ट्याग trekking

  • Playing Ping While Trekking Helambu [Day 2 of 6]

    Because it was Dashain time we played ping in at three places in this journey: Kunta Beshi, Keyul and Golfu Bhyanjyang. When I played after almost a decade, it was quite an exhilarating experience. But after playing, I felt difficult in walking properly. Something similar happens when you ride bicycle in a long time. Yea,…

  • After Shopping, Night in Kunta Beshi [Helambu Trek Day 1 of 6]

    Dinesh Wagle at the top of a bus in Banepa heading to Kunta Beshi. Driking water. 19 Oct [Kunta Beshi]: So the journey began. I checked my shoes in the house and found them wearable. “There is no need to buy a new pair for this trip,” I told myself while inspecting the shoes that…

  • Nar Phu Trek: Bye Bye Trekkers: Day 15 of 16

    The farewell party in Khudi Khudi: Here we come! It was yet another long day but I am not feeling pain in my thighs anymore. I am not very much tired too. I will be taking bus to Kathmandu tomorrow and rest of the group (now dropped to 7) will head for Shyauli Bazaar and…

  • Nar Phu Trek: Running Back To Home: Day 14 of 16

    Chamje: My thighs are still aching and ah… it was one of the longest days. At the end of the day, I was certainly running and Wanda was closely following me. That happened especially after Tal because we wanted to make it to Chamje today so that it would be easier to walk Khudi tomorrow.…

  • Nar Phu Trek: Back To Annapurna Circuit: Day 13 of 16

    Koto: Oh boy, my thighs are aching terribly. I can feel the pain and I know why. Yesterday’s descend was quite stressful. But I am determined to walk. I am already feeling like returning home. Work is waiting for me in Kathmandu. Have to write stories about Nar, the memorable traveling kitchen etc. At about…

  • Nar Phu Trek: At The Top Of Kang La Pass: Day 12 of 16

    While his guitar gently smiles! Dinesh Wagle poses with Matt’s guitar at Kang La Pass. Pic by Matt Nagwal: Today, as I am writing these lines, we are in Nagwal. We arrived here some two hours ago. Main attraction of the day was undoubtedly the 5300 meters high Kang La (bhangyang) pass. We started the…

  • Nar Phu Trek: Kang La Phedi Spectacular Trail: Day 11 of 16

    Kang La Phedi: After spending most of the day (till afternoon) we headed for Kang La Phedi, a place below the Kang La Pass. In the morning, I talked to some of the Koru thrashers. While dragging myself up to Kang La Phedi I saw some of the amazing and spectacular scenes in my life.…

  • Nar Phu Trek: Finally In The Village Of Nar: Day 10 of 16

    Thrashing Koru in Nar: Men thrash the grain where as women take part in the process by sifting Army parade or the heart beat? The sound coming out is like grap, grap, grap. For me it was like an army parade where as for Jen it was like a heartbeat. I found this observation cool.…

  • Nar Phu Trek: The Amazing Bridge Of Nar Phedi: Day 9 of 16

    Two bridges, Old and New, at Nar Phedi The Bridge: Yes, the bridge. One of the most exciting structures that I have ever seen. The location makes it even more exciting. I wouldn’t call it an ‘engineering wonder’ but it is built so meticulously that you wonder how they built such a thing in such…

  • Nar Phu Trek: Roaming Around The Phu Village: Day 8 of 16

    Phu Village in Manang District Karma Ringchhe studies in grade two in Phu school when she is not working in Koru field. In this photo, she is seen carrying Koru haystack Trail leading up to Phu: This trail is constructed by the Phu villagers which is destroyed by the heavy snow every year. Phu: Make…