Boys weaving a sari.

The lower altitudes were a lot greener and busier.

This market porter wears that strap over his forehead to carry his load (a lot of weight on the spine!) and carries that stick for resting his burden (which he will do in the most inconvenient spot.

I made it back – about 50 miles and 29,000 ft in total ascent later.

The clouds normally roll in mid-afternoon then clear before sunset.

Sunrise over Thamserku saddle.

The gov’t telcom office, site of the infamous phone incident.