Hile and the unknown east

Most of the typical 1-month trekking tourists don't see the east of Nepal. For me the days in and around Hile gave me a nice introduction into the local way of living. People were extremely friendly in spite of the rough mountain life. The day starts with a delicious milk tea (chai) and some hot water. Throughout the day the Nepalese often don't eat more than two times, but then a lot of Dal Bhat (Rice, lentils and seasonal vegetables). In this region the Lumba people use to have a Tongba (a fermented millet alcoholic beverage served with hot water and a straw) in the evenings.
I enjoyed the amazing landscapes on my first hikes around Hile. I will never forget the views throughout the Arun Valley towards the Makalu range with its 8485m high peak, or playing in the snow with local lowland tourists on top of Pathivara. Visiting the NARC - Agricultural Research Station was another highlight where I could learn about the regional challenges in the field of mountain agriculture.Read more