SGTrekker 12D Nepal Upper Mustang Tiji Festival Photo Tour (1-12 May 2013)
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limwhow
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First dinner in Kathmandu...
"Where shall we eat?" wondered Adrian.
"Aiyah.. where else? Bamboo lor.. So near by. Some more the last trip I quite enjoyed the cheese steak," I replied.
"Oh.. cheese steak there is nice? Ok, let's go!" happily, Adrian led.
.. and of course, like many restaurants in Nepal, they have free wee-fee (wi-fi).
You just gotta ask the waiter for the password.
.. and the cheese steak turned out to be a little less than perfect.
Hopefully the orange fanta makes up for the deficiency. LOL..
Yes, indeed that's correct.
In retrospect, the phone signal up in Upper Mustang was non-existent for all 7 of us.
And we were happily without signal for 7 days.
"Where shall we eat?" wondered Adrian.
"Aiyah.. where else? Bamboo lor.. So near by. Some more the last trip I quite enjoyed the cheese steak," I replied.
"Oh.. cheese steak there is nice? Ok, let's go!" happily, Adrian led.
.. and of course, like many restaurants in Nepal, they have free wee-fee (wi-fi).
You just gotta ask the waiter for the password.
.. and the cheese steak turned out to be a little less than perfect.
Hopefully the orange fanta makes up for the deficiency. LOL..
Yes, indeed that's correct.
In retrospect, the phone signal up in Upper Mustang was non-existent for all 7 of us.
And we were happily without signal for 7 days.
limwhow
Senior Member
We gotta fly to Pokhara the next morning.
Gotta grab an early night's rest.
We enjoy roaming the streets of Kathmandu not only in the day, but also in the night
Because come night fall, the streets take on a totally different character, with most of the lighting coming from the fluorescent and tungsten blubs of the small shops.
Dark, but at the same time, tingling with excitement.
Gotta grab an early night's rest.
We enjoy roaming the streets of Kathmandu not only in the day, but also in the night
Because come night fall, the streets take on a totally different character, with most of the lighting coming from the fluorescent and tungsten blubs of the small shops.
Dark, but at the same time, tingling with excitement.
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limwhow
Senior Member
... the next morning...
And indeed. What Vngks said was true.
We really need to keep eating on the trek.
Even up in the mountain, the cold was tough as our bodies would keep generating heat to fight it.
All in all, we would expend more energy than we would usually require down at sea level.
And indeed. What Vngks said was true.
We really need to keep eating on the trek.
Even up in the mountain, the cold was tough as our bodies would keep generating heat to fight it.
All in all, we would expend more energy than we would usually require down at sea level.
limwhow
Senior Member
Day 2: Pokhara..
[International Mountain Museum, World Peace Stupa, Fewa Lake]
Pokhara is a lovely and scenic little gateway town to many destinations in the mountains.
By itself it is a little more touristy but certainly much more peaceful and serene in comparison with Kathmandu, as many local people also make their ways to Pokhara for their holiday.
It was later that we learned that even some of the Lowa (people of Lo Manthang) would move to Pokhara to stay for a few months when the harsh winter comes in Upper Mustang.
... meanwhile, it was the domestic airport that saw us, again.
The experienced travellers to Nepal knew that to reduce fatigue and to conserve energy, the roller type of luggage is good.
But of course, only if the road is flat. Any rougher roads, our good friends will suffer. LOL...
Well, of course over the years there were some aviation accidents and fatalities.
But hey, these pilots fly every day.
And we only come to Nepal once a while..
Some more with Adrian around, everything is under control... No?
Yes, what wkcheah said is true. We really hope there would be no delays.
Thankfully the mountain gods were on our side today. And we saw the Pokhara end of the airport. Safely.
Got Video?
... and here of course
is the small little video
of our Yeti Air propeller flight
to Pokhara.
[video=youtube_share;xf6b-I9UQKQ]http://youtu.be/xf6b-I9UQKQ[/video]
[International Mountain Museum, World Peace Stupa, Fewa Lake]
Pokhara is a lovely and scenic little gateway town to many destinations in the mountains.
By itself it is a little more touristy but certainly much more peaceful and serene in comparison with Kathmandu, as many local people also make their ways to Pokhara for their holiday.
It was later that we learned that even some of the Lowa (people of Lo Manthang) would move to Pokhara to stay for a few months when the harsh winter comes in Upper Mustang.
... meanwhile, it was the domestic airport that saw us, again.
The experienced travellers to Nepal knew that to reduce fatigue and to conserve energy, the roller type of luggage is good.
But of course, only if the road is flat. Any rougher roads, our good friends will suffer. LOL...
Well, of course over the years there were some aviation accidents and fatalities.
But hey, these pilots fly every day.
And we only come to Nepal once a while..
Some more with Adrian around, everything is under control... No?
Yes, what wkcheah said is true. We really hope there would be no delays.
Thankfully the mountain gods were on our side today. And we saw the Pokhara end of the airport. Safely.
Got Video?
... and here of course
is the small little video
of our Yeti Air propeller flight
to Pokhara.
[video=youtube_share;xf6b-I9UQKQ]http://youtu.be/xf6b-I9UQKQ[/video]
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limwhow
Senior Member
The International Mountain Museum
This was a most interesting museum showcasing a long history of the local and international teams of mountaineers who have attempted and conquered the mountains of the Himalaya.
We saw the old clothings, equipment, trekking shoes and outfits, and the types of oxygen tanks they used to use.
Looking at some of these, I wondered how the mountaineers of old manage to conquer all adversities to reach the summits.
These were almost humanly impossible feats.
Here, outside the museum on a warm summer day...
... and of old ice axes...
