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2008/2009 Nepal & India

Day 14: Bagarchamp (2160m) to Chame (2710m)

13 December 2008

After a very cold night, breakfast was porridge yet again – getting over it already.
Straight away into a climb which seemed to last forever and I didn’t do much sight seeing, mainly looking at where I was going.

Finally making it to the morning tea break and a well earned Sprite.

The trek was rocky but once you got going it wasn’t too bad.  We had a lunch break sitting in the sun – lucky as once you are in the shade it is freezing.

After lunch the walk was through pine forests which showed signs of logging and deforestation.  You also got lots of views of Annapurna II.

Even in the dark forest, the scenery was still spectacular...
Even in the dark forest, the scenery was still spectacular...

Making it to Chame at about 2:30pm.  Chame is the capital of the Manang region and there are a couple of shops which are well stocked and even has an internet and ATM, so we stocked up on supplies which should see us through to the end of the trip.

The hotel has a large room but it is very cold.  We have got some washing done, but don’t think it will dry in our lifetimes it is that cold.

There are loads of Buddhist prayer wheels which adds to the serenity of the area.  The people here also look much more Tibetan as well.  There isn’t a lot of farming except animals, maybe due to the harsh climate.
There is however a lot of horses, which I am now looking at to see where they could hold me.

I got my exam results and passed, so had a wander through town with Miranda and treated myself to some thick socks for relaxing in the lodges with.