Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Travel Photography: Glacial Tsho Rolpa Lake

This region lies between Langtang range and Everest range and the side of both Mt. Langtang and Mt. Everest are the highlights of this trek. The trekkers will be rewarded with the enchanting view of majestic mountain Gaurishankar. The route is near by the Tibet border side so that one can understand a little about tibetan culture too. This area is mostly used by Buddhist people, However, we can also see the Brahmin, Cheetri, Tamang and Sherpa villages and theirs life style. The trail following the course of river Tamakoshi on the way to Simigaun adds more thrills to the trek. Between the Everest and Langtang regions is the stunning Mid-Eastern Range of the Himalayas: the Rolwaling Valley. This is home to famous peaks such as Mount Ghauri Shankar (7134m), Dorje Lakpa, and many more. A few miles south of the Tibetan border. it is known as the "Yeti". haunt the imagination of climbers. On the slope of Rolwaling Peak itself the famous British mountainner Eric Shioton first photographed Yeti footprints in 1951. The trek starts from Dolakha near Charikot, an eith-hour drive from Kathmandu. Trekkers also will get the opportunities to enjoy the beauty of Tsho-Rolpa, the largest Glacier Lake in Nepal.There is Sherpa village form where stunning view of Mt. Gahrishankar (7145m) , Melungtse(7181m) and other mountains, a breath taking landscape; the village of Beding (3690m) and monastery, the village of Na(4183m), Tso Rolpa Lake(4580) are the main attractions.
To read the travelogue plz click the link:
Travelogue of Glacial Tsho Rolpa Lake
The pictures taken during the trek:


































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