Actually, I wanted to go to Nagarkot today. This village is located at approximately 2,000 metres above sea level, and you are supposed to have a great view of the Himalayas from there. What is more, there are some nice hikes in the surrounding hills. However, I did not manage to get there. Still, I managed to get to a hiking trail in the end – just not the one I originally planned to. Continue reading Taking the scenic route to hiking
Tag Archives: Hiking
The Stairs of Cirith Ungol Annapurna
As already mentioned, I have been on a ten-day hike in the Annapurna region: from Birethanti via Poon Hill to the Annapurna Base Camp and back. For a considerable part, the path consisted of thousands of steps which sometimes made the walk a bit strenous. Still, it was simply fantastic! Continue reading The Stairs of Cirith Ungol Annapurna
A Valley at 4,130 Meters Above Sea Level
Today we reached Annapurna Base Camp. It is situated at 4,130 meters above sea level amidst numerous peaks of 6,000+ meters height – a truly breathtaking sight!
Teahouse Trekking in the Annapurna Region
I am currently on a ten-day hike in Nepal. The first part of this hike is a classical “teahouse trek” (i.e. hiking from one tea/guest house to the next). We have been hiking through rhododendron forest and enjoyed the views of the surrounding mountains, e.g. from Poon Hill, a popular vantage point.
Mountains and Monasteries of the Caucasus
In fall 2014, I explored the Caucasus for two weeks. During that time, I was not only hiking in the mountains. I also explored lots of churches and monasteries, some of which were truly spectacular.
A worthy last day in Georgia
A church high up amidst the mountains of the Great Caucasus – how could the last destination of my stay in Georgia and Armenia be more appropriate? Continue reading A worthy last day in Georgia
Svaneti and the Great Caucasus
Before my trip, I was often asked why I go to Georgia. The mountains of the Great Caucasus were one of the main reasons – and they are indeed breathtaking! Continue reading Svaneti and the Great Caucasus
Touring around Iceland
In summer 2014, a group of friend and me spent just under three weeks in Iceland. During our stay, we drove around the whole island in a rental car.
Traversing the Highlands
Our holiday is coming to an end, so we are slowly returning to Reykjavík. However, we did not take the fastest route via the ring road. Instead, we took the Kjölur gravel road through the interior. Continue reading Traversing the Highlands
Iceland in older days and today
The past two days were rather relaxing. Today, we just visted the museum Glaumbær. Yesterday, we drove around the Tröllaskagi peninsula (where we also went on a short hike). Continue reading Iceland in older days and today