
Descending the Hinku Valley from Tangnang.

Taking a break in the Hinku Valley, with Charpati behind.

Looking down the Hinku Valley towards Kote.

A waterfall descending into the Hinku Khola.

Descending towards Kote down the Hinku Valley.

The track passes along a steep bank.

Charpati from the Hinku Valley near Kote.

I cross a log by the Hinku Khola river. (Photo: David Clarkson)

Carey walks across a log bridge in the Hinku Valley, with Charpati behind.

Mera Peak (6476m) seen from the confluence of the Hinku Khola and Sanu Khola.

Mera Peak seen up the Sanu Valley.

Me in the Hinku Valley, with Mera Peak behind.

The group in the Hinku Valley, with Mera Peak behind.

The three summits of Mera Peak, from the confluence of the Hinku Khola and Sanu Khola.

The village of Kote, with Mera Peak in the distance behind.

Resting in Kote on the return journey. (Photo: Huw Davies)

A wooded track above the Hinku Khola.

Throwing stones while waiting for lunch. (Photo: Huw Davies)

Porters make their way up the steep track above the Hinku Khola.

Walking through bamboo woodland.

Looking up into the canopy of a blue Himalayan pine.

Are there any monkeys in this part of Nepal?

Graham starts the game of charades outside the lodge at Taktha.

Graeme, Graham and me inside the lodge at Taktha. (Photo: David Clarkson)