1st January 2017, India, 0905 Hours:

The Mountain Walker wishes all its readers, audience, partners, writers, photographers, collaborators, and well-wishers a Very Happy New and prays that 2017 brings peace, prosperity, good health and contentment to all of you, your families, and to the wider world.

Here are some postcards from our 2016 trips. Take care and have a great year ahead!

THE LONE RANGER: Abhishek Kaushal

Snow-bound on the road to Hatu Peak

One With The Elements: Ameen Shaikh outside Shaali Temple

Sunrise over Kinner Kailash March 2016; Photo: Sanjay Mukherjee

Photo: Sanjay Mukherjee

Across Khardung La, looking towards Nubra Valley; Photo: Suresh Narayanan

Suresh Narayanan at work; Photo: Abhinav Kaushal