Mardi Himal Trek - Day 2

Mardi Himal Trek - Day 2
17-Oct-2000

Mardi Himal is a mountain peak on the shoulder of fishtail - on Day 2 we went from Dhampus to The Rhododendron Forest (2550m)

Panorama in Dhampus



Hinchuli from Dhampus
Hiunchuli as it is sometimes spelled, is 6441m tall


The Children of Dhampus



The Children of Dhampus



The Children of Dhampus



The Children of Dhampus



The Children of Dhampus



Fungi on the trail



Beautiful!



Sherpa's rest
These were built to the height of a porter's load and found all over the place


Machapuchare
Our final destination: Machapuchare or "Fish tail" as it is sometimes called, is 6997m tall from the giant rhododendron forest


Annapurna South and Hinchuili



Music on the trail
Our guide, Gopi, playing himalayan flute


Anapurna south again



Trek board
(Sign says: Trekking Information Map Board)


SGK enjoying trek



All 32 porters go on strike!! We have to share the load!! (Just kidding)



Big Boss gives it a go














Kate gives it a go






Melissa gives it a go









The striking porters



Leached again!