Bhraka - Annapurna Day 5 (End)

Our homestay in the outer village of Bhraka was cozy enough to coax us into a late start in our ascent to Ice Lake. The views were amazing and made the descent a reluctant one. After a quick lunch in Outer Bhraka, Ken, Lucas, and I made our way to the main village of Bhraka, from which we will do a climb to Milarepa's Cave tomorrow morning. We settled in the village in the "New Yak Hotel" because of the name. Why not.

In the village a 500+ year old gompa and monk/nun complex sits carved into the mountain.Read more