It has been a few years since I 'bounced off' the rocky mountain, but I decided to refresh the details of my accident on this blog. The tragic events took place on the infamous route called Orla Perc in the Tatra mountains. The reason for bringing this up is simple: to warn other mountaineers, hikers,… Continue reading Winter Mountain Accident
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Exploring Khumjung: The Legacy of Sir Edmund Hillary
Tucked away in the picturesque Khumjung Village, nestled in the Khumbu region of Nepal, lies the historic Hillary School, a testament to the philanthropic efforts of Sir Edmund Hillary. As I hiked up to the village in February, during half-term, I was eager to explore this iconic institution. The school, established by Hillary himself, was… Continue reading Exploring Khumjung: The Legacy of Sir Edmund Hillary
Himalayan Trek, Nepal
It started from Lukla town after we had miraculously touched down at one of the most dangerous airports in the world. Two week trek took us to Namche Bazaar, the last properly equipped village, to acclimatise, only to go further up to Everest Base Camp. The Himalayas or Himalayas form a mountain range in Asia separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan… Continue reading Himalayan Trek, Nepal