Another fabulous view
Local kids
Time for some modeling
The group at waterfall
An army helicopter on the move for some unknown mission
The road ahead after crossing waterfall
Yugo village and the fresh crop
Kharfaq village
Sorry for the reflections.
There is a lake 3 km above this village called Kharfaq lake. We didn't know about it so never visited it.
Kharfaq waterfall
Its just outside the village.
Meeting point of Thalle river with Shyok river.
Thalle valley in the background with a beautiful snow covered peak
A close-up view
Some beautiful mountains ahead.
Water mix
Bridge going towards Thalle valley.
Did you miss khubanis?
Here are some more
Finally we reached Khaplu.
There is a main bazaar on main road while the actual village is above on the slope of the mountain on right side.
On our way to upper village to a hotel and restaurant recommended by the locals in the main bazaar
The view of Hushe valley from the balcony of the hotel
A cricket tournament in coloured kits was in progress on other side of Shyok river. We enjoyed a few overs with zoomed in view from our handy cams
We ordered lunch even after eating so many khubanis lol.
These are the hiking shoes i was talking about earlier in Yadgar Chowk pic of Skardu.
We bought both pairs for Rs. 1,100