Along your travels you meet all kinds of people, from different backgrounds and parts of the world. Each one has a unique story to tell, and in rare instances a portrait can add a new element to this story, an element that completes it. The following portraits were taken in Nepal, and India. 2006 by Ilan Adler
Yaks in the Nepalese Himalayas crossing a rope bridge. Yaks are used as a popular way to transport materials, and assist porters in moving heavy objects up on the mountains. 2006 by Ilan Adler.
Sherpas are arguably the best climbers, porters, and high altitude legends. Here are two examples of their immeasurable strength, as they can be seen carrying huge stacks of wood at altitudes over 3500m. 2006 by Ilan Adler
The view from Lukla, part of the Everest Base Camp Trek. Nepal, 2006 by Ilan Adler
A view of Gosainkunda (also called Gosainkund Lake) in Nepal. Part of the Gosainkund/Langtang trek. 2006 by Ilan Adler
The Village of Namche Bazaar, part of the Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal. 2006 by Ilan Adler
Yaks crossing a bridge on the Everest Base Camp Trek. 2006 by Ilan Adler
Nepali porters (possibly Sherpas, unverified) moving beer up to the villages along the Everest Base Camp Trek. 2006 by Ilan Adler
The view from Kala Patthar (5643m) onto Mt. Everest and Nuptse. 2006 by Ilan Adler
Peak of Kala Pattar, part of the Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal. 2006 by Ilan Adler