Bimthang to Tilche – Oh You Know You’re Going Down

Thanks Lou.

More monsoon from dusk until early morning. Then it cleared. Again!

I thought it was going to be a quick dap today. Just goes to show how wrong you can be.

Thanks Lou (again).

We dropped down in steep sections, followed by relatively level ground. This bridge was just before a drop.

Looking down from the bridge was the drop.

Isn’t it fantastic here? I’m very fit at the moment, although I’m tired, but you don’t have to be megafit to do a Himalayan trek. Get a guide and porter. If you’re with a group make sure they’re around your own level of fitness. I’ve got Bhim’s contact details if anyone is interested. He’s a top quality bloke. Look up this valley and imagine that you’re there.

I’ve decided that I can’t do another trek now. It would be great to go up to Tilicho Lake but I’m whacked. I’ve been looking forward to trekking solo for a while but physically I can’t get down to Dharapani tomorrow and start climbing another 17,000 footer. In fact I can’t climb anything soon. I’m going to descend for the next few days and then spend the weekend in Pokhara. Maybe do some fishing on the lake. I’ll also come back a week earlier to see my old lass.

Meanwhile here’s the mountains!

Now I’d decided what to do for the next week I was happy. And loving the descent through forest to jungle again.

It was a long walk today with some hairy sections, again due to landslides, but eventually we saw Tilche in the valley.

The gate to the village was imposing and the teahouse was comfortable with a hot shower and superfast WiFi.

We drank beer together, in moderation, and had a good laugh over dinner. Sleep time.

Night night.