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.

2003 Caravan 6666

Nicola's start

Out of Pang

The high plateau

Our climbs

Tso Moriri

Trip diaries

Chronological list

By region

Ladakh-Zanskar extras

Previous India treks

Our India crew

Trip diaries

Best Ladakh pix

Markha panoramas

Espace gallery

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2003 Caravan 6666

2003 Caravan 6666

Nicola's start

Out of Pang

The high plateau

Our climbs

Tso Moriri