The Langtang Valley / by Matthew Nelson

Views from the dizzying Kyanjing Ri. The higher of two “Ri’s” viewpoints. Many trekkers don’t make it past the lower Ri.

The construction of some of the bridges are impressive, or concerning, depending upon your perspective.

Suspension bridge along the route to Kyanjing Gompa

Old growth rhododendron forest makes for an enchanted walk through the valley

View from the lower Kyanjing Ri

A little one at the village of Sherpagaon

Gosiankunda Lake

A lama and monk reciting sutras at Sherpa Cottage

a family’s home altar to the Buddha