Nepal - Annapurna trekking May 22nd 2007 Andrew: We have returned safe and sound from our 16-day trek, walking 230km's and up to an altitude of 5,416m's - through the worlds biggest pass - Throung La Pass. First some highlights and then the day by day account.... HIGHLIGHTS: * Of course making it up to 5,416m's!! The views from the top were amazing - we had many 7 thousand and 6 thousand high mountains around us. The main risk ... read more
Asia » Nepal » Annapurna In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in... ... read more