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Oct 19–Nov 11, 2007

Annapurna-Tilicho Trekking with Chulu Far East climb

  • Flight Munich-Frankfurt-Bangkok-Kathmandu
  • Kathmandu
  • Flight to Pokhara, Bus to Beni
  • Trekking: Beni - Raghughat - Tatopani - Ghasa - Marpha - Thinigaon - Mesonkanto Pass (5020 m) - Lake Tilicho - Tilicho Basecamp - Manang
  • Climb of Chulu Far East (6059 m)
  • Trekking: Lower Pisang - Timang Besi - Jagat - Bumbuhle
  • Bus to Kathmandu
  • Kathmandu
  • Mountain Flight to Everest Massif
  • Flight Kathmandu-Bangkok-Frankfurt-Munich
Check out Jörg's trip report for a detailed day-by-day description.
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Bangkok Airport and Kathmandu
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport: changing planes at Bangkok Kathmandu: livestock waiting in front of a Butcher's shop Kathmandu

Kathmandu
Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple, monkeys Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple, monkeys Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple at the Bagmati river Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple at the Bagmati river Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple at the Bagmati river Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple at the Bagmati river Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple at the Bagmati river Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Temple at the Bagmati river Kathmandu: Boudnanath Stupa Kathmandu: prayer wheeles at Boudnanath Stupa Kathmandu: Boudnanath Stupa Kathmandu: Boudnanath Stupa Kathmandu: Boudnanath Stupa Kathmandu: monks at Boudnanath Stupa Kathmandu: Patan Kathmandu: Patan Kathmandu: Patan Kathmandu: Patan Kathmandu: Patan Kathmandu: Patan Kathmandu: Patan Kathmandu: Patan Kathmandu: Patan Kathmandu: Patan Kathmandu: Patan

Kathmandu to Raghughat
Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara: Annapurna massif from the plane Pokhara: Yeti Airlines Pokhara: loading the bus to to Raghughat Pokhara to Raghughat: inside the bus Pokhara to Raghughat Pokhara to Raghughat Beni: unloading the bus Beni: unloading the bus

Raghughat to Tatopani
Raghughat: getting ready for the day Raghughat to Tatopani Raghughat to Tatopani Raghughat to Tatopani: ugly spider Raghughat to Tatopani: Kali Gandaki valley Raghughat to Tatopani Raghughat to Tatopani Raghughat to Tatopani Raghughat to Tatopani Raghughat to Tatopani: crossing the Kali Gandaki Raghughat to Tatopani Raghughat to Tatopani: Kali Gandaki valley Raghughat to Tatopani: Kali Gandaki valley Raghughat to Tatopani Raghughat to Tatopani: Kali Gandaki valley Raghughat to Tatopani Raghughat to Tatopani: Kali Gandaki valley Raghughat to Tatopani Tatopani Tatopani

Tatopani to Ghasa
Tatopani Tatopani to Ghasa: Kali Gandaki valley Tatopani to Ghasa Tatopani to Ghasa Tatopani to Ghasa Tatopani to Ghasa Tatopani to Ghasa Tatopani to Ghasa Tatopani to Ghasa Tatopani to Ghasa Tatopani to Ghasa: two of our porters Tatopani to Ghasa Tatopani to Ghasa Tatopani to Ghasa Tatopani to Ghasa Tatopani to Ghasa Tatopani to Ghasa Tatopani to Ghasa

Ghasa to Marpha
Ghasa: packing up camp Ghasa: packing up camp Ghasa to Marpha Ghasa to Marpha Ghasa to Marpha Ghasa to Marpha Ghasa to Marpha Ghasa to Marpha Ghasa to Marpha Ghasa to Marpha Ghasa to Marpha Ghasa to Marpha Ghasa to Marpha Ghasa to Marpha Ghasa to Marpha Ghasa to Marpha: lunch break in Larjung Larjung Kanti gompa Kanti gompa Kanti gompa Kanti gompa Kanti gompa Kanti gompa Kanti gompa Ghasa to Marpha Ghasa to Marpha Ghasa to Marpha Ghasa to Marpha

