Travel photographs

The campsite on a ridge at Chalem Kharka (3600m), with a layer of early morning frost on the ground.

Al fresco breakfast on the ridge at Chalem Kharka.

Tracing our morning's walk past rhododendrons up to a pass from the campsite.

A closer view of the unnamed pass above Chalem Kharka.

Climbing up to a pass above Chalem Kharka. (Photo: Graeme Shearer)

Snow-capped peaks seen from the pass above Chalem Kharka.

Me at the pass above Chalem Kharka.

Taking shelter just beneath the pass. (Photo: Huw Davies)

Taking a break by an abandoned herders hut.

Claire, Carey and Louisa take a break near Danda Kharka.

Big Mingma, Kaji and Chongba have a bite to eat en route. (Photo: Huw Davies)

Claire looking her usually cheery self.

Descending to the holy lakes of Panch Pokhari.

Mist over the Panch Pokhari.

Dave descends toward Chanbu Kharka.

Chongba looks down at the campsite of Chanbu Kharka, with the tents just visible far below to the left of the cairn.

Crossing a shallow stream on the way into Chanbu Kharka campsite. (Photo: Graham Cooper)

Claire and Graham at Chanbu Kharka, with the descent path on the hillside just behind Claire's head.

Inside the mess tent at Chanbu Kharka. (Photo: David Clarkson)