IMAGES by Jim Sweeney - Nepal 2011

IMAGES by Jim Sweeney - Nepal 2011 https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/ These images are from my 'Everest the Hard Way' trek in October and November 2011. It was organized by KE Adventure Travel in England. The Team on top of the Cho La, Nepal <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111026nepal2011_00205a_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111026nepal2011_00205a_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>The Team on top of the Cho La, Nepal / The Team on top of the Cho La, Nepal.</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111026nepal2011_00205a_v1-single Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:52:15 +0000 The Team at Everest Base Camp <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111028nepal2011_00240a_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111028nepal2011_00240a_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>The Team at Everest Base Camp / Everest Base Camp: All of the team at Base Camp.</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111028nepal2011_00240a_v1-single Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:52:00 +0000 Arriving at the Cho La, Nepal <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111027nepal2011_00218_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111027nepal2011_00218_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>Arriving at the Cho La, Nepal / Arriving at the Cho La</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111027nepal2011_00218_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 GPS Track of Everest 'The Hard Way' Trek <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111128nepal2011_00274-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111128nepal2011_00274.jpg" width="250" height="170" alt="" /></a></p><p>GPS Track of Everest 'The Hard Way' Trek / GPS Track of Everest 'The Hard Way' Trek: I compiled this map using GPSVisualizer.com and the tracks I recorded on the trip.</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111128nepal2011_00274-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 Approaching the Himalayas, Nepal <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111015nepal2011_00006_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111015nepal2011_00006_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>Approaching the Himalayas, Nepal / Travelling from Bangkok we saw our first glimpse of the mountains we would be trekking in.</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111015nepal2011_00006_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 The Shanker Hotel, Kathmandu <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111016nepal2011_00008_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111016nepal2011_00008_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>The Shanker Hotel, Kathmandu / We stayed at the Shanker Hotel in Kathmandu at the beginning and end of our trek. It is a 100 year old palace, situated in the heart of Kathmandu, that has been converted into a hotel and located only 5 minutes from Durbar Marg and Thamel.</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111016nepal2011_00008_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 Arrival at Lukla, Nepal <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111016nepal2011_00009_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111016nepal2011_00009_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>Arrival at Lukla, Nepal / Arrival at Lukla, Nepal: Our plane stayed only long enough to off load passengers and baggage, then immediately took on new passengers and left.</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111016nepal2011_00009_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 Phil, KE Trip Leader <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111016nepal2011_00014_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111016nepal2011_00014_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>Phil, KE Trip Leader / Phil was our KE Adventure Travel trip leader.</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111016nepal2011_00014_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 Courtyard of the Buddha Lodge,Lukla Nepal <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111016nepal2011_00017_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111016nepal2011_00017_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>Courtyard of the Buddha Lodge,Lukla Nepal / Courtyard of the Buddha Lodge,Lukla Nepal: Here the courtyard is being used to organize an expedition.</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111016nepal2011_00017_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 Lukla Airport, Nepal <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111016nepal2011_00022_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111016nepal2011_00022_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>Lukla Airport, Nepal / Lukla Airport, Nepal</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111016nepal2011_00022_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 Twin Otter landing at Lukla, Nepal <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111016nepal2011_00029_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111016nepal2011_00029_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>Twin Otter landing at Lukla, Nepal / Twin Otter landing at Lukla, Nepal: The single runway slopes at an angle of 12 degrees and is only 1500 feet long.</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111016nepal2011_00029_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 Mani Stones along the Trail to Everest <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111017nepal2011_00031_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111017nepal2011_00031_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>Mani Stones along the Trail to Everest / Mani Stones along the Trail to Everest: Along the paths of regions under the influence of Tibetan Buddhism the traveler is often confronted with Mani walls. These stone structures are a compilation of intricately carved stone tablets, most with the inscription "Om Mani Padme Hum" which loosely translates to "Hail to the jewel in the lotus". These walls should be passed or circumvented from the left side, the clockwise direction in which the earth and the universe revolve, according to Buddhist doctrine.</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111017nepal2011_00031_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 On the trail towards Everest <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111017nepal2011_00042_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111017nepal2011_00042_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>On the trail towards Everest / On the trail towards Everest: Small villages with trekker lodges are all along the trail.</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111017nepal2011_00042_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 Gateway to Sagarmatha National Park <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111017nepal2011_00043_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111017nepal2011_00043_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>Gateway to Sagarmatha National Park / Gateway to Sagarmatha National Park: Sometimes the spelling can get creative.</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111017nepal2011_00043_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111017nepal2011_00044_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111017nepal2011_00044_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters / Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters: Trekkers are required to check in with the Nepalese army at the entrance to the park.</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111017nepal2011_00044_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 Sharing the River Crossings, Nepal <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111017nepal2011_00046_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111017nepal2011_00046_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>Sharing the River Crossings, Nepal / Sharing the River Crossings, Nepal: Quite often high foot bridges across rivers are shared with yaks</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111017nepal2011_00046_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 Trekkers taking a break on the trail, Nepal <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111018nepal2011_00055_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111018nepal2011_00055_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>Trekkers taking a break on the trail, Nepal / Trekkers taking a break on the trail, Nepal: We paused before the next uphill stretch of trail along the Dudh Kosi.</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111018nepal2011_00055_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 Namche Bazaar. Nepal <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111018nepal2011_00052_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111018nepal2011_00052_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>Namche Bazaar. Nepal / Namche Bazaar, Nepal: The town is a major hub of activity in the Everest region and even has an ATM machine!</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111018nepal2011_00052_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 Namche Bazaar with the "Hill Ten" Lodge on the right <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111018nepal2011_00058_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111018nepal2011_00058_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>Namche Bazaar with the "Hill Ten" Lodge on the right / Namche Bazaar with the 'Hill Ten' Lodge on the right: We stayed here for two days. 'Hill Ten' is not a play on Hilton hotels but is a honorary reference to Hillary and Tenzing by the Sherpa owners.</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111018nepal2011_00058_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000 First View of Everest <p><a href="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111018nepal2011_00060_v1-single" title="Nepal 2011"><img src="https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/thumbnails/JDS111018nepal2011_00060_v1.jpg" width="250" height="141" alt="" /></a></p><p>First View of Everest / First View of Everest: We were on an acclimatization hike above Namche Bazaar when we glimpsed our first view of Everest.</p> https://www.jimsweeneyimages.com/galleries/adventuretravel/nepal2011/JDS111018nepal2011_00060_v1-single Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:31:17 +0000