Marpha to Thinigaon
Marpha: getting ready for the day Tashi Lhahang gompa in Marpha Tashi Lhahang gompa in Marpha Tashi Lhahang gompa in Marpha Marpha Marpha to Thinigaon Marpha to Thinigaon Marpha to Thinigaon Marpha to Thinigaon Jomsom: downtown Jomsom Near Thinigaon: above Jomsom Thinigaon: camping in Thinigaon's school court yard Thinigaon: hiking up a mountain above Thinigaon Thinigaon: view at Jomsom Thinigaon: Daniel with Tilicho Peak (7134 m) in the background Thinigaon: at around 3700 m; in the background Tilicho Peak (7134 m) Thinigaon: sunset behind Dhaulagiri (8167 m)

Thinigaon to Tilicho Camp 1
Tilicho Peak (7134 m) Dhaulagiri (8167 m) Thinigaon to Tilicho Camp 1: hiking up the Thini Kola valley Thinigaon to Tilicho Camp 1: crossing a stream Thinigaon to Tilicho Camp 1: porter Thinigaon to Tilicho Camp 1: camp at Csarmai (3750 m) Thinigaon to Tilicho Camp 1: our cook Thinigaon to Tilicho Camp 1 Thinigaon to Tilicho Camp 1: view of camp at Csarmai from about 4000 m

Tilicho Camp 1 to Tilicho Camp 2
Tilicho Camp 1 to Tilicho Camp 2 Tilicho Camp 1 to Tilicho Camp 2 Tilicho Camp 1 to Tilicho Camp 2: ascending the Thini Khola valley Tilicho Camp 1 to Tilicho Camp 2 Tilicho Camp 1 to Tilicho Camp 2: Bhim with his radio Tilicho Camp 2: erecting camp Tilicho Camp 2 Tilicho Camp 2: chilling at camp Tilicho Camp 2: camp at Naepsu Dama Chapa with Dhaulagiri (8167 m) in the distance Tilicho Camp 2: Martin with Dhaulagiri (8167 m) in the distance Tilicho Camp 2: camp at Naepsu Dama Chapa Tilicho Camp 2: porters at dinner with Mesokantu La pass (5121 m) in the distance Tilicho Camp 2: porters at dinner

Tilicho Camp 2 to Tilicho Lake Camp
Tilicho Camp 2 to Tilicho Lake Camp: ascending Mesokantu La pass (5121 m) Tilicho Camp 2 to Tilicho Lake Camp: at Mesokantu La pass (5121 m) Tilicho Camp 2 to Tilicho Lake Camp: at Mesokantu La pass (5121 m) Tilicho Camp 2 to Tilicho Lake Camp: Mesokantu La pass (5121 m) Tilicho Camp 2 to Tilicho Lake Camp: Tilicho Peak (7134 m) from Mesokantu La pass (5121 m) Tilicho Camp 2 to Tilicho Lake Camp: Mesokantu La pass (5121 m) Tilicho Camp 2 to Tilicho Lake Camp: Daniel with Tilicho Peak (7134 m) in the background Tilicho Camp 2 to Tilicho Lake Camp: Tilicho Peak (7134 m) from Mesokantu La pass (5121 m) Tilicho Camp 2 to Tilicho Lake Camp: descending toward Lake Tilicho Tilicho Camp 2 to Tilicho Lake Camp: descending toward Lake Tilicho Tilicho Camp 2 to Tilicho Lake Camp: descending toward Lake Tilicho Tilicho Camp 2 to Tilicho Lake Camp: Lake Tilicho Tilicho Camp 2 to Tilicho Lake Camp: near Lake Tilicho Tilicho Camp 2 to Tilicho Lake Camp: near Lake Tilicho

Tilicho Lake Camp to Tilicho Basecamp
Tilicho Lake Southern Campsite: Tilicho lake Tilicho Lake Southern Campsite Tilicho Lake Southern Campsite Tilicho Lake Southern Campsite Tilicho Lake Southern Campsite Tilicho lake Tilicho lake Tilicho lake Tilicho lake Tilicho lake Tilicho lake Tilicho lake Tilicho lake Tilicho lake Tilicho lake Tilicho lake Tilicho lake Khangsar Khola valley Tilicho Basecamp

