Monthly Archives: March 2014

Dhunge Kharka (2980m/7hrs) We continue towards the Makalu Barun National Park. At times the trail will be steep and rocky with some scrambling sections and challenging climbs. We will skirt around the picturesque Molun Pokhari (lake) and head south and … Continue reading →

To Molun Pokhari (3954m/5hrs) For five further days we continue towards the Makalu Barun National Park. At times the trail will be steep and rocky with some scrambling sections and challenging climbs. We will skirt around the picturesque Molun Pokhari … Continue reading →

To Bakim Kharka/ High Camp (3020m) A short but challenging day with some steep ridge climbs and a minor pass crossing (2710m).  Short is six to seven hours of walking. Quote for the Day Let’s take a walk. You can … Continue reading →

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Rest Day in Chyamtang (2187m) Quote for the Day The best way undoubtedly of seeing a country is on foot. It is the safest, and most suited to every variety of road; it will often enable you to take a … Continue reading →

To Chyamtang (2187m) We cross another minor pass and finally descend and cross the Arun Nadi to arrive in the friendly Lhomi village of Chyamtang where we will spend a welcome rest day. Quote for the Day It seems thus … Continue reading →

To Kharka Camp The trail to Chyamtang is at times hard to follow due to thick overgrowth. We descend to the Medokchheje Khola before the trail climbs and we follow the west fork. The trail is scrambly in places as … Continue reading →

Cross Lumbha Sambha La to Thudam (3556m) Today we gain magnificent views of the Lumbha Sambha as we climb to the crest of a saddle, the trail here is faint and often undefined due to snow. We traverse below a … Continue reading →

Sanku Link of the GHT from Olangchun Gola to Pass Camp (4453m) Commence Sanku link of the GHT from Olangchun Gola to Pass Camp (4453m). The Great Himalaya Trail crosses the rugged wilderness of the Lumbha Sambha to the Makalu … Continue reading →

Sanku link of the GHT from Olangchun Gola to Pass Camp (4453m) Commence Sanku link of the GHT from Olangchun Gola to Pass Camp (4453m). The Great Himalaya Trail crosses the rugged wilderness of the Lumbha Sambha to the Makalu … Continue reading →

Find Your Fit! is a provincial physical activity promotions/communications campaign designed to get individuals motivated and moving towards healthy, active living.  The Find Your Fit! website is an excellent resource for physical activity throughout the lifespan.  You are also invited to … Continue reading →

A Rest Day for us in Olangchun Gola Quote for the Day A lone peak of high point is a natural focal point in the landscape, something by which both travelers and local orient themselves. In the continuum of landscape, … Continue reading →

To Olangchun Gola (3191m) A relatively short day to Olangchun Gola. Olangchun Gola is one of the most important centres for trade between Nepal and Tibet in this region. Most commonly exports to Tibet include grain, sugar, cigarettes and cotton … Continue reading →

Cross Nango La (4776m) to Yangma Kola (3430m) An early start this morning will give us the best opportunity for clear views during our crossing of the Nango La. Once over the pass we descend to a bowl shaped valley. … Continue reading →

To Nango La Camp (4776m) From Ghunsa we descend the main trail alongside the Ghunsa Kola until we meet a junction in the trail, from here we ascend to a series of summer grazing pastures (Kharka) where we will camp … Continue reading →