days 11-14 parikrama 3 and back home

 

day 3 of parikrama started well – with a bright and cheerful dawn

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it appeared that the distance of six km should be a cakewalk, a leisurely stroll.

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after that, it was a long ride back.

to Saga via Darchen and then to Kathmandu the next day. we crossed some rain and mist as we passed Nyalam – and could not recognize the place.

it looked beautiful, more like the hill stations we had seen in the tropics.

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the last day – day 14 – was back to Bangalore via new Delhi. this time, fortunately, we could get our luggage checked in directly all the way to Bangalore, though we had to clear customs in Delhi.

back home after 2 weeks, the curd rice was heavenly for dinner!

7 comments:

  1. Yes, you're welcome! For the curd rice that is! :P
    You haven't written about the shopping at all! Why?

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  2. best tour experience written. great. appreciated

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  3. Hello Shivguru, Your blog gives a clear idea of the Mansarovar trip.I want the contact number of the tour operator or email so we can also plan our trip...Thanks Padma Saraf

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    1. Noticed your comment just now. Thanks for the kind words.
      The details of the operators are available on the resources page - just click on the hyperlink to SPAN or Shankar Treks -- http://kailashexperience.blogspot.in/p/resources.html

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  4. It was really nice to go through your experience, can i know the tour operator you engaged...I am also planning for next year from bangalore

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  5. very well written. very funny too. and explained in detail the important stuff. especially how much elevation, how many kms, the time taken etc. On of the better blogs on kailash mansarovar. thank you.

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