Mardi Himal Trek - Day 1

Mardi Himal Trek - Day 1
16-Oct-2000

Mardi Himal, locally known as Machupuchare, is a mountain peak commonly called "Fishtail" for it's shape. Our trek was to take us on to the shoulder of the mountain. The beginning of the trek is also part of of the Annapurna circuit. - on Day 1 we went from Pokhara to Dhampus (1620m). Dampus is home to the Gurung people.

Loading the bus



Himalayan Encounters base camp roofline



Smiles before departure



Pokhara Valley



Lunchtime
From right to left: SGK, Sara, Malaysia (AKA Melissa Dellow), Susan, Sandy, Helena, Ken








Mountain Children
These kids were all at our first stop of the day, which was a small restaurant at the top of a torturous 5 mile long stair



Dawa escorting SGK up the mountain



Tibetan Prayer flags



SGK on top of the world!!!



Us at the summit near Dhampus



Primitive ferris wheel under construction



Rice paddies of Dhampus



Children of Dhampus