Category: Mountaineering
Dangerous Trek Routes in India (Cases of Avoidable Accidents & Deaths)
I made a lot of mistakes and tempted fate when I started chasing my passion for the mountains. Fortunately, I am still alive to tell the tale. However, one of my close friends is not. He succumbed to his injuries while chasing his passion. All we are left with now is deep regret and a…
Exploration Of Peaks in Kinnaur & Spiti Valley of Indian Himalaya
We went to Kinnaur and Spiti region in the summer of 2014 to explore the untrodden virgin peaks. Our expedition team consists of five members, Akira Taniguchi, Masahiro Fukumoto, Masayasu Murakami, Etsuko Kobayashi, and Kimikazu Sakamoto (Leader). We are so much interested in the Spiti area, being impressed with the book “Spiti – Adventure in…
Lamkhaga Photostory: The Chitkul-Harsil Trek
Lamkhaga photoblog Lamkhaga Pass (5284m) is one of the most beautiful and challenging treks I’ve done so far. This 8-day trek connects the beautiful village of Chitkul in Sangla or Baspa valley of Kinnaur, Himachal to Harshil (Gangotri region, Uttarakhand) through some of the remote regions, usually not accessible for the civilians. The amount of…
Lamkhaga Pass Trek (May 2018) Expedition Log
Lamkhaga Pass (5282 m) (Chitkul to Harsil), May 2018This Himalayan high pass divides Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh from Uttarakhand in India. We followed the following route: Chitkul to Harsil (Gangotri) Trek This is a remote pass and very few groups have finished this. Thus, it could be a good option for all those who loves to…
Auden’s Col Trek : Across Khatling Glacier & Mayali Pass
Auden’s Col is a pass in the Gangotri Group of mountains that connects Jogin I (6465m) and Gangotri III (6580m) and is reportedly situated at an altitude of around 5400m. It also binds two glaciers on the opposite sides. One is Khatling glacier and the other one looks like the glacier belonging to Jogin I.…