Tilicho Basecamp to Manang
Tilicho Basecamp to Manang: descending the Khangsar Khola valley Tilicho Basecamp to Manang: descending the Khangsar Khola valley Tilicho Basecamp to Manang: in the Khangsar Khola valley Tilicho Basecamp to Manang: in the Khangsar Khola valley Tilicho Basecamp to Manang: Khangsar Khola valley Tilicho Basecamp to Manang: Khangsar Khola valley Tilicho Basecamp to Manang Tilicho Basecamp to Manang Tilicho Basecamp to Manang Tilicho Basecamp to Manang: descending steep trail Tilicho Basecamp to Manang: descending steep trail Tilicho Basecamp to Manang: descending steep trail Tilicho Basecamp to Manang: descending steep trail Tilicho Basecamp to Manang: porter Tilicho Basecamp to Manang: the village Khangsar Tilicho Basecamp to Manang Tilicho Basecamp to Manang Tilicho Basecamp to Manang: looking back at Tilicho peak Tilicho Basecamp to Manang Tilicho Basecamp to Manang Tilicho Basecamp to Manang: descending steep trail near Manang Tilicho Basecamp to Manang: No horse riding in town! Manang: downtown Manang Manang: movie theater in Manang Manang: inviting lodge in Manang Manang: yak steak, yak burger, yak everything Manang: Manang medical hall Manang Manang: prayer wheels Manang Manang

Manang to Chulu Camp 1
Manang to Chulu Camp 1: Mani stones outside Manang Manang to Chulu Camp 1: Mani stones outside Manang Manang to Chulu Camp 1: Mani stones outside Manang with Annapurna Braga: Braga monestary Braga: Braga monestary Braga: inside the Braga monestary Braga: inside the Braga monestary Braga: inside the Braga monestary Braga: inside the Braga monestary Braga: inside the Braga monestary Braga: inside the Braga monestary Braga: inside the Braga monestary Braga: inside the Braga monestary Braga Braga Manang to Chulu Camp 1 Manang to Chulu Camp 1 Manang to Chulu Camp 1 Manang to Chulu Camp 1: near Ngawal Manang to Chulu Camp 1: "automatic" prayer wheels near Ngawal Manang to Chulu Camp 1: "automatic" prayer wheels near Ngawal; Annapurna in the distance Manang to Chulu Camp 1: "automatic" prayer wheels near Ngawal Chulu Camp 1 Chulu Camp 1: cook and assistant Chulu Camp 1: cooking equipment Chulu Camp 1: erecting tents

Chulu Camp 1 to Chulu Basecamp
Chulu Camp 1 to Chulu Basecamp Chulu Camp 1 to Chulu Basecamp: Chulu Far East (6059 m) Chulu Camp 1 to Chulu Basecamp: Annapurna massif

Chulu Far East Summit
Chulu Far East Climb: ascending in the early morning hours, Annapurna massif in the background Chulu Far East Climb: ascending in the early morning hours, Annapurna massif in the background Chulu Far East Climb: at the col to the SW ridge of Chulu Far East (6059 m) Chulu Far East Climb Chulu Far East Climb: at the SW ridge of Chulu Far East (6059 m); in the background Gangapurna (7455 m) and Annapurna I (8091 m) (right) Chulu Far East Climb: Daniela on the SW ridge Chulu Far East Climb: ascending the SW ridge Chulu Far East Climb: ascending the SW ridge Chulu Far East Climb: ascending the SW ridge; in the background the Annapurna massif with Gangapurna (7455 m) Chulu Far East Climb: Andreas on the summit, Hermann following Chulu Far East Climb: Jörg on the summit of Chulu Far East (6059 m), Annapurna I (8091 m) in the far distance Chulu Far East Climb: Hermann and Andreas on the summit Chulu Far East Climb: Daniel on the summit; in the background Gangapurna (7455 m) and Annapurna I (8091 m) (on the right) Chulu Far East Climb: Daniel and Andreas on the summit; in the background Gangapurna (7455 m) and Annapurna I (8091 m) (on the right) Chulu Far East Climb: Gangapurna (7455 m) and Annapurna I (8091 m) on the right Chulu Far East Climb: Gangapurna (7455 m) in the distance Chulu Far East Climb: summit shot of Daniela and Andreas Chulu Far East Climb: panorama from Chulu Far East looking toward the Annapurna massif Chulu Far East Climb: Manaslu (8163 m) on the left

