A fortnight in Khumbu: The story of our trek to the Everest Base Camp (Traveloons Book 1)
Book Details
Author(s)Sharada Ganesh, Ratheesh Pisharody
PublisherSelf Published
ISBN / ASINB00LKLVN68
ISBN-13978B00LKLVN64
Sales Rank819,916
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
There were moments in our trek when we regretted having embarked on this arduous journey. There were times when we felt we had made a mistake; a terrible one.
Nepal was not just about the scenery; those were a mere visual treat. Our body slogged and struggled to maintain its normalcy as the mind wandered off into uncharted territories.
Now, when we reflect on our experience, we do it with a sense of pride. For us, what started as a quest to see the larger than life mountains in all their glory, ended up as a learning experience about the little truths of life. The meaningful interactions with the Sherpas and our observation about their lifestyles infused a new dimension to our trip. In short, it changed our perspective about life itself.
This is the story of our uncertainties, fears, thoughts and triumphs.There is a conscious attempt to ensure that whether or not you plan to go on a trek, this book will tell a compelling story. For the serious traveler, it provides the necessary information on the preparation, the gear, contacts and what to expect. Also, tiny yet significant details like how to fasten shoe laces to avoid injury is not left to be assumed, greatly benefitting a first time trekker.
The unique blend of honest experiences peppered with witty cartoons provides the necessary balance between extreme emotions and the lighter side of life. ​
Hard-copy of the book can be found at http://pothi.com/pothi/buy
Nepal was not just about the scenery; those were a mere visual treat. Our body slogged and struggled to maintain its normalcy as the mind wandered off into uncharted territories.
Now, when we reflect on our experience, we do it with a sense of pride. For us, what started as a quest to see the larger than life mountains in all their glory, ended up as a learning experience about the little truths of life. The meaningful interactions with the Sherpas and our observation about their lifestyles infused a new dimension to our trip. In short, it changed our perspective about life itself.
This is the story of our uncertainties, fears, thoughts and triumphs.There is a conscious attempt to ensure that whether or not you plan to go on a trek, this book will tell a compelling story. For the serious traveler, it provides the necessary information on the preparation, the gear, contacts and what to expect. Also, tiny yet significant details like how to fasten shoe laces to avoid injury is not left to be assumed, greatly benefitting a first time trekker.
The unique blend of honest experiences peppered with witty cartoons provides the necessary balance between extreme emotions and the lighter side of life. ​
Hard-copy of the book can be found at http://pothi.com/pothi/buy
