The stages of the big Kora

 
stage 10  
stage 12

Stage 11: From 3874 m across Gebu La (4155 m) down to WiChu (2506 m) and up to Laide (3084 m)

7.5 hours, 800 meters ascending, 1650 meters descending


Forest of thick Rhododendron trees.

Rhododendron with spanish moss.

Mystic: fog and spanish moss.

Clouds are still in the WiChu valley, but the mountain peaks are now visible.

Steep downhill from Gebu La.

Way to go: down and along the river.


Fields are already harvested.
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Barley, Wheat, Corn, Potato and Buckwheat are the main crops grown on the terraced fields. .

Terrace fields at Laide.
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stage 10  
stage 12