Sep 6, 2026 10 min read
Nyalu La Pass, Humla: The High Crossing and When to Turn Back
Nyalu La, also written Nyalu Lagna, is a road pass of about 4,990 m in northern Humla on the high route in and out of Limi. It…
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Nyalu La, also written Nyalu Lagna, is a road pass of about 4,990 m in northern Humla on the high route in and out of Limi. It…
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