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Day 12 - Muktinath 3800m to Jomsom 2710m |
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After the epic day of climbing 1000m to the pass and then descending 1600m the town of Muktinath was a welcome respite. Hot showers and good food re-energized for the walk down. Still no cars and no roads on this side. |
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The village of Kagbeni stands on the edge of Upper Mustang. This remote region stretches north to the Tibetan border. We, however, were to head south back towards civilization. |
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Day 13 - Jomsom 2710m to Tukche 2590 |
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On this side of the Annapurnas we get some great views of Dhaulagiri, at 8170m it is the fourth tallest mountain in the world. |
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Day 14 - Tukche 2590 to Ghasa 2010m |
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A dwelling on the river bed. |
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Day 15 - Ghasa 2010m to Tatopani 1160m |
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Dirty but cute. |
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This local guy is tweaking out my walking stick for me. |
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Day 16 - Tatopani 1160m to Ghorepani 2750m |
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This was a really gruelling day climbing more than 1500 metres. |
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Day 17 - Ghorepani 2750m to Poon Hill 3100m to Naya Pul |
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Poon Hill is a very popular place for viewing the sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himals. Thankfully the weather cleared and we were rewarded with these spectacular vistas. This is Machhapuchre, the home of the gods. |
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The Annapurnas. |
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Dhaulagiri. |
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Some fellow trekkers and their guides. |
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Poon hill is mobbed by tourists. It turns into a bit of a social event after sunrise. |
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Beautiful Rhododendron trees around Poon Hill. |
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One more self take at sunrise. |
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You didn't think we'd leave you without a Where's Waldo pic did you? This one's in Pokhara after the trek. |
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