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Royale those are amazing set of pics and a beautiful log.... keep it up
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After having meal and couple of teas at Hurling, I was back to the real senses. a few more kilometers before I reached Tabo. I was just astonished and curious to see the weird textures and barren marvels created by Mother Nature even more so to see how the mortal human being is struggling to survive amidst those furious mammoth mountains. A short visit to Tabo monastery has increased this curiosity manifolds as how long the humans are indulged in meditation, worshiping and creation of his own structures which became the milestones in the history of this planet. As I was going further and approaching Kaza, the landscapes were getting better with each passing mile. At a fine viewpoint I couldn't stop myself for a self click. But as soon as got back on the saddle, found a rear puncture.
Kaza is still approx 20 kms. and there is no sign of life as far as I can see. The extra tube is already replaced in the morning. Tried to put little air but of no use, it seems that the pump is not working; before wasting any time, I started riding again on the punctured tyre. after a few kms found a village Lingti but no help there too except the tea which can help me to relax a bit.
Now I am left with only 2 options, repair the puncture by myself or load the bike in a pickup. Since the pump is not working, no need to mess-up with the tools. But the other option is also not so easy... I had to wait till eternity to get the suitable man. Now I am heading towards Kaza on my bike which itself is travelling in a pick-up...
after the lecture, its time for picture
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That's Dhankar Monastery:
The Self timed shot after which, I had a puncture:
Waiting for Pickup jeep at Lingti:
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Fantastic log and pictures! Thanks for posting it and for your efforts.
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What a tour!!
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royally written and royally photographed...stucked...Comment
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End of the 3rd day at Kaza:
Reached Kaza a few minutes before 8. Called Mr Jamaica for his hotel's location. Jamaica's friend was waiting for me at his hotel as he himself was out for tha arrangements of a full moon party at Rangrik bridge
After unloading the bike and relaxing for a couple of minutes, had my dinner in Kaza market. Since I was having ltlle bleeding in my nostrils, which was somewhat in better condition today between Nako to Kaza I took 3 bottles of water for the night and many more on the next day. I was planning to visit a doctor at Kaza next morning but since I was feeling quite good and there was no traces of the issue, I kept on as per my other plans. The first thing done was puncture repair. it was 11 by the time I was all set to visit near by areas. Last day was all spent just in a short distance from Nako to Kaza, today I was just confused about which place I should skip, each place is worth a visit. Ki, Kibber, Kaumik, Dhankar, Pin Valley etc. etc. Finally I decided to head towards Kaumik, since rest other places are very frequently visited which I can cover in any of the next visits After reaching there, I realized that i had taken the best decision.
Kaza, Hikkim, Kaumik and Langza:
Started for Kaumik by 11.30 after the tank full. As i was ascending towards Kaumik, it started drizzling. I could see white shade over the peaks and mountains in distance. Kaumik being a less visited place, I was alone through out the path. A few kilometers of steep ascend when I found a bifurcation which was as good as the main path. found a tractor going on the road which bifurcated, a chase and he told me that this road will go to Langza and from there I can go to Kaumik. I am still not sure why did he say so, whatsoever, at least this road was leading to somewhere and I will not get lost. Now let me tell you that this road was kind of under construction and offered me good offroad
To my surprise, I reached a small village which was neither Langza no Kaumik. All i could see was a few houses but no human so that I could at least know the name of the place...
This is what I love about the Trans Himalayas. I kept on riding along the path untill I found few guys working at a nullah and came to know that it is Hikkim village. The name which I knew for a long time but realized in a moment. 
Kaumik was approx 2 kms from here. but where is Langza... that's still a mystery
View from the hotel at Kaza:
Kaza Monastery
The road to Losar and Kaza at left from above:
Signs of bad weather:
The Road:
The Road:
Just a couple of kilometers before Hikkim, I saw an abandoned place on a hilltop. The curious mind forced me to go over the place and find out what lies there; parked the bike roadside and trekked to that place.
on the way, near the abandoned place:
Hikkim Village:
Kaumik Monastery:
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Wow !! Stunning pictures there man !! Really awesome ride and a lovely log too.
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At Kaumik:
Spent some good time in visiting Kaumik monasteries decorated with all vibrant and bright colors that are available under the sun, gave me an impression of a joyfull and peaceful life around. Later enquired about the route to Langza which was expected mere a few kilometers from Kaumik and then the possible route back to Kaza from there, which is the usual route people come to visit Langza and Kaumik.
Untill I post the next lot, enjoy few pics from Kaumik Monastery:
Entering the Monastery:
More pics on the next page
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A Painting on the wall:
Roof of Monastery
A shot from the courtyard:
Interior of the Monastery, full Life and Joy:
The Older Monastery of the two:
Kaumik Village:
A small room near the Monastery:
A side view of the monastery:
The wrong path taken by me for Langza has actually given me an opportunity to visit some rare and serene places along with Hikkim was the take of the day but something more beautiful was still in store.
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Amazing and royal!! Keep them coming. Glued..Comment
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Met a monk at the Kaumik monastry who guided me the way to Langza. The landscape that I found on the way was one of its kind, The color shade and texture are just unbelievable. In some of the pics, you might suspect that it is being saturated, but the reality is that I have tried my level best to present you the original colors only. Let the pics speak themselves
On the way to Langza:
That's Langza Vilage, notice the saffron color statue in the right half:
Approaching towards the Monastery:
Statue of Lord Buddha overlooking the Valley
I gues it was aprox 50-60 feet high:
Little info about the village:
Little more
The white spots in the right side of the mountain in background are the houses of upper Langza village. One has to trek to reach there. No more info I have. Will surely do this next time:
Taking a short cut, on the way back to Kaza:
and one more:
On the way, back to Kaza:
Kaza to Losar:
As I was getting away from Kaza, a little drizzle and clouds gave way to the sun rays to show me this beautiful play of light, shadow and of course the colors of Trans Himalayas:
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Kaza to Losar: More Colors of the Trans Himalayas:
Was dying of hunger, when I touched Kaza-Losar road at 3.30 pm, but I don't want to go back to Kaza... so move on and have something actually anything you get on the way. Its my first encounter with the Trans Himalayas so I am mentally weak to tackle them and make my strategy. No surprise that I have found nothing unless reached a small hamlet "Hansa", which is just a few kilometers before Losar. Of course the view en-route were again different whatever I have seen in the last 4 days.
Here are the pics, en-route Losar:
at Kiato Bridge:
Approaching Lossar:
It felt that the small dhaba at Hansa is serving as a community centre for the inhabitant of the village. A bunch of spitian was playing cards, few were just roaming around with their kids backpacked and a few were just sitting idle.
The Art of Playing Cards
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