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Rolwaling 05 12 Tsho Rolpa Early Warning Sirens, 6000m Peaks Northeast Of Kang Nachugo, Buildings At Tsho Rolpa, Tsho Rolpa From Kabug  [11 of 21]


The giant Tsho Rolpa glacial lake had been a threat to breach its natural dam and flood the valley below, but there is now a deep trench cut into the terminal moraine to control the water level. Upper left: Early warning system sirens warn the villagers if there is any trouble from the Tsho Rolpa. Upper right: A few 6000m peaks came into view to the east of Kang Nachugo just before reaching Tsho Rolpa. Lower left: The trail from Sangma Kharka climbs steeply for 45 minutes above the Rolwaling Chu to reach the buildings at the head of the Tsho Rolpa (4540m). Lower right: The trail from the head of the Tsho Rolpa follows the south side of the terminal moraine of the lake to a campsite at Kabug (4560m) in 30 minutes. I climbed the terminal moraine above Kabug to get an excellent view of Tsho Rolpa and Bigphera Go Shar (6729m) at the head of the valley.
Rolwaling 05 12 Tsho Rolpa Early Warning Sirens, 6000m Peaks Northeast Of Kang Nachugo, Buildings At Tsho Rolpa, Tsho Rolpa From Kabug