Archive for the 'Trekking' Category

A town under siege As we entered Lukla on our return from the trek, we were aware of the many soldiers and police in this small town. There had been many incidents throughout the country over the previous few months and the authorities were very much on edge. The airport at Lukla is a strategic [...]

The final day of our trek in Nepal was rather shorter in walking terms than many other days. The walking was relatively easy going for the first hour or so after we left the village of Phakding. Closer to Lukla we passed some beautiful buildings, many of them trekking lodges. This little part of Nepal [...]

As we approached Lukla we saw more and more small farms. Every available flat – and not so flat – piece of land was utilised for growing vegetables. Not that we saw much growing when we were there, being the middle of winter and the dry season. Some terracing is evident in order to maximise [...]

One of the things one cannot train for before embarking on a trek in the Himalayas is coping with the cold. I just did not know what to expect. The travel agent who did my bookings had been on this trek several times and was able to give some good advice. Good weather During each [...]

One of the most enduring memories I have of the trek in Nepal was the unbelievable scenery. One could almost have taken a photo every step of the way. Towards the end of the trek, when breathing and the physical effort was less demanding, I did pause frequently to soak up the great scenery and [...]