Manali Pass – Day 9

Overall view of Camp 2, Riyali Thatch (about 4,000m).
(Toilet tent, foreground, on the left)



Crossing the wide expanse of snow field, feeling nervous

Narrow trail (ledge) sandwiched in between snow

Steep rocky trail, on the way to Manali Pass

The STEEP trail (on the left side of the ridge)

Chin crossed over from the steep slope onto the ridge

Overall view of the ridge and cliff

The ridge, viewed from opposite direction

‘Lower’ hills with pockets of snow (viewed from the ridge)

The Kullu valley (viewed from the ridge)



Taking a breather and enjoying the majestic view

The way to the highest point at 4,800m

Heading back



Water got inside the tent during the heavy rain

Using trash bags to ‘stop’ the rain water

Yum yum...afternoon tea (above) and dinner (below)



Keeping ourselves warm all round (above & below)