The first 2 days was a long grunt up through a forest beside a river in spate through melting snow. Occasional glimpses of impossibly high mountain peaks and full of wildlife - langur monkeys, deer, loads of colourful birds and rodedendrons trees gradually coming into flower.
Our guide and porter are absolutely delightful. Karma's commonest advice during the climb was bestari which means slowly. We got to the high point of the walk when I spotted a peak to bag so he and I set off. There was no more bestari - after the first 100m he very politely asked if he could take my pack as I was gasping for air with every step. Anyway peak bagged, stunning views and a great run/ snow slide back to the village.
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