Distance Travelled - Approx. 830 km (516 miles).
Hours Travelled - 25 hours (1 day, 1 hour)
Destinations - 2
Top 3
Since we spent far less time in Nepal than India we picked our top 3 moments, instead of top 5 to make the decision more difficult.
3 - Hot Springs - Half way through the ascent of Annapurna, we stopped at the hot springs and relaxed our legs, it was heaven on earth. Although, the hiking that followed the relaxation period was a bitch. Our legs hated us that day.
2 - Kathmandu - With it being my first ever Christmas away from home I was missing the usual rituals. But I really enjoyed Christmas in Kathmandu, we had a turkey dinner and partied at night. I think it was suited as the best place to spend a first christmas away from home out of all the previous places we had visited. The catastrophe of Ady dropping his turkey dinner and eating off his crotch was a highlight too.
1-Reaching ABC - When we finally made it to the Annapurna Base Camp at 4200m. It was a dream. The mountains were covered in bright white snow and the sky was so clear. The good few hours we spent warming ourselves up in the lodge eating chocolate and resting our feet was a well cherished moment. We were both proud of our achivement that day. The avalanche the following day was a great thing to see as an addition.
Final Advice
If you ever go to Nepal you must venture out into the Himalayas to experience their might and beauty. They are incredible. There are hikes that are suited for everyone, and each contains their own highlights. The food is great if you know where to go, with many western classics on the menu. The local speciality of Dahl Bhat is cheap and plentiful but was a bit too ghetto for us snobs. Transportation is common between the big cities of Pokhara and Kathmandu but venturing outside of these places is far more difficult (feel free to ride by rooftop too). Waterproof bag covers are great for the bus journies, just in case a goat pisses on your bag too. The nightlife in Kathmandu is really fun, and many locals speak English to make things easier. I really think I will be returning here one day.
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