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Day 7- Acclimatization Day in Manang 3540m |
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The trekking team. |
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The beautiful Manang valley. We could have spent a week here, enjoying the views and the yak steak. |
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Your intrepid authors with the Annapurna Himal in the background. |
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Right there - that's where we are headed. We will traverse this pass, Thorung La, at 5416m. It's still a 3-day walk from here. |
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Day 8- Manang 3540m to Yak Karka 4018m |
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Day 9- Yak Karka 4018m to Churi Lattar 4200m |
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The Tea houses were more developed than we had imagined. All had comfortable beds, running water, good food and of course a wide selection of teas. |
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Mingmar always liked to help out in the kitchen. All the guest houses treated the guides like part of the family. |
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Day 10- Churi Lattar 4200m to Thorung Phedi 4450m |
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Feats of strength on our way to Thorung Phedi. |
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Upon our approach to Thorung Phedi the thin air and low pressure start to have their effect. This is the Base Camp from where we will attempt to traverse the pass, 1000 metres above. |
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Day 10- Thorung Phedi 4450m to Thorung La (Pass) 5416m to Muktinath 3800m |
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This is the big one. We woke at 3:00 am to begin our ascent under the stars. |
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Sunrise as we approached the pass. |
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The thin air requires us to take many breaks. We are closing in on the top with some fellow trekkers. |
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We made it! Thorung La!. Mingmar looks quite at home way up here. |
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The self take with funny hats. |
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