It’s a round trip. Getting to the summit is optional, getting down is mandatory… Anonymous Route Down 22 - 26 September The trip down took just 4 days. After Kalapattar, from Gorakshep I just wanted to go down to thicker air, setting my sights on Pheriche at 4240m. Thirty minutes into the 2-hour walk to …
It’s always further than it looks. It’s always taller than it looks. And it’s always harder than it looks The 3 rules of mountaineering The highs and lows DAY 8 - 21 September 2014 I woke up unrested. Today, I make the final push to Everest Base Camp (EBC). ‘Would I make it?’ passed through …
ROUTE UP 14 - 20 September 2014 DAY 1 - 14 SeptThe journey to Everest Base Camp starts with a 35 minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, an experience by itself. Built by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1964, this postage stamp airport sits on a hillside 2860m high, laying claim to having the highest and shortest runway (1,500ft) at …
When I announced my intention to visit Nepal that included a 10-day trek to Annapurna Base Camp, I was not prepared for reactions like "You are going solo? You are NUTS, is that safe?" Despite horror tales of altitude sickness, lack of bathrooms while trekking, aneuryms and what nots, I stayed resolute, carried on with my …
Organising my Nepal trip was very easy thanks to Himalaya Heart. All I did was give Shital my dates and list of must-see places, and he designed a customised itinerary for me. Despite travelling solo, I was well looked after by Anil & Krishna (guide & porter) who were attentive in ensuring my comfort throughout …
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