Annapurna Base Camp November 16th 2006 Just a few pictures from a recent trek to Annapurna Base Camp a couple of weeks ago. To start it was necessary to hire a guide or a porter due to new regulations since my last trek - no more independent trekking. At first I was not too thrilled because of my 2 treks last spring the one to Everest Base Camp that I did on my own proved to be much more enjoyable than the Annapurna Circuit with a gu ... 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