#Day1 Kathmandu-Pokhara-Pothana

We had Nepal on our bucket list for a while as a hiking destination, and as soon as the travel restrictions were eased in Hong Kong, we decided to go and explore. Among the numerous trails available, Mardi Himal Trek was our first choice.

The flight from Hong Kong to Kathmandu was swift and convenient, taking only 5 hours. However, flying to Pokhara, the gateway to the Himalayas, was more of a luck-of-the-draw situation due to the frequent fog that caused delays. Fortunately, we all arrived safely and with no further delay we started our 2-hour car ride to Kande, officially beginning our hike.

We experienced an incredible journey as we hiked through the Australian camp to the small village of Pothana, achieving an elevation of around 2000m. Along our path we were blessed to witness the beauty of nature including simple houses, local people, animals and plants that left us with lasting memories.

#Day2 Pothana – Deurali – Forest Camp                                                      

We woke up early to great the sunrise, the perfect time to witness the snow-capped mountains transform from golden yellow to pristine white. The clouds in Nepal had whimsical shapes, often resembling fluffy efts playing atop the peaks.  

After our guide prepared a hearty breakfast for us outdoors, we took in the beautiful view of the Annapurna mountain range.  We were especially appreciate of the warm Tibetan bread they served, which has become my favorite breakfast since then.

Our goal for the day was to ascend 500m to Forest Camp at an elevation of 2500m. Despite of the fatigue, we all made it to the destination unscathed!