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These photos are supplemental to the ones found in my book Himalayan Pilgrim: One Man’s Treks Through Nepal’s Langtang and Helambu Regions.
More posters on the wall of our room in Kutumsang.
An open meadow area above Kutumsang.
A stupa.
The trees were larger once we entered the national park.
Rising above the smaller foothills.
Encountering snow on the trail.
Looking over at the Gosainkund area peaks.
Mike pondering below a craggy mountain.
Walking through snow toward Mangengoth.
Walking in a winter wonderland.
What I think are red panda footprints?
Prayer flags.
We stopped here to rest and enjoy the scenery.
Looking down on the broiling clouds.
Shelter skeletons at the rest area.
The trail cutting across the mountainside.
Mike having a wonderful time in the snow.
Thadepati Pass.
Mike struggling through deep snow to Thadepati.
Snacking and enjoying the view from Thadepati.
Starting the steep descent from Thadepati to Melamchigaon.
Looking over to the hillside across from us.
Pretty forest.
Interesting bark on this tree.
Big, gnarled, mossy trees.
More forest.
Our first look at Melamchigaon.
A wood-decked suspension bridge.
A small waterfall before Melamchigaon.
Approaching Melamchigaon.
Twisted fried bread to celebrate the New Year.
The entrance to Guru Rinpoche’s cave.
Looking over Melamchigaon from near the Guru Rinpoche cave.
Tree hugger.
One more look at Melamchigaon.