Nepal 2024

Classic Annapurna Circuit with Nepal Hiking Team

Kathmandu

I arrived in Kathmandu during Diwali celebrations (festival of lights). I had four full days in Kathmandu before the trek commenced so I did lots of walking while visiting the main attractions.

I stayed at the Woodapple Hotel & Spa, an excellent hotel located close to Thamel, friendly & helpful staff with great views from the rooftop restaurant.

Kathmandu Darbar Square

Buddhist temple

Swayambhunath temple, also known as the Monkey temple

You need a lot of patience when taking photos of monkeys as they are constantly on the move.

Two young ladies spin the prayer wheels in a clockwise direction. You should also walk around the temples in a clockwise direction.

Patan Durbar Square

Patan Durbar Square

Patan Durbar Square

Patan Durbar Square

Boudhanath temple

Bhaktapur

The ancient city of Bhaktapur

View of Kathmandu from the Woodapple rooftop restaurant the morning after the rain, temporarily removing the hazy skyline that normally hangs around Kathmandu.

The trek commences

View of the village of Taal as we trekked up the path heading towards Dharapani. There were some steep sections on the trail so it was a tough first day of trekking. I remember thinking… did I really sign up for this/what was I thinking?

We stopped for lunch at Syarku with great views

Welcome to Chame which was quite a big modern town that had a snooker/pool club, cafe shop, bank, and a motor mechanic. We stayed at the Hotel Eagle Eye overnight, a very popular place.

Chame to Pisang

Pisang to Manang

Lunch at Ngawal

Manang

Manang to Yak Kharka

Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi

Thorong La Pass to Muktinath

Tatoponi

Tatopani to Ghorepani

Ghorepani & Poon Hill

Ghorepani to Phokara

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