Annapurna in the Monsoon Day 10: The Final Descent
I experience a Disney princess moment on the final day of trekking, and run a final gauntlet of landslips and the risks of Nepali driving.
Annapurna in the Monsoon Day 9: The Perks of Slow Trekking
My aching knees gave me no choice but slow trekking, but I was glad. It forced me to pay attention to the Annapurna wildlife on my way down to Jhinudanda.
Annapurna in the Monsoon Day 8: The Summer Plateau
On the way back, I discovered that the plateau is green and flowering in summer. I think about what I ate on the trek to distract from the difficult way down.
Annapurna in the Monsoon Day 7: The Trail of Flowers
My doubts over whether it was worth it to trek to Annapurna Base Camp in the monsoon cleared on the 7th day when I saw the alpine summer flowers.
Annapurna in the Monsoon Day 6: The Shrine of Dovan
We would ascend 1000m on the sixth day, aiming to spend the night in Deurali. Along the way, near Dovan, there is a local temple.
Annapurna in the Monsoon Day 5: Leaving Chomrong
Chomrong village lies at the border between civilisation and the wilderness sanctuary in Annapurna. The mountain beyond it is different.
