2003 Caravan 6666

Why has Beau joined this same trip 3 times, and Don 5 times? Seriously!
Yep, it is a classic from the first colourful gorge to the last glaciated pass.
The Caravan team crossed a 5000m high plateau and walked around the vast Tso Moriri [lake]
with its kaleidoscopic weather. Our Caravan 6666 exploratory trip separated after two weeks
for some peak-bagging and then we met again in Manali to exchange stories.

Nicola and Kim at Thikse Gompa with Buddha

Thikse Monastery and Gompa, a short drive from Leh.

We began at Shang Sumdo, a few hours drive from Leh. The scenery and colours were stunning from the beginning, below too.

I (Nicola) climbed the hill above camp for this crinkled view.

What a view! Nearing the top of the Kongmaru La, the first pass.

Kang Yatse, a 6400m peak. Sometime!

Our second pass was the Zarlung Karpo La, and we descended into a valley of quite different character.
We trekked thru more spectacular country over several days to reach the road at Pang, which is the next series.