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Trek to India
Himalayan Expedition Challenge
1956
Part 4
 © Diane Wilson 

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Part Four
September 13th to October 14th 1956, Alaknanda Valley (India) To Rishikesh (India)
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Nanda Devi from unnamed peak, 17,130 feet

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Ernest Smeeton at Camp II second assault 16,000ft with

view over to Niti Pass & Tibet

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Ernest Smeeton, Drasi Pass, 14000 feet. Camp three, hut occupant skinned a goat for evening meal

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Nanda Ghunti 20,700 feet

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Ronti Glacier from 17,130 feet

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Ronti Glacier 15,500 feet. It was a gap in the glacier that I came out after walking beneath it for about 80 yards

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Ernest Smeeton near Joshimath

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Ted Winks gets his diary up to date whilst we rest

outside and Indian chay house

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Ted Winks sheltering from the monsoon rain

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All Indian Trisul expedition members

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