India's Golden Triangle and Nepal Everest Region Trek
In and around Asia
This years travels take us from Miami to Paris, to India's Golden Triangle (Delhi - Agra - Ranthambhore - Jaipur ) and on to Kathmandu, Nepal and a trek in the Nepal Himalayas.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler hikergal
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Paris walking tour
Tuesday, October 9, 2007 / Miami to Paris:
Our journey began in Miami as we boarded Air France Flight #95 bound for Par... Continue reading »
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New Delhi sightseeing tour
October 12, 2007 / Paris to Delhi:
We had lot’s of wake up calls to ensure we were up in time to get to the airport. Jen called, the h... Continue reading »
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Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort
October 14, 2007 / Delhi – Agra
We were picked up at 5am to go to the train station for the early morning super fast ai... Continue reading »
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Fatehpur Sikri, Ranthambhore National Park: Jeep Safari's to search for Tigers
October 15, 2007 / Agra – Ranthambhore
As we left Agra at 9:15am, we noticed many men on bicycles with milk jugs. Our d... Continue reading »
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Jeep Safari - Drive to Jaipur the "pink city"
October 17, 2007 / Ranthambhore – Jaipur This morning is our last safari. We were up at 5:30 to meet our 6am jeep. Our guide was Ajay. We di... Continue reading »
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Jaipur: Elephant ride to Amber Fort, Visit Palace of the Winds, Train to New Delhi
October 18, 2007 / Jaipur - Delhi
After a delicious buffet breakfast at our hotel we were off to visit the majestic Amber For... Continue reading » -
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Fly to Kathmandu - sightseeing tour
October 19, 2007 / Delhi to Kathmandu
We got up at 8am and had a nice buffet breakfast at the hotel. Our flight was not... Continue reading »
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Flight to Lukla & Trek to Phakding
October 21, 2007 Lukla (9,350') / Phakding (8,660')
Our trek starts today. We got up at 4:30am, and were off to the airp... Continue reading »
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Trek to Namche Bazaar
October 22, 2007: Day 4 Namche Bazaar (11,300')
Each morning we lock our duffle bags, and leave them in the room. The porters strap th... Continue reading »
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Trek to Khumjung
October 24, 2007: Khumjung( 12,450')
Breakfast today was oatmeal and French toast. I am still forcing myself to eat.Continue reading »
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Trek to Tengboche
October 25, 2007: Tengboche (12,650’)
Breakfast was pancakes, omelet and oatmeal. We were on the trail at 7:23am. As we... Continue reading »
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Trek to Pangboche
October 26, 2007: Pangboche (12,660')
We had breakfast at 8am; tomato omelet, oatmeal, and pumpkin pie from the night be... Continue reading »
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Trek to Tengboche/Mani Rimdu Festival
October 27, 2007: Tengboche (12,650’)
We woke up at 6am with the sunrise. The skies were perfectly clear. At 7:30, while we were eatin... Continue reading »
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Mani Rimdu Festival Dances
October 28, 2007: Tengboche
Mani Rimdu Festival Dances
At 7:30am we went to pick out our seats for the masked dances. We noticed... Continue reading »
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Trek to Jorsale
October 29, 2007 Jorsale (9,250')
This morning we begin our journey back to Luka. A long day is ahead of us, but not a real... Continue reading »
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Trek to Lukla
October 30, 2007 Lukla (9,350')
Up at 6am and on the trail at 7:10. We had our lunch break from 11 to 12. Lunch was chee... Continue reading »
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Kathmandu
October 31 Kathmandu
We are up at 6am as we are told we would be boarding our plane at 7:15. However, we learned that du... Continue reading »
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Kathmandu/New Delhi/Paris/Atlanta/West Palm Beach
November 5, 2007
Well, today our journey ends. We left for the airport at 10:30am. Our plane to Delhi left at 3pm. They... Continue reading »
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