Terraced hillside

Gagging to start our trek!

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March 26th 2008
Day One: Pokhara - Phedi - Dhampus It was an early start as we had a long, long minibus journey to Pokhara then on to Phedi for the start of our trekking. Everyone was absolutely gagging to get into the countryside and breath some fresh air into their dust and smog coated lungs! We'd put all the things we'd need for our trek into kit bags ready for the porters to carry (we were allow ... read more

Asia » Nepal » Pokhara

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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