Jomsom to Tatopani
November 1 - November 3 

Jomsom Airport

It was a short 20 minute flight from Pokhara to Jomsom on Gorkha Airlines.

Wide Load

Look closely at the porter in the distance carrying a timber from him head.  It is a 12"x12"x12' beam for a new hotel being built in Jomsom.

Annapurna '99 Group

Rajendra, Willy and myself on the banks of the Khali Gandaki river in front of Tukuche peak.

Village of Marpha

This is a typical village in Annapurna.  It looks very different from the Sherpa villages along the route to Everest.

River Crossing I

Rajendra found a shortcut but he felt bad because it required fording a river, so he insisted carrying Willy and I across with our packs.  He was barefoot and the river was very cold.

River Corssing II

A half hour later we had to cross another branch of the Kali Gandaki river.  Willy opts to go it alone this time while Rajendra stands by and watches.

Lunch Break

A typical garden of a teahouse in the Annapurna region.  The menu is more varied as well including pizzas, enchiladas and burritos.

Teahouse Bakey

This bakery at the Waterfall Lodge sits at the foot of a 100m high waterfall.  I particularly like the sign the proprietor has painted under the window.

Mountain Sheep

As we rounded the corner on a narrow trail with a steep drop to the river Willy and I had to dodge falling rocks.  There was a herd of mountain sheep grazing just above us knocking loose small rocks.

Bridge Crossing River

The trails in Annapurna are much more well maintained than in Everest.  Every bridge is modern and most trails are 'paved' with flat rocks as opposed to being dirt.