Nepal by Krishna P Bhattarai

June 1, 2011
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This is not a guide book. A lot of the author’s insights here will not be found on the internet. There is some history, some politics, some sociology but mostly geography in this informative yet easy to read book. Here …

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Langtang Himal

June 12, 2010
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, drive to Syabrubesi Day 2: Syabru Besi (1430m) to Lama Hotel (2500m) Day 3: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3400m) Day 4: Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3800m) + short hike to Kyanjin Ri Viewpoint (4700m) …

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Island Peak Challenge 2009

June 7, 2009
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a winter ascent of Island Peak at “Sherpa speed” by Chan Joon Yee, dedicated to the late Jason Ho The Challenger Name: Chan Joon Yee Nationality: Singaporean Born: 1-3-1964 Alpine Experience: climbed Mera Peak (6476m) in 10 days, descended into …

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20th January 2009

June 5, 2009
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The airport and its surroundings didn’t seem to have changed very much over the years. My last visit was in 2003. It was still the brick walled building, the bronze decor, nothing obviously added or subtracted. Even though it was …

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