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The Himalayan Song (D33/30)

One small detail stuck with me throughout the journey across Himalayas until it finally became its symbol.

Jun 1, 2023

The Himalayan Song (D33/30)

Jun 1, 2023

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Jiri: the former starting point of all Everest treks (D32/30)

Only the most avid hikers nowadays come here. And Jiri is slowly returning back to its local ways.

May 31, 2023

Jiri: the former starting point of all Everest treks (D32/30)

May 31, 2023

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Peekey peak, 4.065 masl: an easy spot to see Mt. Everest (D31/30)

A trek which can be hiked inside of a week, yet still offers nice views of Nepal's premiere mountain.

May 30, 2023

Peekey peak, 4.065 masl: an easy spot to see Mt. Everest (D31/30)

May 30, 2023

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Nature of 'wanting' in places where you need others for everything (D30/30)

As I travel, there is little that I can control. Most of the times, I go with the (local) flow, for better or worse.

May 29, 2023

Nature of 'wanting' in places where you need others for everything (D30/30)

May 29, 2023

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Himalayan paths on which you won't see a soul (29/30)

Two steps off the common treks, and suddenly I'm all alone in an entirely different world.

May 28, 2023

Himalayan paths on which you won't see a soul (29/30)

May 28, 2023

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The Himalayan highway going to Everest as a pinnacle of Nepal's mass tourism (D27+28/30)

It's known that Amsterdam isn't portrait of the Netherlands. Or New York of the USA. Likewise below Everest, you won't find Nepal anymore.

May 27, 2023

The Himalayan highway going to Everest as a pinnacle of Nepal's mass tourism (D27+28/30)

May 27, 2023

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Hardest part of climbing mountains is to get back down (D26/D30)

Going down, without breaking my knees, feels harder than climbing up. Especially when local 'hills' span thousands of feet.

May 26, 2023

Hardest part of climbing mountains is to get back down (D26/D30)

May 26, 2023

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Dropping 5.000 altitude metres in 3 days of hiking (D25/30)

From Mera's peak (6.500 masl) it's time to hike out. Starting with a crossing a bridge in 1.500 masl.

May 25, 2023

Dropping 5.000 altitude metres in 3 days of hiking (D25/30)

May 25, 2023

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Alone in 6.467 metres on Mera's peak (D24/30)

Asnow storm has cleared the skies and all there was left for us was to walk up into 21.000 feet quickly enough...

May 24, 2023

Alone in 6.467 metres on Mera's peak (D24/30)

May 24, 2023

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A night in 5.800 masl in the Mera High Camp (D23/30)

I am fully acclimatised, nonetheless a night in such altitude worries me. Especially with the weather being all over the place...

May 23, 2023

A night in 5.800 masl in the Mera High Camp (D23/30)

May 23, 2023

Hermit Voita

Hermit Voita

Eternal traveller learning to understand our world. Writing a travel diary to share the love I recieve on the Road. Full access: beacons.ai/hermitvoita

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