Day 2 Mardi Himal Trek – Annapurna Range, Himalayas
April 9, 2014 • Spiritual Adventures
We slept like babies after a long day of trekking on Day 1. We woke up just as the sun was coming up and were treated to a beautiful sunrise over the valley. Annapurna South, one of the peaks in the Annapurna range, was also visible from our camp grounds and majestically lit up as the sun rose.
After an early breakfast we headed out to trek higher. Our goal was to get to Low Camp which was at an elevation of 2,975m (9,760 feet). After 40 minutes of trekking we arrived at Rest Camp. It was no more than a shack which was a tea house with a million dollar view of Mount Machhapuchchhre (Fishtail). We stopped here for a short while to take in the views then carried on. From here we walked through more of this gorgeous forest we experienced the day before. Rhododendron and magnolia trees were flowering and often covering our path with beautiful flower petals. I have never in my life walked through such a beautiful forest.
We finally arrived in Low Camp where we had lunch and took in the gorgeous views of Fishtail and neighboring peaks. We rested for a while in the sun and then began the journey back down to Forest Camp where our tents were. Our legs by now have had a serious workout and we were so happy to sit around the fire with our crew. It wasn’t long before one of the porters whipped out a drum and they all began singing and dancing. Oh, how much fun was that. We all jumped in and it definitely was one of the highlights of the trip for me – dancing with sherpas and porters up in the Himalayan mountains. You can hear some of their singing below.
Day 2 of our trek ends with great memories….
Gorgeous sunrise from our camp grounds.
Forest Camp, 2,600m, is the name of the grounds where we stayed the night.
At rest camp, located about 40 minute hike away from Forest Camp. Great view of Fishtail from here.
Hiking through more gorgeous forests….
Rhododendrons and magnolias are blooming making the trek quite special
The view of Fishtail from Low Camp. Gorgeous!
At Low Camp at an elevation of 2,975m
Another long day of trekking. We end the night with a camp fire, song and dance with sherpas and porters. What great fun!
If the audio player below does not load or play then click this link to Play our favorite sherpa song
[jwplayer mediaid=”6215″]
Audio only.
South India’s Mouth Watering Treasure
Tamil Nadu, the land of the Tamils, was dominated by the Dravidian culture for 2500 years. The cuisine is distinctly different from that of the north, and is based primarily on rice rather than wheat and an abundant use of coconut. With a largely vegetarian population like much of India, Tamil Na...
Read More
Madurai’s Sacred Citadel to the Goddess
Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple in South India, Hinduism’s grandest citadel to the goddess, is a sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus the world over and one of the most famous temples in India. This temple, centuries old and hand carved out of granite, covers an area of 16.5 acres. In Mad...
Read More
Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat in South India
An invitation to join Jasmine Grace on a Vedic Adventure in South India from Nov 29 to Dec 10, 2017. “On my upcoming fifth trip to India, I feel it is a deep honor to guide beautiful beings through the soul-stirring and beautiful land of India. In true Dandapani style, this is no ordinary yoga&he...
Read More
A life-transforming journey awaits you
Every year I conduct a retreat in Asia which is open to the public. These journeys are opportunities for people to get away from their daily routines, study with me in a deeper way and embark on a journey of self-transformation. In February of 2017 I’ll be guiding a group of individuals on ...
Read More