Chulu Basecamp to Lower Pisang
Chulu Basecamp to Lower Pisang: crossing a stream Chulu Basecamp to Lower Pisang: porters descending from basecamp; Annapurna massif in the distance Chulu Basecamp to Lower Pisang: descending from basecamp; Annapurna massif in the distance Chulu Basecamp to Lower Pisang Chulu Basecamp to Lower Pisang: Annapurna massif Chulu Basecamp to Lower Pisang Chulu Basecamp to Lower Pisang Chulu Basecamp to Lower Pisang Chulu Basecamp to Lower Pisang: Mani stones Chulu Basecamp to Lower Pisang: Mani stones Chulu Basecamp to Lower Pisang Lower Pisang: camping area Lower Pisang Lower Pisang: downtown Lower Pisang Lower Pisang: street scene in Lower Pisang Lower Pisang: assistant to the cook

Lower Pisang to Timang Besi
Lower Pisang to Timang Besi: election instructions Lower Pisang to Timang Besi: road construction Lower Pisang to Timang Besi: Marsyangdi valley Lower Pisang to Timang Besi: Mani stones Lower Pisang to Timang Besi: Mani stones Lower Pisang to Timang Besi Lower Pisang to Timang Besi Lower Pisang to Timang Besi Lower Pisang to Timang Besi Lower Pisang to Timang Besi: sawmill

Timang Besi to Jagat
Timang Besi: getting ready in the morning Timang Besi: our hotel Timang Besi to Jagat Timang Besi to Jagat: preparing large amounts of garlic Timang Besi to Jagat: donkey vs. human Timang Besi to Jagat Timang Besi to Jagat Timang Besi to Jagat: bridge plate Timang Besi to Jagat Timang Besi to Jagat Timang Besi to Jagat: live pigs! Tal: Maoists encounter below Tal Tal: Maoists encounter below Tal Timang Besi to Jagat

Jagat to Bumbuhle
Jagat: packing up camp in the morning Jagat to Bumbuhle: school children Jagat to Bumbuhle: school children Jagat to Bumbuhle Jagat to Bumbuhle: watching road construction on the opposite side of the valley Jagat to Bumbuhle: paddy fields Jagat to Bumbuhle Bumbuhle: our very last camp Bumbuhle: our very last camp Bumbuhle Bumbuhle: preparing the last dinner of the trip Bumbuhle: preparing the last dinner of the trip Bumbuhle: Bhim serving soup Bumbuhle: strange alcoholic beverage for the porters Bumbuhle: porters at dinner Bumbuhle: porters at dinner Bumbuhle: drinking Bumbuhle: dancing Bumbuhle: preparing the tombola

Kathmandu
Kathmandu: budda statue at Swayambhunath Kathmandu: fortune teller at Swayambhunath Kathmandu: monkeys at Swayambhunath Kathmandu: monk in a temple at Swayambhunath Kathmandu: Swayambhunath Kathmandu: Swayambhunath stupa Kathmandu: Swayambhunath, piloce man feeding monkey Kathmandu: Swayambhunath Kathmandu: Swayambhunath Kathmandu: smoldering garbage dump in the middle of Kathmandu Kathmandu: Durbar Square Kathmandu: Durbar Square Kathmandu: Durbar Square Kathmandu: Durbar Square Kathmandu: Durbar Square Kathmandu: Durbar Square Kathmandu: Durbar Square Kathmandu: Durbar Square Kathmandu: Durbar Square Kathmandu: Durbar Square Kathmandu Kathmandu Kathmandu: very last dinner in a restaurant in Kathmandu

Mountain Flight to Mount Everest
Kathmandu Airport: entering the Yeti Airlines plane Mountain Flight to Everest Massif: above Kathmandu Mountain Flight to Everest Massif: Mount Everest (8848 m) and Lhotse (8516 m) Mountain Flight to Everest Massif: Makalu (8462 m) on the left Mountain Flight to Everest Massif: Mount Everest (8848 m) and Lhotse (8516 m) Mountain Flight to Everest Massif: Mount Everest (8848 m) and Lhotse (8516 m) Mountain Flight to Everest Massif Mountain Flight to Everest Massif Mountain Flight to Everest Massif: Cho Oyu (8188 m) on the left Mountain Flight to Everest Massif: Cho Oyu (8188 m) on the left Mountain Flight to Everest Massif: Cho Oyu (8188 m) on the left