Blogs from Annapurna, Nepal, Asia - page 46

der flug in das himalaya war einmalig. in einem 18sitzer ueber die berge mit klarster sicht und offenem cockpit. sogar der co-pilot machte fotos mit seinem haendy. sicher gelandet ging es erstmal 2 tage bergauf zu einem sehr wichtigen pilgerort. dort oben ist ein hindu- & budistischer tempel zusammen umschlossen von den bergen. 108 wasserhaene machen den ort so besonders, denn wenn man sich unter allen waescht wird man von allen suenden befreit, so einfach ist das. die 14 tage waren absolut traumhaft. von den massen hat man nichts gemerkt, bis auf das es in einem dorf sogar yak-donalds gab. wir sind 1 gute woche mit einem schweizer paerchen zusammen gelaufen und hatten eine super zeit. leider gab es auch hier mal wieder eine kleine abendteuer einlage, denn wir liefen auf dem schmalen total matschigen , ... read more

Day 4 on our trek there were not as many caravans because we're off the main supply route. The ecosystem transforms into a surreal forest of huge twisted moss covered rhododendrons (unfortunately not in bloom--but equally beautiful) Tibetan prayer flags--some bright and some tattered and faded, flapping in the breeze everywhere! Glimpses of the giant grand white Annapurnas (most of them over 22,000 ft) peek at us through the trees. We are highly satisfied on our choice of trekking trails to sample not only the Himalayas but the culture as well. Another great lunch on the trail----Rebecca is amazing in her endurance for Dal Bhaat (the national, traditional dish of rice and lentils) The rest of us opt out for noodles, soups and pizzas. Forty five minues before our slog up the steeps to Tadapani--our porter ... read more

The annapurna base camp (ABC) situated at an altitude of 4130m surrounded by famous and beautiful mountains and has consistently been much cherished dream for many adventurers and exotic lands to spend their vaccation ,that will renew their soul and invigorate their lives . This is indeed Shangrila ,God's own paradise. Through tiny villages ,deep dark forests and waterfalls, trekking in the Annapurna region is a wonderful adventure and enriching experience. One can observe social customs,local rules,habits and ways of living of Gurung people inhabited in this region .Stone houses with blue tin roofs and kind hearted Gurung people of tiny villages are profound lovers of nature and are warm inviting. ... read more

We Crazy People only rested a few days before starting 16 days Around Annapurna trek. This trek is famous in Nepal for having the best views of the Himalayas, the most interesting variety of landscape. The first half of the trek was a slow and steady ascent and we hit snow in Manang, unusual for this time of year, and there had been avalanches before our arrival. The highlight was the ascent to the dizzy heights of the Thorang La pass at 5416m. Crossing the pass we had to start at 4am for the 1km ascent in the dark under the stars. By the time we got close to the top the altitude obviously affected our thinking as it was on this pass that the two of us got engaged! ... read more

In the first part I told you how we reached the place with the misleading name Himalayan hotel at 2870m. The next morning we started really early, because the clouds like to crawl up the river and start pouring rain rather early. In our 4th day we climbed over 1250m. The path wasn't too steep, which meant it was very long... Nothing comes easy here. As we reached the Machapuchre base camp (3700m) the canyon of the river we followed opened up and we started to understand what we were going to see - the snowy peaks all around us, it started to look even more beautiful. We ordered chocolate cake and Kate brought a candle and we sang happy birthday to Shai that turned 40 today. Unfortunately the cake itself was less edible than a ... read more