As we started the final section of our hike to Annapurna Base Camp, a thick eerie fog rolled in. For most of this last stretch, we couldn’t see more than 50 feet in front of us, much less the giant white peaks we were hiking towards. As we walked up the final hill, the clouds began to lift and open up a bit. We could spot the lodges and portions of the towering mountains behind. We had finally made it to Annapurna Base Camp! We hiked a total of 8 days up to and back …
Nepal
Nepal: Chaotic Kathmandu and Peaceful Pokhara
While traveling in Nepal, we explored the chaotic city of Kathmandu, enjoyed the peaceful lakeside city of Pokhara, and hiked through tiny villages to Annapurna Base Camp. This post shares our time in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Kathmandu provided Hindu and Buddhist religious sites and the UNESCO world heritage site of Bhaktapur. Pokhara was relaxing, offering restaurants with views of the picturesque lake, good food, and a few sights. The perfect recovery after a long hike. …
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