Trekking is: Packing - unpacking - packing - unpacking........... Even though we did not bring much stuff, and slept in the clothes we wore during the day, we did not get around the fact that we unpacked sleeping bags, extra socks, playing cards, teddies and other stuff each afternoon. And packing it all again next morning. And unpacking. And packing. And unpacking. And packing................ Being in the same clothes for 28 days. To keep stuff to a minimum,...

We are now back in Kathmandu after the most amasing trek along Manaslu Circuit and over Lakya Pass. We had the best team ever, and could not have done it with anyone else than our guide Phravin and our two porters Karma and Fulkumar! We will post pictures and stories over the next few days. :0) Kirsten, Valdemar, Harald and Holger ------------------------------------------------ Vi er nu tilbage i Kathmandu efter den mest fantastiske trekking tur rundt om Man...

The Manaslu Conservation Area (http://www.ntnc.org.np/project/manaslu-conservation-area-project) is located just East of the Annapurna Conservation Area and contains the 8th heighest peak in the World, Mount Manaslu at 8.613m. It was established in 1998 and the objectives of the area are: To conserve and sustainably manage the natural resources and rich cultural heritage; and To promote ecotourism to improve livelihood of the local people in the reg...

Daytrek at Nagarkot and getting ready for trekking Manaslu - but also weather from the cyclone Hudhud We have now had a few day in Kathmandu, having a cozy time here at the house, and getting ready for trekking. We have bought the last things we need and now hope that it is a bit cold in the mountains, as we are well equipted with wollen and downed stuff! In the days that passed, we went to see the White Gumpa, up on the hills just outside Kathmandu, together w...

Koshi Camp and visit at sponsor-"sister" in the sub-tropical We have now experienced the state of roads in Nepal: Kathmandu - Biratnagar, a trip of 400 km. Time: 15 hours, including a detour on 112 km as the shortest route was too small and narrow for the bus. We went in a Deluxe Bus, with A/C, music and Bollywood movies, and we were served water and snacks by the very kind staff. But it did not changed the bunking, honking, screemning brakes and the many hours ...