Gangapurna (7450m), its glacier and the meltwater lake in the foreground.

A Chorten, a buddhist shrein, on the way up to Tilicho Lake.

The environment turns gradually more high-alpine. The pine forests become clearer and vast debris slopes take over the picture.

A nicely shaped trough valley from a former glacier. Now the valley is dominated by large moraine deposits. On the right slope one can see the path up to Tilicho traverse.

Glaciers and ice-covered peaks surround the Tilicho Lake (4920m).

A glacier reaching into the lake and the associated side moraines on the left.

The ice is covered with supra-meltout debris that prevents the ice mass from further melting.

The glaciers of the the Tilicho Himal (7130m) with its steep glacier fall (~70%).

The traverse is called the Monkey pass. It might be because of the rock painting here.

Our camp at 5150m has a little snow cover in the morning.

Some hikers have troops of porters along carrying their gear and food. They have 40 kilos or more on their shoulders and are mostly running ahead of the group. Also, they know by heart where to go, which on this day was a great help to orientate in the dense fog around the Tilicho passage.

On the other side descending to Jomsom. The arm is pointing to the spot where we crossed the summit line.

A morning view to the Dhaulagiri (8170m). This peak is probably among the most aesthetic summits with the steep Northern face and the sharp edge to the East. It also has a massive glacier fall next to the flank.

The city of Jomsom where we join again the main path leading back to Pokhara.