Photo 25 - Yak caravan descending on Pheriche
Photo 25 - Yak caravan descending on Pheriche
On the return journey from Pheriche to Namche Bazar, the Ama Dablam range rises majestically before everyone.
In this sublime setting, the immersion becomes complete during an unexpected encounter with a caravan of yaks, these Ice Age animals that carry necessary supplies to the villages.
The sense of disconnection feels both magical and tangible, and the spiritual authenticity sought by trekkers is heightened.
The experience fleetingly evokes the daily life of the Nepalese depicted in Éric Valli’s film Himalaya, Child of a Chief, which follows a Dolpo village trading with Tibet, transporting salt and barley on yaks, and enduring long days in snowstorms.