We've just got back from a week in Nepal. We had a brilliant time - a couple of days in Kathmandu, a couple of days in Pokhara and four days trekking in the mountains. Here's a little map:
We actually stayed in Patan, just on the edge of Kathmandu. The walk that we did was just northeast of Pokhara.
We did a loop starting at Nayapul (just south of Birethani in the middle at the bottom of the map and about an hour and a half drive from Pokhara), stopping the night in Ghandruk, then Deurali (just before Ghorepani) and then the third night in Tikhedhungga before walking back to Nayapul. There were a LOT of steps. I never want to see any steps ever again. It rained one afternoon while we were walking up some of said steps, but other than that we were lucky with the weather and had some beautiful views of the mountains.
I tried to narrow it down to a 'Top 10' of the photos but I couldn't. So here are 21.
We did a loop starting at Nayapul (just south of Birethani in the middle at the bottom of the map and about an hour and a half drive from Pokhara), stopping the night in Ghandruk, then Deurali (just before Ghorepani) and then the third night in Tikhedhungga before walking back to Nayapul. There were a LOT of steps. I never want to see any steps ever again. It rained one afternoon while we were walking up some of said steps, but other than that we were lucky with the weather and had some beautiful views of the mountains.
I tried to narrow it down to a 'Top 10' of the photos but I couldn't. So here are 21.
Newa Chen hotel, Patan (Kathmandu)
Patan Durbar Square
Pokhara lake (Pewa Tal)
Nepali bike shop in Pokhara! This is a juice seller. Brilliant!
We were with our friends from Delhi. The dog appeared out of nowhere just before this photo was taken and then followed us up the mountain for three hours. The boys named him Tony.
The rhododendrons were out in full force - absolutely beautiful.
Dhaulagiri mountain in the Annapurna range
The guesthouse in Tikhedhungga
Golden Temple in Patan
Durbar Square in Patan
1 comment:
First time I've looked at your wonderful blog in quite a while. These pictures of your Nepal trip are magical and must be very poignant to you now. Those pictures of the Rhododendrons in their natural habitat are stunning. We talk of the boys often and they are never far from Rowan's mind. I ll show him these pictures. Looking forward to seeing you in the summer, love Victoria x
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