Monthly Archives: March 2014

Return trek to Ghunsa Today we retrace our path back down the valley to Ghunsa. Quote for the Day If I could not walk far and fast, I think I should just explode and perish. ― Charles Dickens Did You … Continue reading →

Return trek to Ghunsa Taking two days we retrace our steps back to Ghunsa. The return journey offers a different perspective of the mountain views and stunning surrounds.

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To Lhonak (4780m) Today will be another challenging day and an early start is needed. We climb lateral moraine for an hour before reaching a landslide section with large boulders which we must pass through at a steady pace. The … Continue reading →

To Kangpachen (4050m) The stage to Kangpachen is arguably one of the most spectacular day on trek. We pass through meadows full with wildflowers in the spring time, and we will pass through forests of rhododendron and pine with a … Continue reading →

In Ghunsa (3595m) Day 11 is our first rest day of the Great Big Walk. Quote for the Day Many people nowadays live in a series of interiors…disconnected from each other. On foot everything stays connected, for while walking one … Continue reading →

To Ghunsa (3595m) The stage to Ghunsa marks a change in the scenery with rhododendron, camellias and azaleas along the trail. We pass by the village of Phale, a Tibetan refugee settlement where it is possible to purchase handicrafts and … Continue reading →

To Gyabla (2730m) The valley begins to widen on the stage to Gyabla, and rather than climbing up and down it is a more gradual and steady ascent until we reach the outskirts of the pretty village of Gyabla.  The … Continue reading →

To Amjilosa (2308m). The stage from Sukathum to Amjilosa is a challenging day. After crossing the suspension bridge outside Sukathum we enter dense forest once again until the valley narrows into steep gorge country.The sound of the river is deafening … Continue reading →

To Chiruwa (1270m) The trail ascends and descends steadily for approximately 4 hours as we make our way towards the Tamor Khola and the valley floor at Nagadin. This area is significant to the history of Nepal and is where … Continue reading →

Walk To Mitlung (1542m) Today we will begin our Great Big Walk!  We will walk approximately four hours to Mitlung.  The trails throughout the lower sections of the Kanchenjunga region pass through fertile valleys that typically produce up to three … Continue reading →

Drive to Taplejung (1820m). Today we plan to drive to Taplejung. Flights can sometimes be delayed due to mountain weather and so flexibility and patience may be required. The Kanchenjunga region is home to Sherpa, Limbu, Rai and Gurung people.  … Continue reading →