to a wider space - absolute desolateness all to...(more)
Published over 1 year ago by Arroz Marisco
Standing on the edge of Nguzumpa Glacier, which originates from one of the eight-thousanders, Cho Oyu (8201m), an alternate v...(more)
Published over 1 year ago by Arroz Marisco
Lying beyond the much-visited Third Lake of Gokyo (Dudh Pokhari) towrds the border with Tibet are two more lakes of similar size to ...(more)
Published almost 2 years ago by Arroz Marisco
The little hamlet of Dragnag provides much-needed accommodations for knacked hikers after tackling the dreaded Chola Pass.Nguzumpa G...(more)
Published almost 2 years ago by Arroz Marisco
The hike between Lobuche and Gorak Shep is quite tedious as the trail climbs up and down several times to avoid unstable terrain. The v...(more)
Published about 2 years ago by Arroz Marisco
Late sunrise over at Kala Patthar proper - the view is a bit more restricted comparing to the southern edge but Khumbu Glacier could be seen almost running in its entirety here.