”Remember that happiness is a way of travel, not a destination.” - Roy Goodman
I wake early as I want to try and capture a time-lapse of the sun rising on Dhaulagiri. I get the camera/tripod all set up and start rolling by 6:13AM. Final results get OK but, I still need to work on my time-lapse technique. By 7 we’re all packed up and ready to head for Tadapani which is only at a elevation of 8,793ft (2869m). It’s another beautiful sunny day with a bit of chill in the air - great day for hiking. After leaving Ghorepani the trail gradually slops up another 1,000 (305m) to a height of 10,500 ft (3210m). Once there you traverse along a ridge line, also know as Dhaulagiri pass, that give you great views of Annapurna South & Dhaulagiri. By 8 we arrive at a resting spot/tea house where we stop and take multiple photos. Traveling towards Ghorepani would provide better views as you are hiking facing the mountain range not away as we are. For those who do this trek in the future you may want to consider trekking towards Chorepani when traversing this trail.
Eventually we enter the forest and our views of the mountains become limited. The peaks do appear periodically through the branches which provide excellent framing for another round of pictures.
At about the 5 mile mark (8Km) the trail heads steeply down through a gorge. It’s about a 3,500 ft (1065m) drop in 1.5 miles (2.4Km) so it pretty steep. It’s a beautiful trail that traverses along a small stream with multiple waterfalls.
By 10AM we stop at the Sun Rise Lodge, in Banthanti, for lunch. The lodge is owned by a friend of our guide who was once a guide. He gave it up to be a lodge owner. BTW, the Del Bhat was absolutely great!!
Back on the trail we run into some children playing the old hoop rolling game. Boy haven’t seen that lately or ever for that fact.
By 12PM we reach Tadapani. Our lodge is the Himalayan Tourist Guess House.
Walking around town I spot a father pushing his daughter on a swing. There are swings all through Nepal as the locals erect them to celebrate the current festival of Dashai. The kids and adults love it.
As we are eating dinner I notice that the sun is starting to set on Machhapuchhre, also known as Fish Tail, turning it red. I quickly grab my camera and get a last second picture before the sun disappears over the horizon. “Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky“. Rabindranath Tagore
Today’s hiking totals, 5 hours, 8 miles (12.9Km) with a net loss in elevation of 600 ft (183m). Of course the actual total ascent and descent was 5600ft (1707m) and 6200ft (1890m). Nothing is flat in Nepal, you’re either going up or down.
Peace and Love Donna and Tom
I wake early as I want to try and capture a time-lapse of the sun rising on Dhaulagiri. I get the camera/tripod all set up and start rolling by 6:13AM. Final results get OK but, I still need to work on my time-lapse technique. By 7 we’re all packed up and ready to head for Tadapani which is only at a elevation of 8,793ft (2869m). It’s another beautiful sunny day with a bit of chill in the air - great day for hiking. After leaving Ghorepani the trail gradually slops up another 1,000 (305m) to a height of 10,500 ft (3210m). Once there you traverse along a ridge line, also know as Dhaulagiri pass, that give you great views of Annapurna South & Dhaulagiri. By 8 we arrive at a resting spot/tea house where we stop and take multiple photos. Traveling towards Ghorepani would provide better views as you are hiking facing the mountain range not away as we are. For those who do this trek in the future you may want to consider trekking towards Chorepani when traversing this trail.
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| Annapurna South |
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| Annapurna South |
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| Trekking Crew, Ram, Govinda, Tom, Donna |
Eventually we enter the forest and our views of the mountains become limited. The peaks do appear periodically through the branches which provide excellent framing for another round of pictures.
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| Annapurna South |
At about the 5 mile mark (8Km) the trail heads steeply down through a gorge. It’s about a 3,500 ft (1065m) drop in 1.5 miles (2.4Km) so it pretty steep. It’s a beautiful trail that traverses along a small stream with multiple waterfalls.
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| These guys are everywhere in and around Nepal |
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| Heavy |
By 10AM we stop at the Sun Rise Lodge, in Banthanti, for lunch. The lodge is owned by a friend of our guide who was once a guide. He gave it up to be a lodge owner. BTW, the Del Bhat was absolutely great!!
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| Govinda at the Sun Rise Lodge, Banthanti |
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| Playing Stick and Hoop Game |
By 12PM we reach Tadapani. Our lodge is the Himalayan Tourist Guess House.
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| Tadapani |
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| Our Lodge for Tonight |
Walking around town I spot a father pushing his daughter on a swing. There are swings all through Nepal as the locals erect them to celebrate the current festival of Dashai. The kids and adults love it.
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| Fun |
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| Annapurna South |
As we are eating dinner I notice that the sun is starting to set on Machhapuchhre, also known as Fish Tail, turning it red. I quickly grab my camera and get a last second picture before the sun disappears over the horizon. “Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky“. Rabindranath Tagore
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| Machhapuchhre, or Fish Tail, view from our hotel |
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| I thought you knew where we were, you're the guide |
Today’s hiking totals, 5 hours, 8 miles (12.9Km) with a net loss in elevation of 600 ft (183m). Of course the actual total ascent and descent was 5600ft (1707m) and 6200ft (1890m). Nothing is flat in Nepal, you’re either going up or down.
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| Nice couple we meet from Holland |
Peace and Love Donna and Tom
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