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Helambu, Gosaikunda Lakes, Nepal Trekking

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A beautiful area heavily affected by the earthquake in Nepal in 2015. I spent 6 days trekking there following the UIAA Management Committee meeting in Kathmandu with Steve and Anita Long. We plan to offer this trek and Annapurna sanctuary in 2019.  Highlights Rhododendrons Seeking the rare red panda - we saw it's foot prints in the snow  Being able to contribute to some of the Lodge businesses that were affected by the earth quake where aid had not always reached on time or at all Seeing a black mountain fox and several eagles Crossing the stunning Laurebina pass 4600m in windy but sunny conditions Itinerary Day 1 Arrived mid afternoon at Chispani after a 4x4 ride to the lodge and entering the national park Day 2 Chisipani – Kutumsang 2470m) 18km Day 3 Kutumsang – Tharepati (3640m) Day 4 Tharepati - Gopte (short day) Day 5 Gopte - Phedi (short day)  Day 6 Phedi - Laurebina Lodge via Gosaikunda lakes (4600m pass) Day 7  Laurebina Lodge - Dunche www.freedom