![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/taktshang-1038x576.jpg "Tiger's Nest, Paro")
For the first time ever, I have to cancel a whole trip: Originally, I planned to travel to Bhutan in early April. However, the current situation with COVID-19 makes this trip impossible. Continue reading Bhutan has to wait
Tag Archives: Himalayas
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20150405_181518-1038x576.jpg "Dal Bhat")
Nepali Food
After the short overview about Georgian food I would like to present the Nepali cuisine as well. It can be summarized by just two words: Dal Bhat. Continue reading Nepali Food
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/20-IMG_0004-1038x576.jpg "Annapurna Base Camp")
Annapurna Sanctuary
For two weeks, I was hiking in the Annapurna region (on a group tour). After that, I explored Kathmandu valley for just under a week (on my own).
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/20150409_083645-1038x576.jpg "The Himalayas")
Farewell to Nepal
Today, I had to say good-bye to Nepal. The farewell turned out to be very fitting: For nearly one hour, we flew along the Himalayas – under blue skies. The view of the seemingly endless row of snow-covered mountain peaks was simply unbelievably beautiful.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/09-IMG_9795-1038x576.jpg "Hiking to Chhomrong")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150329_101359-1038x576.jpg "Annapurna Base Camp")
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!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150325_080314-1038x576.jpg "Dhaulagiri Range")
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.