Darma to Milam Valley via Ralam Pass (5630m)
Sector 1 of the route begins at the roadhead at the village of Dar and the first steps begin up the beautiful Darma Valley. Darma Valley Trek
A four day march up the Darma valley via the villages of Bauling, Sela, Nagling, Baling, Duktu, Tedang and Sela will get you to the the start of the climb to Ralam Pass (5630m). After heading up the left bank of the Lassar Yankti river turn left up the Nipchukang Glacier and climb to the crest of Ralam Pass. Descend the Yankchar Glacer on the far side and continue down via Yankchar Dhura to the village of Ralam. Cross section of Sector 1  Click image to enlarge Route to Ralam Dhura  Map from the Scottish Himalayan Expedition by W H Murray (1951)
Here is an account of the crossing of this pass by two parties:
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