It has been almost 10 years! I gifted Everest Base Camp Trek to myself on my 40th birthday. And 10 years have gone by in a flash. I am staring at my 50th birthday, somewhat dazed! We have never been big on birthdays but spending the 40th on the trek was special. I have been…
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A High Peak and a Patch of Blue, Pheriche, Nepal
I had to dig the archives to find a picture for today’s sky watch and the best place to dig is my Everest Base Camp Trek folder. I am looking forward to May 2013 when I can go and trek in Nepal again. Nothing fixed yet (way too early I guess) but I do want…
High Rise!
Even though I did see a rainbow this week I didn’t had the patience to hold it for the skywatch. So for the Sky Watch I once again fall back on the Everest Base Camp pictures from Nepal. And I am already getting very restless for the next trip which unfortunately I have not planned….
Up Close with Ama Dablam, Nepal
There was a lot of drama in today’s sky but I driving back home at that time. By the time I reached home the skies were quieter. So I fall back on my trek pictures once again! I need not say which trek. This is the majestic Ama Dablam as seen from Dingboche in Nepal….
Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal: Frequently Asked Questions
After completing my Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal, I have been asked a few questions by friends and through email sometimes. So I decided to make a post of FAQs. That way I can refer to this page for some questions at least. Q1. How should I prepare for the trek? This is my…
Majaestic Mountains and Beautiful Sky at Pheriche, Nepal
I captured this picture at Pheriche in Nepal while I was coming down after reaching up to the Everest Base Camp. If you wish to see more of my Everest Base Camp Trek pictures please have a look at Rediff Get Ahead Slide Show.
Everest Base Camp Trek Article Featuring at Digital Photography School!
I have often said whatever little I know about photography, I have learned from Digital Photography School. So you can imagine my thrill when they featured my photography advice on a high altitude trek. No no you have to go to Digital Photography School Website to read how I managed to click a few decent…
Snow and Clouds at Dingboche, Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal
Talking about the Everest Base Camp Trek has become my default option. And a slide show of my Everest Base Camp pictures were featured on Yahoo! India Lifestyle. I still remember this day very clearly. This was the day when we were walking from Dingboche to Lobuje. I woke up around 5.00 am and I was looking…
Gorakshep, Everest Base Camp Trek
This is Gorakshep, the last stop before Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. And what a trek it was! It was at an altitude of 5149 m or 16860 feet. For me that is crazy high. My sleep and food both were messed up! But it was worth it all.
The Monastery at Tengboche, Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal
Tengboche is a small village on the Everest Base Camp Route in Nepal and the place is magical. It has a beautiful monastery and trekkers can be a part of the prayer service! I am yearning for such places again. This was an early early morning shot at Tengboche. The monastery at Tengboche is awe…