Part 27 - 2nd May: Camp on ridge above R bank of Tirganz Chu; route to Dunkar La

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SUMMARY:
The party camps on a ridge above the right bank of the Tirganz Chu, noting no water for tomorrow’s march and the need to cook beforehand. They traverse a small side valley, then climb steeply through open forest to the Dunkar La (c. 7900 ft), with fine weather until heavy mist from the southwest after 2:10 pm and no notable flowers observed.

CONTENT:
water, though none actually in camp. Arrangements must
be made to cook before leaving here, as no water is
available on tomorrow's march or at camp tomorrow.
No flowers of interest seen today, but we are getting
up to a better altitude steadily. General direction of
valley from 270° to 90° -

2nd May Camp on ridge above R bank of Tirganz Chu. 5 miles. Coolies
7-8000 ft. 6.30 am to 12 noon. BP. 197.4° Temp. 57° Time 2.0 pm. Ht.
Fine night & till 2.10 this afternoon. After that we were in
heavy mist coming up from the S West. Path is level
for 1/4 miles over a small side valley with water in
it. Then ascent very steep through fairly open forest
to m 3. After this ascent gradual to the Dunkar
Dunkar La
7900 ft La leading over the ridge. This pass must be about
500 ft lower than camp. "Dunkar" = conch trumpet. There
is a hollow stone with a small piece of bamboo attached
which blows a note like the conch, on the pass. From here
a path leads directly over the La to a place where cattle
are kept, there is some water down the S. side. Path
continues more or less level to the W. along the ridge for