.. and we found ourselves watching a video of the trek to Everest Base Camp.
And in one quiet corner of the room, Adrian and Mahesh started talking about a possible trek to EBC via Gokyo Lake.
Many of us were inspired by the notion. The only thing that was stopping us was: conditioning and fitness, but most importantly, when will we have enough leave to execute the trip.
This was a most interesting museum showcasing a long history of the local and international teams of mountaineers who have attempted and conquered the mountains of the Himalaya.
We saw the old clothings, equipment, trekking shoes and outfits, and the types of oxygen tanks they used to use.
Looking at some of these, I wondered how the mountaineers of old manage to conquer all adversities to reach the summits.
These were almost humanly impossible feats.
Here, outside the museum on a warm summer day...
... and of old ice axes...
.. and we found ourselves watching a video of the trek to Everest Base Camp.
And in one quiet corner of the room, Adrian and Mahesh started talking about a possible trek to EBC via Gokyo Lake.
Many of us were inspired by the notion. The only thing that was stopping us was: conditioning and fitness, but most importantly, when will we have enough leave to execute the trip.
limwhow
Senior Member
World Peace Stupa (Pokhara Shanti Stupa)
This world peace stupa was built by Buddhist monks from the Japanese Nipponzan Myohoji Organisation.
Perched high on the peak of Ananda Hill, the foundation was laid in 1973.
But progression of construction was hindered as the local government tore down the building later and forbid further building.
It was with much perseverance that the Stupa was finally completed in 1992.
The entrance required a short climb.
Hmmm... apparently one got to climb with his own two feet, but not on his two wheels.
This was perhaps a warm up climb to what was to come later on in the trek.
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This world peace stupa was built by Buddhist monks from the Japanese Nipponzan Myohoji Organisation.
Perched high on the peak of Ananda Hill, the foundation was laid in 1973.
But progression of construction was hindered as the local government tore down the building later and forbid further building.
It was with much perseverance that the Stupa was finally completed in 1992.
The entrance required a short climb.
Hmmm... apparently one got to climb with his own two feet, but not on his two wheels.
This was perhaps a warm up climb to what was to come later on in the trek.
.
limwhow
Senior Member
The boys and girl were all well-prepared for shooting the scene, with tripods in hands.
SereneXMM and I were left to roam around...
Here, she was shooting the city (town) of Pokhara from atop the hill.
I turned back and saw Mr TrippingTheLight and Adrian discussing their shot.
The World Peace Stupa was so peaceful up here that there was hardly any conflict.
An air of equanimity permeated the environment.
Everything was good.
There was no evil, no war.
No greed, no ignorance.
No men, no women...
Hmm... yah, I think Adrian took that literally.
Or maybe he didn't see the 'Lady' sign because smoke got in his eyes.
[Terrible shot. All movement blur and such. But it documented the moment, I think.]
Anyway, I must also confess that I committed the sin after him.
For I also had to use the lady's toilet because the other toilets were jammed up.
But of course, with SereneXMM standing guard outside to keep me safe. Hahaha...
SereneXMM and I were left to roam around...
Here, she was shooting the city (town) of Pokhara from atop the hill.
I turned back and saw Mr TrippingTheLight and Adrian discussing their shot.
The World Peace Stupa was so peaceful up here that there was hardly any conflict.
An air of equanimity permeated the environment.
Everything was good.
There was no evil, no war.
No greed, no ignorance.
No men, no women...
Hmm... yah, I think Adrian took that literally.
Or maybe he didn't see the 'Lady' sign because smoke got in his eyes.
[Terrible shot. All movement blur and such. But it documented the moment, I think.]
Anyway, I must also confess that I committed the sin after him.
For I also had to use the lady's toilet because the other toilets were jammed up.
But of course, with SereneXMM standing guard outside to keep me safe. Hahaha...
WeeHow
Thinking of this?
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/land...trekking-bhandar-gokyo-everest-base-camp.html
Thinking of this?
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/land...trekking-bhandar-gokyo-everest-base-camp.html
TWmilkteaTW
Senior Member
Awesome..the trip with plenty nice photos is here. Finally..have been awhile i guess?
Camping here for sure. Thanks for sharing
Camping here for sure. Thanks for sharing
divinemoment
Senior Member
Nice video
limwhow
Senior Member
LOL.. thanks, etegration. Waiting for my team members to come in with their photos!
Thanks! Yah.. I feel like going back to Boudanath... and back to the mountains again.
Thanks, undergrd!
Will post as we go along.
AlexK yah AlexK - don't camp here. Next round please come up to the mountains and camp with us there!
limwhow
Senior Member
technica, thank you!wonderful stuffs!
Well... I think my team members must be busy over the weekend with family and work.
Never mind we let them slowly come in. Meanwhile I shall keep the thread going with some of my usual stories. HAHA...
Daoyin yah Daoyin.. one day, one day.
Thanks for coming on board, TWmilkteaTW!
divinemoment yah divinemoment, thanks thanks!
I try my best.
LOL..
limwhow
Senior Member
Wow...! Chinese dinner at Pokhara?!
Yes, no mistake about it.
We had a nice Chinese dinner for this night at Pokhara.
But strangely, for some reasons which we could not explain, some E.coli might have found their ways to a few of our intestines.
LOL.. thankfully, nothing which a few tablets could not solve.
A good night sleep in that lovely Landmark Hotel and we were ready for a long day the next day.
Yes, no mistake about it.
We had a nice Chinese dinner for this night at Pokhara.
But strangely, for some reasons which we could not explain, some E.coli might have found their ways to a few of our intestines.
LOL.. thankfully, nothing which a few tablets could not solve.
A good night sleep in that lovely Landmark Hotel and we were ready for a long day the next day.
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