My experience in Kathmandu showed me the dangers of judging a place based on first impressions
Category: Nepal
Annapurna Base Camp: ABC to Ghandruk
The final chapter of my trek in Nepal awaited — the legendary Annapurna Base Camp. After viewing this beautiful panorama, I went to Ghandruk, where one event put everything in context
Annapurna Base Camp: Ghorepani to Machapuchare Base Camp
A once in a lifetime opportunity beckoned — the chance to walk into the icy heart of the Annapurna Massif. But would I have the stamina to get there?
Annapurna Circuit: Larjung to Ghorepani
The final stretch of the Annapurna Circuit took me from Larjung to Ghorepani, where I considered quitting the trek entirely
Annapurna Circuit: Kagbeni to Larjung
From Kagbeni I trekked south to Larjung, as the Annapurna Circuit threw more surprises my way
Annapurna Circuit: Muktinath to Kagbeni
After crossing the Thorung La, I walked to Kagbeni, a medieval village that was the most atmospheric of the Annapurna Circuit
Annapurna Circuit: Crossing the Thorung La
The climax of the Annapurna Circuit awaited — crossing the 5,416 metre high Thorung La. But the place I discovered after this was even more memorable
Annapurna Circuit: Shree Kharka to Thorung Phedi
After Tilicho Lake I linked back up with the Annapurna Circuit trail — my objective was Thorung Phedi, the final settlement before the intimidating Thorung La
Annapurna Circuit: Trek to Tilicho Lake
On the trek to Tilicho Lake, I thought I was going to die. Here's what happened
Annapurna Circuit: Manang to Tilicho Base Camp
I took a break from the Annapurna Circuit trail to attempt the side trip to Tilicho Lake. First I had to get to Tilicho Base Camp, which required crossing the most hazardous terrain of the entire trek