Traverse of Dolpo (July 2012): 2. Matachaur
to Tibetan camp above Maduwa
For most of this
5-day section we had bad weather, occasionally with some very heavy rains. Only
after we reached the trail from Dunai to Phoksundo
lake did we see some sun. Between Hurikot and Maduwa (across Kagmara pass) we
followed the same trail that I had already followed in the autumn of 2008 (see here).
Man between Matachaur and Leti Lagna.
As
in 2008,
we camped one night at the Bon Gompa in Hurikot.
Mixed
cannabis/corn field in Hurikot.
Village of Hurikot.
Part of the Kagmara range.
Ascending Kagmara La.
Interesting
waterfall before reaching Pungmo village.
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Chorten in Pungmo village.
Before reaching Maduwa village, we finally got some nice weather. We
stopped to dry tents and clothes, and enjoy the sun.
Maduwa ″village″ (just a few houses).
The large
waterfall below Phoksundo Lake seen from Maduwa.
Camp of
Tibetan nomads above Maduwa (with Dawa standing at
the center of the photo).
Despite tough
living conditions, the people at the camp were extremely welcoming.
Mixing tsampa (roasted barley flour) with Tibetan salty butter
tea.
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Links to other
sections:
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Section 1: Nepalgunj
to Matachaur
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Section 3: Crossing
Bagala La and Numala La
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Section 4: Dho Tarap Valley
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Section 5: Maran
to Charkkha Bhot
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Section 6: Chharka Bhot to Jomson