Aventyrsresor – Helambu Trek 2010 – Dially Dispatches

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24 March

After breakfast at 7 a clock, we were picked up by Tendi , and set off for Sunderijal.  We met our cook and porters who were joining us for the 5-day camping trekking, in the Helambu area,  75 km north of Kathamndu.  The trail started with a quite steep ascent, passing by small villages. We entered the  Sibapuri  National park. The trail continued through the Rhododendron forest, with some flowers still in bloom, dropping the red petals on the path.  We also saw beautiful butterflies, and an eagle seeking for prey. We stopped for a lunchbreak and the cook prepared a nice meal for us, which we enjoyed sitting in the sun.  After lunch, the trail continued upwards until we reached the deurali (the highest pass) at 2400 meters.   When we passed the deurali,  the veiw of the Nuwakot district village opened up beneath us, and we descended to our night camp in Chisapani. We have had sunny and hot weather, and now we just finished this lovely day with a superb Nepalese dinner.

24 March, 2010- Trek Starting

Aventyrsresor – Helambu Trek 2010 – Dially Dispatches

    Trekking    

23 March

The morning started very early for some of us. Our guide Tendi, met Trygve at 0530 and took him to the airport for a mountain flight.  The flight was a bit delayed, due to weather conditions,  but after some waiting, the flight took off for the scenic ride to the Everest area.

When he came back, Kristina and Monika joined them for a short trip to Durbar square of  Patan.  We visited the golden temple and Tendi told us about the beautiful different temples.

The atmosphere of Kathmandu is very intense, with many things happening at the same time, and so much to look at.  Also traffic is very busy.

After Patan,  we all went to the office of Peak Promotions, were Monika had a meeting with Mahadev, Wongchhu and Tendi, discussing future plans. Monika also met with Rupa and Neeru working at the office.  Kristina and Trygve went out to by gaters in Thamel while waiting.  After a nice lunchbreak , we explored Thamel by foot, and bought some nice souvenirs.

Neeru helpes us with a taxi, and driving back to the hotel we passed bya group of  Newari  celebrating with  a colorful parade.

In the evening Monika and Kristina went to see Mats, who used to work with Aventyrsresor as a guide. Now he is working in Kathmandu with enviromental projects, focusing mostly on water supply.  They had a very nice time there.