Escape to the Himalayas
NEPAL IS INEXTRICABLY LINKED TO THE HIMALAYAS AND STUNNING MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPES AND, AS MIGHT BE EXPECTED, ON ARRIVING IN THE COUNTRY I WAS AWESTRUCK BY ITS INCREDIBLE BEAUTY.
I planned to trek the Annapurna Circuit, which leads to the base camp of the world’s 11th highest mountain but, before setting out, I basked in the glory that Nepal has to offer with luxury hotels, vibrant streets, kind locals and as many ‘momos’ as I could eat.
Before heading out to the mountains, I explored Kathmandu and its enthralling street markets where I stocked up on some warm gear for the trek. While spending time looking through Nepalese trinkets and clothing, it is a good idea to stop in at any of the small restaurants for some dal-bhat-tarkaril, a famous Nepalese dish of lentil soup, boiled grai...