When I love mountains,
mountains love me
我愛山時山愛我
Dogen
Although the walk from Samdo to Dharamshala is only 5 miles up the mountain,
it takes hours to reach Dharamshala. The place consists of a few stone houses and
several huge tents. Dharamshala was founded as a refugee camp for Tibetans and is
now used by trekkers as a last shelter before crossing Larkya La, the pass over the
mountain.
Enjoying a balloon
Yaks ready to transport wood to Tibet
Leaving Samdo
Meeting on the path
Alpine Flower
Path in the mist
Gentian
Alpine Flower
Reaching Dharamshala
Dharamshala
Keeping warm
(Text and photos contributed by Garyo)