Bhratung - Annapurna Day 3 (End)

(2870m) 28 km travelled.

Day 2 was marked by a 1000m increase in altitude and the corresponding change in scenery. No longer in the humid jungles of the lower elevations, the coniferous forests of higher ground welcomed us to our first great views of the 6k-8k high Annapurna Range

With the annual Dashain holiday occuring here in Nepal, huge gambling groups have been a mainstay in each village. Children and adults alike huddle around these boards shouting their bets, while the infants and tourists stare wide-eyed at all the colors and activity. It added plenty of energy to our brief stop-offs in each Himalayan town.Read more