Ajay and Daniel
On our way to Siklis
No seats left on the bus
With no kids at school and 115 degree weather in Delhi, we planned an escape from India. The getaway comprised of a two week excursion to scenic Nepal. Upon landing we spent the first night in Kathmandu then headed to Pokhara. From Pokhara took a 2 hour bus ride and began a our trek. After reaching Siklis we headed for Annapurna Base Camp. In all we covered around 75 miles in seven days. We started each day bright and early, usually waking around 5:15 since the sun would begin its ascent just before 5 a.m. Breakfast by 6:30, usually apple porridge & coffee, then pack and start walking by seven. We stopped for lunch and dinner at tea houses nestled along the hillside next to the trail. Nothing fancy, just a kitchen, bathroom and between 5-15 small bedrooms containing only two beds. But after walking up and down mountains for 8-10 hours you don't think about much else. We had a wonderful guide named Ajay, who keep us moving in the right direction throughout the trip and even invited us over for dinner when we returned to Kathmandu. After the trek, we relaxed for a few days enjoying some great food and even visited the monkey temple. Overall it was an amazing trip with spectacular views, great weather, delicious food and good people.
Daniel heading up the stairs to the monkey temple then he & I with Ajay's son in their home for dinner