During fall of 2011, I trekked with my daughter Anna-Sophie and my son Robert for three weeks near the Tibetan border in Nepal. The area is very remote and one of the most beautiful areas in Nepal. The trek followed ancient salt trading routes to Tibet and took us around Manaslu, called the Mountain of the Spirit. It is the eighth highest mountain of the world. We also trekked into Tsum valley, one of the eight sacred valleys in Tibetan Buddhism.
There were no streets, electricity only in some of the places, and no doctor for medical help. The trek took us in a constant up and down along the Buddhi Gandaki River slowly upwards to the Larkya Pass, the highest point of the trek, which is over 17 000 feet high. From there, the path went constantly downhill joining the Annapurna circuit. We were accompanied by a guide and two porters and needed five permits to enter this area.
The intention for this trek was to be in the present moment, experience the country with all of my senses and have an open mind to everything which might happen along the path.
The beauty of the country and it‘s people was stunning. The opportunity to walk this trek with two of my children was very special. I hope the photos will show a bit the beauty and the speciality of this trek.
It is the sameness for the sea
not to refrain from accepting water and for this reason
water smoothly gathers together to make the sea.
Dogen
Gorkha – Arkhet Bazar
After a several hour long bus ride on a muddy dirt road, we start the trek in Arughat and walk along the Buddhi Gandaki River until Arkhet Bazar. People living in this area belong to the ethnic group of Gurungs and follow the Hindu religion.
