Bhutan: Trekking Bhutan's Higher Planes On a 24-day expedition into the sacred heart of the Himalaya, Kira Salak logged some half million steps over 216 miles (328 kilometers)—and that was only half the journey. Photograph by Peter McBride
Villagers from Thanza, located at roughly 15,000 feet (4,572 meters), come out to greet our group upon arrival. Some have prayer wheels in hand. —Contributing Photographer Peter McBride