Your hike sounds so fun and refreshing, and the scenery around looks absolutely beautiful.
Your post reminded me of a hike I did with some of my closest friends at the path that leads to the top of Fairy Meadows, in the district of Gilgit Baltistant, Pakistan. It's a relatively dangerous hike of 4 to 5 hours, with narrow steep paths that not just make the hike difficult but also very strenuous. But once we reached the top of the meadow, the view was so rewarding that we forgot all about our exhaustion and cramped legs. The view from the top is of Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest mountain of the world. Truly an unforgettable sight.

View of the Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest mountain of the world, from the top of Fairy Meadows

I'll be sharing more about my hike and my travels, as well as some of my photography on my blog soon.
Looking forward to being a part of more of your travel experiences :)