Launtri Khark – Sujaal Sarovaar and back
39. The next morning the weather was crystal clear and the
objective was to visit sujaal sarovaar about which I had
read about but not seen any images. My guide was confident of the way and hence
it was decided that we both would move immediately and if required any of the
team members who are interested could follow later. So accordingly we set out
just carrying a bottle of hot water and my camera gear.
40. The route was straight up and the incline started immediately,
a continuous gain in elevation. Thankfully the weather held up. Halfway across
I looked back and could see specks moving towards me and surprise of surprise
the entire team was following, everyone wanted to visit this elusive taal and
this showed the morale in the camp as guys wanted to participate in all the
activities voluntarily. On the way we crossed Myna Taal , totally
snowed out at elevation of 4357 mts.This
is the intersection for those going towards Panpatia Col trek. After a few more
hours of climbing by around noon I was totally exhausted and it was an effort
to take each step and I was just not carrying any big bags but the climb was
totally uphill since the last few hours with no relaxation in the steepness. My
reserves had almost depleted and my guide was now close to me matching my speed
as he wanted me to make it. Finally I reached the tip of the ridge and rising
in front of me was the mighty Chaukhamba Massif along with various other peaks
that I am not aware of .. at the bottom was the elusive lake, Sujaal
. A magnificent spectacle indeed, totally out of this world, my first
experience of being close to Himalayan Peaks and deep snow. The view of
Chaukhamba was truly magical. The GPS read 4800
mts.
41. My head porter came up to me and said that it is not that I
was lucky to have come up to here and seen this, it was ordained that I would
come here and that this spectacle would be witnessed by me. It was ordained
that on this day at this moment the weather would hold for us to witness this
view and at that moment the words sounded so poignant. It was indeed a place of
Gods. There is absolutely no path to reach this place and a experienced guide
is a must. After few minutes we turned back and retraced out path … walking
carefully over the steep slope stepping over huge boulders all the while. By
four in the evening I could see my camp down below and in an hour we finally
reached the site.
42. That evening was a happy one indeed as i dried my clothes
.. and generally undertook maintenance of my gear and clothing relaxing after a
successful day indeed. Tomorrow was the onward journey ahead to PandavSera.
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