Two day traverse through rhododendron forests, steep gorges, hill slope farms, and beautiful views of Annapurna peaks. This afternoon we are enjoying a rest in our guesthouse room overlooking the Modi Khloa (River) valley which we will begin a three day walk up the sidewall to eventually make the Annapurna Base Camp. To get here,…

Yesterday we made our way from Ulleri at 2070m elevation up through a subtropical jungle forest and along mountain streams to Ghorepani village at 2860m. So a big climb for us old folk! But the trail is literally stone steps so very easy. The only negative was occasionally criss crossing or walking short distances along…

Great warm up day: 9km and 3000’ elevation gain! Yesterday we took a short flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara where we stayed the night to start the trek today. We didn’t have much time in Pokhara but had a very nice afternoon nap (jet lag!) and yummy dinner near the hotel. Bhagwat has set us…