The Icy Ravines of the Annapurna

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It had been a deadly scramble on the Annapurna Base Camp trek from the village of Ghandruk, a steep descent of over 400 meters from the top of a hill to the Kimrong Khola stream and then a near vertical ascent of the same altitude to the top of a hill on the other side. My knees broke down after I stumbled into the village of Chhomrong and I had to spend many days recuperating there watching one trekking group after the other walking ahead to the icy wonders of the Base Camp.

But I have no complaints. Chhomrong had a clear 180 degree view of the Annapurna mountains and because the Himalayan mountains make their own weather, every day, from the roof top of the Panorama Point Lodge, I had the opportunity to appreciate the the icy peaks and ravines in more textures and shades than many trekkers who would spend just a night there would.

The Roads of Lunglei

This is the winding road that goes from the city of Aizawl to the second largest town of Mizoram, Lunglei. While the town itself is fairly urbanized, a short walk from its congested bowels in any direction gives you a 360 degree view of the surrounding mountain ranges which are largely green, forested and stretch for miles beyond.

I have written at length about my time in Lunglei before on this blog but it is, hands down, among the most scenic, pristine and untouched landscapes I’ve ever been to and in these times of coronavirus quarantines, cabin fevers and isolation, these images of a freer, wilder time give much succour to the soul.

In Kaza

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The Rooftops of Langza

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Annapurna Light

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