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Old Nov 20, 2012, 8:03 am
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I'd like to be able to do the same thing one day.

Nice report in pictures ... thank you!
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Old Nov 21, 2012, 6:02 pm
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Day 3 (2012-10-11): Saga to Darchen


Saga departure on 2012-10-11 at 08:17










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Old Nov 21, 2012, 6:18 pm
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Lunch in Paryang




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Old Nov 21, 2012, 6:34 pm
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457 km to Shiquanhe, the main town of Ngari Prefecture












“Welcome to the mystery land of western Tibet, Ngari Prefecture in the heaven.”


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Old Nov 21, 2012, 6:39 pm
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“Ngari's magical mountain and holy lake welcomes you.”














The holy Lake Manasarovar, 4590 meters above sea level.


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Old Nov 21, 2012, 7:10 pm
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Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash, some 46 km away
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Old Nov 21, 2012, 7:13 pm
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Old Nov 21, 2012, 7:18 pm
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Pavo Hotel in Darchen






Kailash in window


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Old Nov 21, 2012, 7:26 pm
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The town of Darchen, 4650 meters above sea level


Mount Kailash is 11 km away.


A new modern hotel under construction across the street.


























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Old Nov 22, 2012, 1:31 am
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Love the pictures of these remote villages. Thanks for posting.
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Old Nov 24, 2012, 12:35 am
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Day 6 (2012-10-14): Darchen to Zanda


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Zanda is 117 km away


County Highway 705 to Zanda
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